Orland Park planning panel unanimously approves Abaca Field plat of consolidation

The Orland Park Planning Commission on April 21 unanimously approved a plat of consolidation that merges two downtown lots at 14512 Beacon Avenue into a single lot that meets R3 zoning standards.

A staff member told the commission the two parcels sit in the downtown planning district and are designated single-family residential in the comprehensive plan. "This consolidation would not affect the use and would bring these two lots into compliance with current R3 lot standards," the staff member said, and recommended approval of a plat prepared by Martin M. Engineering, revised March 18, 2026.

The property owner, James Stanton, was sworn and identified his address as 14516 West Avenue, Orland Park. Stanton told the commission he had no questions or concerns about the consolidation.

Commissioners expressed no substantive objections. "No, this is pretty simple," Commissioner Paul said when asked for comments. Commissioner Schussler indicated he had a few items but declined to raise them at the meeting.

Commissioner Schussler moved to approve the staff-recommended action on case 2026-0240; Commissioner Paul seconded the motion. The commission voted in favor by voice vote; all present voted "aye." The action will create a single lot that complies with R3 lot area, width and depth requirements.

After the vote, commissioners briefly asked how the name "Abaca Field" was chosen; the exchange was informal and did not alter the commission's action. The public hearing was closed and the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

Other routine business at the meeting included approval of previous minutes and the opening and closing of the public hearings for this case.