Planning commission tables Little Creek Woods preliminary plat after staff flags revisions

The Cook County Planning Commission on July 31 tabled the Little Creek Woods preliminary plat application to give staff and the applicant time to update key technical documents and draft agreements. Planning staff told the commission the application proposes 11 conforming FAR 3 parcels on a combined 60.87-acre site and that several items need revision before final plat approval.

Planning staff said: "The preliminary plat has not been updated to reflect the updated wetlands delineation map" and recommended holding the public hearing and then allowing the applicant time to submit a revised preliminary plat with the new delineation and stormwater updates. Staff also asked that the county attorney review the draft homeowners association (HOA) agreement before final plat consideration. A commissioner moved to table the item "allowing it to be presented at the next meeting along with the final plat at the same time," and the motion carried by voice vote.

Why it matters: tabling allows the applicant to incorporate an updated wetlands map and resolve stormwater and culvert/bridge design questions that could affect permitting and construction. Staff said the large-site stormwater permit submitted in July remains under county review and that all applicable stormwater, wetland and permitting requirements must be satisfied prior to construction and before final plat approval. The commission and applicant agreed that, given the revisions do not change lot configuration, reviewing the final plat in August remains feasible.