Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingOak Brook, IL · May 7, 2025
Agenda
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
SAMUEL E. DEAN BOARD ROOM
BUTLER GOVERNMENT CENTER
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
630-368-5000
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes dated April 2, 2025
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. VOB - Text Amendment - Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) Definition - Zoning Regulations
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. 3500 Madison Street - Final Plat of Consolidation
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. ADJOURNMENT
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accommodation in order to participate in or benefit from attendance at this public meeting should contact the Butler
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
SAMUEL E. DEAN BOARD ROOM
BUTLER GOVERNMENT CENTER
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
630-368-5000
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes dated April 2, 2025
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. VOB - Text Amendment - Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) Definition - Zoning Regulations
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. 3500 Madison Street - Final Plat of Consolidation
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. ADJOURNMENT
In accord with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act, any individual who is in need of a reasonable
accommodation in order to participate in or benefit from attendance at this public meeting should contact the Butler
Government Center (Village Hall), at 630-368-5010 as soon as possible before the meeting date.
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
Planning & Zoning Commission
STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 23, 2025
CASE NO: 2025-8-ZO-TA
DESCRIPTION: Text Amendment to Zoning Regulations to exclude basements from Floor
Area Ratio (FAR) calculations.
PETITIONER: Village of Oak Brook
ADDRESS/LOCATION: NA
EXISTING ZONING: NA
Following the discussions at the P&Z Commission meeting on April 2, 2025 staff researched and
provides the following information:
1. Nonconforming Lot Analysis - Survey of undersized lots and locations.
• The Village has significant number of undersized parcels in R-3 and R-4 zoning districts
(see attached map).
2. New Residential Single-Family Construction for R-3 and R-4 2019-2024
(including 11 Regent Ct)
• Staff identify undersized lots, reviewed permits issued for R-3 and R-4 districts,
analyzing lot size, Principal Lot Coverage, Total Lot Coverage and FAR.
R-3 District (28 permits issued)
• 12 parcels (44%) exceeded the 0.40 FAR.
o 13 parcels are undersized, with 9 undersized parcels (69%) exceeding 0.40 FAR.
R-4 District (9 permits issued)
• 7 parcels (78%) exceeded the 0.40 FAR.
o 3 parcels classified are undersized, with all undersized parcels exceeding 0.40
FAR
3. Material Coverage for Exterior Walls – 2023 & 2024 (see attached) - Estimated percentages
of material coverage (50% stone or brick for each side of the building) from 2023 & 2024.
o 2023: 14 permits issued – 43% of homes had less than 50% stone/brick exterior.
o 2024: 16 permits issued – 56% of homes had less than 50% stone/brick exterior.
Other materials used on the exterior walls are stucco, siding, etc.
STAFF REPORT – VOB – CODE UPDATE TO ZONING REGULATIONS
CASE NO. 2025-8-ZO-TA
Findings on FAR
The findings indicate that a significant number of homes exceed FAR thresholds from recent years,
particularly among undersized lots. Please note that only a few examples are regularly discussed
as exceeding the expectations of the community. Staff encourages Commissioners to drive
through the Village and review sites that exceed the FAR standards.
In addition, as FAR was not previously regulated, any requirement of FAR will limit future
structures. However, if the FAR standards are too restrictive it may impact future reinvestment
within the residential areas. The Village Board requested removing the basement from the FAR
calculation as this will allow a regulation of FAR but also lessen the risk of too stringent a rule.
Staff looks forward to further discussions on the FAR as we work to conclude the Commission’s
recommendations.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEARING BODIES:
The Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) have the responsibility to make a recommendation on
the request for a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Please include in your consideration,
your findings with respect to the standards specified in the Zoning Ordinance for amendments.
As always, please contact staff if you have any questions prior to Wednesday’s P&Z meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rama Raman
Village Planner
Rebecca Von Drasek
Director
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NEW RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY R-3 (2019-2024) Minimum
required Lot Area 25,000 SF
Est. FAR
LOT after
PRINCIPAL TOTAL FLOOR
ZONING LOT AREA PRINCIPLE LOT COVERAGE REMOVING
PERMIT # ADDRESS UNDERSIZED STRUCTURE LOT FLOORS AREA RATIO
DISTRICT (SF) STRUCTURE (SF) COVERAGE PERCENTAGE one floor of
COVERAGE (%) AREA (FAR)
(%) PS
18-1-693 28 Sheffield Ln R-3 23086 Y 4307 0.19 8321 0.36 10329 0.45 0.26
18-1-988 25 Windsor Dr R-3 22427 Y 3694 0.16 5998 0.27 4290 0.19 0.03
18-1-064 1801 Midwest Club Pkwy R-3 32904 4241 0.13 10349 0.31 10788 0.33 0.20
19-1-042 42 Wooside Dr R-3 20362 Y 4828 0.24 6707 0.33 4828 0.24 0.00
18-1-1033 25 Yorkshire Woods R-3 25991 3253 0.13 7476 0.29 7477 0.29 0.16
18-1-885 208 Roslyn Rd R-3 27299 3472 0.13 10670 0.39 7010 0.26 0.13
19-1-291 401 Midwest Club Pkwy R-3 27623 4376 0.16 8475 0.31 10010 0.36 0.20
19-1-573 721 Midwest Club Pkwy R-3 37764 5845 0.15 13656 0.36 11251 0.30 0.14
19-1-482 3111 Cara Ln R-3 25250 3143 0.12 3870 0.15 4475 0.18 0.05
19-1-968 27 Yorkshire Woods R-3 15246 Y 3540 0.23 5760 0.38 8150 0.53 0.30
19-1-890 204 Polo Ln R-3 25893 8038 0.31 12672 0.49 12520 0.48 0.17
20-1- 021 1402 Midwest Club Pkwy R-3 27737 5778 0.21 10626 0.38 13856 0.50 0.29
20-1-293 18 Windsor Dr R-3 27081 4497 0.17 5879 0.22 10963 0.40 0.24
20-1-424 1 Lambeth Ct R-3 26640 2990 0.11 8290 0.31 6934 0.26 0.15
21-1-059 3004 Lincoln Rd R-3 34173 4488 0.13 9794 0.29 10277 0.30 0.17
21-1-129 5 Sheffield Ln R-3 21780 Y 4162 0.19 10027 0.46 9707 0.45 0.25
21-1-380 3112 Cara Ln R-3 25104 1923 0.08 2735 0.11 3307 0.13 No Basement
20-1-868 800 Merry Ln R-3 27064 3304 0.12 8287 0.31 6368 0.24 0.11
21-1-951 51 Yorkshire Wooods R-3 18622 Y 4850 0.26 9740 0.52 8823 0.47 0.21
21-1-843 21 Windsor Dr R-3 21707 Y 3419 0.16 6132 0.28 9404 0.43 0.28
21-1-344 19 Devonsire Dr R-3 22000 Y 3874 0.18 7000 0.32 9420 0.43 0.25
22-1-615 39 Chatham Ln R-3 21930 Y 4553 0.21 9101 0.42 12274 0.56 0.35
21-1-863 63 Sheffield Ln R-3 22178 Y 4441 0.20 9792 0.44 13292 0.60 0.40
23-1-013 9 WINDSOR DR R-3 21875 Y 6,133 0.28 8754 0.40 7,886 0.36 0.08
22-1-947 6 BRIGHTON LN R-3 22281 Y 3,985 0.18 6371 0.29 8,464 0.38 0.20
22-1-961 26 YORKSHIRE WOODS R-3 16445 Y 3,687 0.22 5460 0.33 7,357 0.45 0.22
BP-24-254 3020 COOLIDGE ST R-3 27005 3,014 0.11 4,955 0.18 8,776 0.32 0.21
BP-24-237 303 MIDWEST CLUB PKWY R-3 28314 5,332 0.19 11,756 0.42 11,822 0.42 0.23
AVERAGES 0.18 0.33 0.37 0.20
NEW RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY R-4 (2019-2024)
Minimum required Lot Area 18,000 SF
Est. FAR after
REMOVING
PRINCIPAL LOT COVERAGE TOTAL FLOOR
ZONING LOT AREA PRINCIPLE one floor of
PERMIT # ADDRESS UNDERSIZED STRUCTURE LOT LOT COVERAGE PERCENTAGE FLOORS AREA RATIO
DISTRICT (SF) STRUCTURE (SF) PS
COVERAGE (%) (%) AREA (FAR)
18-1-929 120 Saddlebrook Dr R-4 19489 3627 0.19 5759 0.30 8044 0.41 0.23
19-1-428 27 Mockingbird Ln R-4 15281 Y 4106 0.27 8829 0.58 9723 0.64 0.37
19-1-796 50 Kingston Dr R-4 18000 3652 0.20 8786 0.49 8860 0.49 0.29
20-1-190 2725 35th St R-4 19920 2763 0.14 5938 0.30 6515 0.33 0.19
20-1-066 29 Mockingbird Ln R-4 16293 Y 4488 0.28 7863 0.48 10141 0.62 0.35
21-1-132 11 Regent Ct R-4 19166 3240 0.17 7886 0.41 8019 0.42 0.25
21-1-887 31 Hamilton Ln R-4 19367 4274 0.22 9564 0.49 10287 0.53 0.31
21-1-106 812 Red Stable Way R-4 17993 Y 2690 0.15 4559 0.25 6794 0.38 0.23
22-1-786 12 Hamilton Ln R-4 18700 3839 0.21 5714 0.31 8519 0.46 0.25
AVERAGES 0.20 0.40 0.47 0.27
NEW RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY EXTERIOR WALL, STONE OR
BRICK PERCENTAGE (%)
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
PRINCIPAL Est. FAR
(HOA) FLOOR EXTERIOR WALL,
PRINCIPLE STRUCTURE TOTAL after
ZONING LOT AREA AREA STONE OR BRICK
ISSUED PERMIT # ADDRESS GENERAL CONTRACTOR STRUCTURE LOT FLOORS REMOVING
DIST (SF) RATIO PERCENTAGE
(SF) COVERAGE AREA one floor of
(FAR) (%)
(%) PS
1/16/2024 BP-23-429 3712 ADAMS RD Fullersburg Woods Area Brat Capital Partners R-1 101,228 8,841 8.73 9,154 0.09 0.09 73.75
Assoc.
1/26/2024 BP-23-600 12 HUNT CLUB LANE HOYD Builders Inc R-1 86,972 12,126 13.94 21,563 0.25 0.11 96.25
1/29/2024 BP-23-617 31 ROBINHOOD RANCH Robinhood Ranch Matthies Builders, Inc. R-2 24,072 4,808 19.97 7,045 0.29 0.09 22.5
2/5/2024 BP-23-491 222 OAKBROOK RD j century construction inc R-1 91,019 7,175 7.88 11,661 0.13 0.05 98.25
2/6/2024 BP-23-609 13 TEMPLETON DR Templeton Reserve Greenside Design Build R-1 140,237 6,837 4.88 15,793 0.11 0.06 0
3/5/2024 BP-23-713 2901 AVE. LORIE Chateaux Woods Hinsbrook Construction Inc. R-2 43,585.91 5,497.68 12.61 8,466 0.19 0.07 33.75
4/11/2024 BP-23-803 3 BERSEEM CT Ginger Creek LivModern, LLC R-2 41,205 3,447 8.37 8,470 0.21 0.12 41.25
5/31/2024 BP-23-239 4 TEMPLETON DR Templeton Reserve Bloomfield Construction R-1 93,572 6,010 6.42 13,150 0.14 0.08 0
BIG SKY CUSTOM HOMES R-3 27,005 3,014 11.16 8,776 0.32 0.21 0.06
7/1/2024 BP-24-254 3020 COOLIDGE ST
Templeton Reserve Greenside Design Build R-1 154,638 7,154 4.63 15,804 0.10 0.06 42.5
7/3/2024 BP-24-202 9 TEMPLETON DR
Oak Brook Lakes GlenHaven Builders, Inc. R-2 50,701 7,006 13.82 14,510 0.29 0.15 100
7/10/2024 BP-24-186 2 OAK CT
Midwest Club Aspen Const R-3 28,314 5,332 18.83 11,822 0.42 0.23 100
7/16/2024 BP-24-237 303 MIDWEST CLUB PKWY
Meadowbrook Builders, LLC R-2 57,935 3,887 6.71 10,093 0.17 0.11 0
7/17/2024 BP-24-84 324 OAK BROOK RD
Fullersburg Woods Area McNaughton Brothers Construction R-2 48,352 5,060 10.46 11,301 0.23 0.13 15.25
7/31/2024 BP-23-347 405 OAK BROOK RD Assoc.
Fullersburg Woods Area Renove LLC R-2 66,647 3,765 5.65 9,233 0.14 0.08 100
8/8/2024 BP-24-145 7 YORK LAKE CT Assoc.
HJH Homes,Inc. R-2 45,427 6,751 14.86 11,822 0.26 0.11 71.25
8/14/2024 BP-24-148 3050 HUNT CLUB DR
2/27/2023 22-1-913 27 CAMBRIDGE DR Brook Forest LIV MODERN R-4 17,014 4,282 25 9,531 0.56 0.31 55
3/10/2023 23-1-013 9 WINDSOR DR York Woods LIV MODERN R-3 21,875 6,133 28 7,886 0.36 0.08 45
3/22/2023 22-1-947 6 BRIGHTON LN York Woods ROSE NEXUS DEV R-3 22,281 3,985 18 8,464 0.38 0.20 100
4/7/2023 22-1-020 4014 ADAMS RD Fullersburg Woods Area TCI CONTRACTORS, LLC R-2 28,314 3,629 13 -0.13 80
Assoc
4/10/2023 22-1-848 1020 35TH ST Fullersburg Woods Area DAVE KNECHT COMMERCIAL R-1 78,710 6,139 8 10,967 0.14 0.06 47.5
Assoc
5/2/2023 23-1-042 5 ROYAL VALE DR Ginger Creek BIG SKY CUSTOM HOMES R-2 51,401 6,058 12 14,821 0.29 0.17 100
5/11/2023 22-1-821 408 CANTERBERRY LN Fullersburg Woods Area EBLA BUILDERS R-2 43,558 7,054 16 -0.16 100
Assoc
5/24/2023 22-1-961 26 YORKSHIRE WOODS Yorkshire Woods NICHOLAS ROZDOLSKY Replaced R-3 15,981 3,687 23 7,357 0.46 0.23 100
by Larry Robins ICC
6/7/2023 22-1-702 16 TEMPLETON CT Templeton Reserve SOMERSET BUILDERS R-1 91,829 6,299 7 13,828 0.15 0.08 100
6/28/2023 22-1-746 1 TEMPLETON DR Templeton Reserve MONDO BUILDERS INC R-1 110,642 5,525 5 8,131 0.07 0.02 47.5
7/27/2023 BP-23- 121 INDIAN TRAIL RD Hunter Trails Patrick J Murphy R-2 45,738 4,738 10 12,596 0.28 0.17 100
202
8/11/2023 BP-23- 402 LUTHIN RD Fullersburg Woods Area LIV MODERN R-2 39,043 3,751 10 9,777 0.25 0.15 21
122 Assoc
8/11/2023 22-1-070 3024 MEYERS RD CREBER CONSTRUCTION INC. R-2 20,488 2,899 14 7,226 0.35 0.21 0
8/22/2023 BP-23- 2903 OAK BROOK HILLS Oak Brook Hills Rd. Tiburon Homes LLC R-2 114,024 5,263 5 11,805 0.10 0.06 0
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Nonconforming Lots of Record
Nonconforming lots of record are those lots of record, as defined in Article 20, existing and lawful
prior to the effective date of this Ordinance or amendments thereto, which could not be created
lawfully thereafter. The following regulations shall apply to any nonconforming lot of record or
nonconforming lot described in a deed or land contract executed and delivered prior to the effective
date of this Ordinance or amendment thereto:
(1) Use of Nonconforming Lots. Any nonconforming lot shall be used only for a use permitted in
the district in which it is located. Notwithstanding limitations imposed by other provisions of this
Ordinance, a permitted use may be Erected on any single lot of record in existence at the
effective date of adoption or amendment thereto. This provision shall apply even though such lot
fails to meet the requirements for area or width, or both, provided that the lot can be developed as
proposed without any significant adverse impact on surrounding properties or the public health,
safety, and welfare.
(2) Area and Bulk Requirements. No new division of any parcel shall be made which creates a
non-conforming lot with area or frontage less than the area or bulk requirements of this
Ordinance, for the zoning district in which it is situated.
(3) Nonconforming Contiguous Lots under the Same Ownership. If a nonconforming lot of
record abuts one or more nonconforming lots of record in the same ownership, such lots shall be
legally consolidated to reduce or eliminate the non-conformity. No lot shall be used or sold in a
manner which diminishes compliance with lot area or frontage requirements of this Ordinance,
nor shall any division of a lot be made which creates a lot with area or frontage less than the
requirements stated in this Ordinance. These provisions shall not apply to contiguous lots in
single ownership where each of the lots is occupied by an existing home, unless such lots are at
any time consolidated under a single tax identification number or unless one or more of the
existing homes is removed.
Modification to Nonconforming Uses or
Structures
No nonconforming use or structure shall be enlarged, extended, or structurally altered, nor shall any
nonconformity be changed to a different nonconformity which increases the intensity of use or
nonconformity, except as permitted in this Section.
(1) Applicability. The following regulations shall apply to any nonconforming use or structure,
including:
(a) Nonconforming uses of open land.
(b) Nonconforming use of buildings designed for a conforming use.
(c) Nonconforming use of buildings specifically designed for the type of use that occupies them
but not suitable for a conforming use.
(d) Buildings designed and used for a conforming use but not in conformance with area and bulk,
parking, loading, or landscaping requirements.
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(e) Nonconforming structures, such as fences, walls, decks, and signs.
(2) Nonconforming Structures by Reason of Dimensional Inadequacies. Where a lawful
structure exists on the effective date of this Ordinance or amendments thereto which could not be
built under its terms by reason of restrictions on area, height, yards, location on the lot, or other
dimensional requirements, such a structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise
lawful, provided:
(a) Repairs and maintenance necessary for health or safety reasons or to keep such a
nonconforming structure in a sound condition may be made.
(b) A nonconforming structure may be enlarged, expanded or altered, so long as the
nonconforming characteristic of the structure is not enlarged upon, extended or increased in
its degree of nonconformance.
(c) Should such a nonconforming structure be relocated for any reason or for any distance
whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the zoning district in which it is
located.
(d) Under no circumstances shall a non-conforming structure be rebuilt if the structure is
determined to be located on more than one lot or parcel. The Township may require the
owner/applicant to provide a current survey of the property. The suvey shall be acceptable
the Zoning Administrator and shall include all structures on the property.
(e) If such a nonconforming structure becomes physically unsafe or unlawful due to lack of
repairs and maintenance and is declared by any duly authorized official to be unsafe or
unlawful by reason of physical condition, it shall not thereafter be restored, repaired, or rebuilt
except in conformity with the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located.
(f) Any non-conforming structure that is voluntarily demolished or razed shall not be re-built
unless in full compliance with the terms of this Ordinance.
(g) Such a nonconforming structure which is damaged or destroyed by wind, fire, explosion, a
natural calamity may be altered, repaired or replaced and the nonconforming nature thereof
continued, provided that:
(i) The repair, replacement or alteration is undertaken within two years following the
damage,
(ii) There is no change in use, and
(iii) The extent of the nonconformance with the provisions of this Ordinance is not increased.
(iv) The site shall be secured by the owner within fourteen (14) days of the natural calamtiy,
in order to safeguard the public heatlh, safety, and welfare. The Building Official shall
determine what permits and safeguards are required.
(3) Nonconforming Land or Structures by Reason of Use. Where a lawful use of land or a
structure exists on the effective date of this Ordinance or amendments thereto which would not
thereafter be permitted in the zoning district, such use may be continued so long as it remains
otherwise lawful, provided:
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(a) The nonconforming use of land or structure shall not be enlarged, extended or expanded in
such a way as to increase the nonconforming nature of the use, such as the addition of
dwelling units, additional manufacturing or selling area, or by the addition of facilities which
would allow the establishment of other nonconforming uses.
(b) A nonconforming structure by reason of use shall not be moved in whole or in part to any
portion of the lot or parcel other than that occupied by such structure at the effective date of
adoption or amendment of this Ordinance.
(c) Normal repairs, maintenance and renovation necessary for health or safety reasons or to
keep any structure in a sound condition may be made, but a nonconforming structure by
reason of use shall not be structurally altered except in order to change its use to one
permitted in the zoning district in which it is located.
(d) Any structure in which a nonconforming use is superseded by a permitted use shall thereafter
conform to the regulations for the zoning district, and the nonconforming use may not
thereafter be resumed.
(e) If a structure or portion of a structure containing a nonconforming use becomes physically
unsafe or unlawful due to lack of repairs and maintenance and is declared by any duly
authorized official to be unsafe or unlawful by reason of physical condition, it shall not
thereafter be restored, repaired, or rebuilt except in conformity with the regulations of the
zoning district in which it is located.
(4) Enlargement, Extension, or Alteration.
(a) Increase in Nonconformity Prohibited. Except as specifically provided in this section, no
person may engage in any activity that causes an increase in the extent of any
nonconformity. For example, physical alteration of structures or the placement of new
structures on open land is unlawful if such activity results in:
(i) An increase in the total amount of space devoted to a nonconforming use, or
(ii) Greater nonconformity with respect to dimensional restrictions, such as setback
requirements, height limitations, density requirements, or other requirements in the
district in which the property is located.
(b) Permitted Extension. Any nonconforming use may be extended throughout any part of a
building which was manifestly arranged or designed for such use at the time of adoption or
amendment of this Ordinance, but no such use shall be extended to occupy any land outside
such building. No nonconforming use of land shall be enlarged, increased, or extended to
occupy a greater area of land, nor shall any such use be moved in whole or in part to any
portion of the lot or parcel than was occupied on the effective date of this Ordinance or
amendment thereto.
(c) Alterations that Decrease Nonconformity. Any nonconforming structure or any structure
or portion thereof containing a nonconforming use, may be altered if such alteration serves to
decrease the nonconforming nature of the structure or use.
(5) Repairs, Improvements, and Modernization.
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(a) Required Repairs. Repairs or maintenance deemed necessary by the Building Official to
keep a nonconforming building structurally safe and sound are permitted. However, if a non-
conforming structure or a structure containing a nonconforming use becomes physically
unsafe and/or unlawful due to lack of maintenance and repairs and is declared as such by the
Building Official, it shall not thereafter be restored, repaired, or rebuilt except in full conformity
with the regulations in the district in which it is located.
(b) Additional Permitted Improvements. Additional repairs, improvements, or modernization
of nonconforming structures, beyond what is required to maintain the safety and soundness
of the structure, shall be permitted provided such repairs or improvements do not exceed fifty
percent (50%) of the assessed value of the structure during any period of twelve (12)
consecutive months. The provisions in this paragraph shall apply to all structures except as
otherwise provided in this Article for single-family residential uses and for reconstruction of
structures damaged by fire or other catastrophe.
(6) Damage by Fire or Other Catastrophe.
(a) Any nonconforming structure that is damaged by fire, flood, or other catastrophe in excess of
seventy-five percent (75%) of the structure’s pre-catastrophe fair market value (as
determined by the Township Assessor) shall not be rebuilt, repaired, or reconstructed except
in complete conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance, or on the exact same footprint,
with all other aspects brought into conformity with the Ordinance.
(b) Any nonconforming structure or structure housing a nonconforming use that is damaged by
fire, flood, or other catastrophe by less than or equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the
structure’s pre-catastrophe fair market value (as determined by the Township Assessor) may
be restored to its pre-catastrophe status, provided that restoration is completed within a
period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of such fire, flood, or other catastrophe.
(c) Residential developments that are non-conforming by virtue of being a higher density( i.e.
more dwelling units per acre) than permitted in the zoning district may be rebuilt to 50% of
their previous density, or to the maximum density permitted in the zoning district, whichever is
greater, if damaged by fire, flood, or other catastrophe by more than seventy-five percent
(75%) of the structure’s pre-catastrophe fair market value (as determined by the Township
Assessor).
Nonconforming R-1 Lots of Record (NCR-1
Designation)
Intent. In portions of the R-1 zoning district where there is a preponderance of properties requiring
variances to allow construction or remodeling, variances are often sought to permit this activity as
these lots often do not meet the standards of the Zoning Ordinance, created subsequent to the
platting of these lots. The intent of these standards to provide appropriate and standardized
requirements for these areas of parcels less than 20,000 square feet in size to guide and expedite the
review and approval process of the Zoning Board of Appeals and ensure consistency over the course
of their decisions. This will allow for beneficial use of the property by the owners in a manner
consistent with the goals and objectives of the zoning district and the Township master plan.
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Designation. During the zoning review of the proposed development of a vacant non-conforming lot
of record in the R-1 district, the Zoning Administrator shall direct the Building Official to thoroughly
review drainage and stormwater patterns on the site prior to issuing any Building Permit. Any
drainage issues shall be corrected as described in this Ordinance. If the drainage and stormwater can
be brought into compliance, the Zoning Administrator shall designate the non-conforming lot of record
as NCR-1 (Non-Conforming R-1). Lots designated NCR-1 shall be exempt from the provisions of
Section 8.03 and may be legally developed in the same manner as conforming lots, provided that
they meet the development standards set forth in Subsection D below.
Uses.
(1) All permitted uses permitted in the R-1 district shall be permitted in NCR-1 areas.
(2) All accessory structures / uses permitted in the R-1 district shall be permitted in NCR-1areas.
(3) All special land uses permitted in the R-1 shall be permitted in NCR-1 areas following issuance of
a special land use permit that has been recommended by the Planning Commission and
approved by the Township Board, subject, however, to the applicable general and specific
standards in Section 17.03.
Development Standards. The following development standards are a requirement for approval of
development of NCR-1 lots.
(1) Density, height, bulk, and coverage requirements shall be based on the following table.
Differentiation between the three designations within the NCR-1 classification (NCR1-A, NCR1-B,
and NCR1-C) shall be based solely on the net lot area and used strictly for allocating these
different standards.
Minimum Setbacks (b) Building height
Net Lot Max Lot Min
Designations Dwelling
Area Front Side Rear Coverage Feet Stories
Unit
Size (SF)
9,999 sq. ft. Lesser of 30’
NCR1-A 10’ 30’ 20% 18 feet 1.5 942 (c)
or less or (a)
10,000 sq.
Lesser of 30’
NCR1-B ft. to 14,999 10’ 30’ 20% 20 feet 1.5 942
or (a)
sq. ft.
15,000 sq.
Lesser of 30’
NCR1-C ft. to 19,999 10’ 30’ 25% 22 feet 2 942
or (a)
sq. ft.
See footnotes below.
(a) Front Yard Setback. In lieu of complying with the fixed front yard setback requirements of
Section 4.02, buildings and structures with NCR-1 designations must be set back from the
property line either a distance equal to the average front yard setback of the nearest two lots
on either side of the subject lot or 30 feet, whichever is less. When the lot is a corner lot or
adjacent to a corner lot, the average setback will be computed based on the nearest two lots
on either side of the structure that fronts on the same street, even if one of those structures is
across a street.
(b) Architectural features, such as cornices, eaves, gutters, chimneys, pilasters, and the like may
extend into a required yard a maximum of two (2) feet in NCR-1 designated areas.
(c) In NCR1-A, for parcels below 4,700 square feet, the minimum dwelling unit size shall be
20% of the area of the lot.
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Le er to the Planning and Zoning Commi ee
Date: April 26, 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission Board Members
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Subject: Immediate Ac on Requested to Correct F.A.R. Language Impac ng
Property Values
Dear Planning and Zoning Commission,
I am writing to express my strong support for the staff's recommendation regarding the
Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) amendment and to urge immediate corrective action. The staff's
position is well-reasoned, supported by the Board, in line with Oak Brook's historical
zoning practices, and necessary to protect the economic vitality of our community.
It is important to note that only a few members of the PZC have blocked action on this
matter since January, despite both staff and the Board's support for the correction. Their
continued inaction is disappointing and increasingly harmful.
For simple understanding: the staff is proposing a return to traditional F.A.R. standards that
exclude fully below-grade basements. The restrictive F.A.R. language currently in place had
never previously existed in Oak Brook until October 2024.
The delay in applying the staff-supported changes is already causing signi icant harm to
current residents. Every property currently listed for sale in Oak Brook is being negatively
impacted. Home sales are proceeding at arti icially suppressed valuations due to the lawed
F.A.R. language implemented at the end of October 2024. To underscore the urgency: homes
in Oak Brook are now spending 45% longer on the market compared to same time last year,
more than 5 times the national average increase of only 8.2%. This means the problem is
Oak Brook speci ic and will continue to reverberate through our property market because
online algorithms use these depressed sales to calculate future valuations.
We urge the Commission to act swiftly during the May 2nd meeting and approve the staff
recommendations. Correct this error before more Oak Brook residents suffer.
For further detail, please reference the staff report PDF available or reach out to staff for
assistance understanding the changes.
Respectfully,
Ardi Baftiri
27 Shef ield Ln., Oak Brook
630-202-5555
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Planning & Zoning Commission
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 13, 2025
CASE NO: 2025-8-ZO-TA
DESCRIPTION: Text Amendment to Zoning Regulations to exclude basements from Floor
Area Ratio calculations.
PETITIONER: Village of Oak Brook
ADDRESS/LOCATION: NA
EXISTING ZONING: NA
Discussion:
The Village of Oak Brook has initiated a petition for a text amendment to the Zoning Regulations,
related to Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Regulations for residential districts. The Village adopted Text
Amendments to the Zoning Regulations in 2024 that includes FAR for residential districts. The
definition for Floor Area for Determining Floor Area Ratio includes the basement floor area which
has been in the Village code since 1959. At the January 14, 2025 meeting, the Village Board
discussed the inclusion of basement in the definition for determining FAR. The Board asserted
that the inclusion of basement in the FAR does not impact the bulk of the structure and therefore
may not be needed in the calculation.
Existing definitions in the Village code.
Section:13-2-2
FLOOR AREA RATIO: The numerical value obtained by dividing the floor area within a building or
buildings on a lot by the area of such lot. (The floor area ratio as designated for each district, when
multiplied by the lot area in square feet, shall determine the maximum permissible floor area for the
building or buildings on the lot).
FLOOR AREA FOR DETERMINING FLOOR AREA RATIO: The sum of the gross horizontal area of
the several stories including the basement of a building, measured from the exterior faces of the
exterior walls, or from the center lines of walls separating two (2) buildings. The floor area shall also
include the horizontal areas on each story devoted to: a) elevator shafts and stairwells; b) mechanical
equipment, except that located on roofs whether open or enclosed, i.e., bulkheads, water tanks, and
cooling towers; c) habitable attic space as permitted by the building code of the Village; d) interior
balconies and mezzanines; e) enclosed porches; and f) accessory uses. For Office and Business
Districts, the horizontal area in every story of a building devoted to enclosed off-street parking and
off-street loading facilities shall not be included in the floor area.
FLOOR AREA FOR DETERMINING OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS:
Floor area when prescribed as the basis of determining off-street parking and off-street loading
requirements shall be the sum of the gross horizontal area of the several stories of a structure taken
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CASE NO. 2025-8-ZO-TA
from glass line to glass line and including the structure's primary and permanent working area, but
excluding the basement.
Related definitions from building code- 2018 IRC Section R202* (see attached)
BASEMENT: That portion of a building that is partly or completely below grade (see "Story above
grade plane").
STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE: Any story having its finished floor surface entirely above grade
plane, or in which the finished surface of the floor next above is:
1. More than 6 feet (1829 mm) above grade plane; or
2. More than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the finished ground level at any point.
*(Village adopted International Residential Code: 2021 edition)
Historical definitions
The definition for floor area for determining FAR was first adopted in 1959, then modified in 1966
and 1972. The definitions included basement area in the FAR calculations as shown below.
Zoning Ordinance G-8, 1959
Section III
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CASE NO. 2025-8-ZO-TA
Zoning Ordinance G-60, 1966
Section XIV, B., # 53 & #54
Zoning Ordinance G-142, 1972
Section XIV, B., #54
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CASE NO. 2025-8-ZO-TA
Staff researched surrounding communities FAR regulations for residential districts (see attached)
and found that out of 10 communities, only 3 communities use FAR and two of them include
basement up to 50% in the FAR calculations. Also included is a spreadsheet of measurements from
recent new construction and definition from International Residential Code (see attached).
The Village code definition for Floor Area for Determining FAR includes basements, however, FAR
was not used in residential districts until the Text Amendments were adopted in 2024. Regulating FAR
is intended to protect the character of Oak Brook neighborhoods and commercial districts by regulating
the bulk of buildings. Additionally, lot coverage and maximum principal area lot coverage were
adopted in the Text Amendments to regulate the bulk.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEARING BODIES:
The Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) have the responsibility to make a recommendation on
the request for a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Please include in your consideration,
your findings with respect to the standards specified in the Zoning Ordinance for amendments.
The materials submitted and drafted by staff specifically address each of these zoning amendment
standards.
CONCLUSION:
If the P&Z Commission concurs with the removal of basements from the FAR calculations, Staff
requests that a recommendation to approve this Text Amendment in the draft dated February 28,
2025, be made in accordance with the accompanying zoning amendment factors. If the P&Z
Commission prefer to further modify the proposed language or deny please provide findings of
fact detailing the Commission’s concerns. Either recommendation will then be forwarded to the
Village Board for further review, deliberation, and discussion.
As always, please contact staff if you have any questions prior to Wednesday’s P&Z meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
_________________
Rama Raman
Village Planner
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ITEM 6.C.3.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
SAMUEL E. DEAN BOARD ROOM
BUTLER GOVERNMENT CENTER
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
630-368-5000
AGENDA ITEM
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
of
March 11, 2025
SUBJECT: VOB – Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) Definition – Zoning Regulations Text
Amendment
FROM: Rebecca Von Drasek, Development Services Director
BUDGET SOURCE/BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to refer the requested Text Amendment to the Planning &
Zoning Commission for review and recommendation.
Background/History:
At the January 14, 2025 Village Board meeting there was a brief discussion on the inclusion of
basements within the definition of Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.). The discussion was in response to a
Variation request for relief from the FAR standards at 23 Concord Drive. The Planning & Zoning
Commission completed a review of that Variation request, and by a vote of 3 to 2 recommended denial
of the Variation. Following the direction of the Village Board, staff has drafted a Text Amendment to
further the discussion of the FAR standards and completed an analysis of historical definitions,
surrounding communities, and recent Floor Area Ratio measurements of new construction.
The proposal would remove basements from the FAR. Attached is the application and early analysis for
the Village Board review.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Village Board refer the Text Amendment to the Planning & Zoning
Commission (P&Z) for public hearing, review, and recommendation.
Attachments:
1. Exhibits
2. FAR in Comp. Communities
3. NEW RESIDENTIAL 2023 FAR 3.3.2025
4. NEW RESIDENTIAL 2024 FAR 3.3.2025
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DEFINITIONS
ment level in an areaway and the outside ground level top of the roof rafters (see definition, “Story above
would be considered a stairway. A series of steps grade plane”).
between the floor of a story and a mezzanine within [RB] STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE. Any story having
that story would also be considered a stairway. its finished floor surface entirely above grade plane, or in
[RB] STAIRWAY, SPIRAL. A stairway with a plan view of which the finished surface of the floor next above is either of
closed circular form and uniform section-shaped treads radi- the following:
ating from a minimum-diameter circle.
1. More than 6 feet (1829 mm) above grade plane.
❖ This definition determines the specific plan view
geometry for the type of stairs that are to be regulated 2. More than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the finished
by Section R311.7.10.1. These space-saving stairs ground level at any point.
have a preferred walking path at the outside perimeter. ❖ The code defines a “Story above grade plane” as any
This definition is not intended to restrict the use of a story having its finished floor surface entirely above
center column in spiral stairs. grade. However, the critical part of the definition
[RE] STANDARD REFERENCE DESIGN. For the defini- involves whether a basement is a story above grade. A
tion applicable in Chapter 11, see Section N1101.6. level that is a story above grade may be either an
inhabited story or unused under-floor space. Two cri-
[RB] STANDARD TRUSS. Any construction that does not
teria are important to the determination of whether a
permit the roof-ceiling insulation to achieve the required R-
given floor level is a story above grade or a basement:
value over the exterior walls.
❖ The term “standard truss” describes typical roof truss 1. If the finished floor above the level under con-
construction where the insulation cannot achieve the sideration or above the under-floor space is
necessary R-value mandated for the roof-ceiling more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above the grade
assembly. plane as defined in Section R202, the level
under consideration is a story above grade.
[MP] STATIONARY FUEL CELL POWER PLANT. A
self-contained package or factory-matched packages that 2. If the finished floor level above the level under
constitute an automatically-operated assembly of integrated consideration or above the under-floor space is
systems for generating useful electrical energy and recover- more than 12 feet (3658 mm) above the fin-
able thermal energy that is permanently connected and fixed ished ground level at any point, the floor level
in place. under consideration or the under-floor space is
a story above grade.
❖ Fuel cells generate electricity from hydrocarbon fuels
and, when pure hydrogen is used, release water and Conversely, if the finished floor level above the
heat as the only by-products (see commentary, Sec- level under consideration is 6 feet (1829 mm) or less
tion M1903 for a description of the conversion pro- above the grade plane, and is 6 feet (1829 mm) or
cess). Stationary fuel cell appliances cannot exceed less above the finished ground level for more than 50
1,000 kW of power output, listed and tested in accor- percent of the perimeter and does not exceed 12 feet
dance with ANSI Z21.83 and installed in accordance (3658 mm) at any point, the floor level under
with NFPA 853 and the manufacturer’s instructions. consideration is a basement. Or, described a bit
These appliances may be independent of or con- differently, a basement is a floor level that does not
nected to the local electrical power grid and may be qualify as a story above grade. Commentary Figure
fueled by fuel tanks or permanent piping systems. R202(15) illustrates the definition of “Story above
grade plane.”
[MP] STORM SEWER, DRAIN. A pipe used for convey-
ing rainwater, surface water, subsurface water and similar liq- [RB] STRUCTURAL COMPOSITE LUMBER. Structural
uid waste. members manufactured using wood elements bonded
together with exterior adhesives.
❖ This is the general term used to describe the piping
that conducts rainwater or surface-water waste from Examples of structural composite lumber are:
structures to the point of disposal. Laminated strand lumber (LSL). A composite of wood
[RB] STORY. That portion of a building included between strand elements with wood fibers primarily oriented along
the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor the length of the member, where the least dimension of the
or roof next above. wood strand elements is 0.10 inch (2.54 mm) or less and
their average lengths are not less than 150 times the least
❖ A story is that portion of a building from a floor surface
dimension of the wood strand elements.
to the floor surface or roof above. In the case of the
topmost story, the height of the story is measured from Laminated veneer lumber (LVL). A composite of wood
the floor surface to the top of the ceiling joists of an veneer elements with wood fibers primarily oriented along
attic. Where a ceiling does not create an attic, such as the length of the member, where the veneer element thick-
a cathedral ceiling, the story height is measured to the nesses are 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) or less.
2-40 2018 IRC® CODE and COMMENTARY
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DEFINITIONS
Oriented strand lumber (OSL). A composite of wood plastic core securely laminated between two thin, rigid wood
strand elements with wood fibers primarily oriented along structural panel facings.
the length of the member, where the least dimension of the ❖ Structural insulated panels are construction elements
wood strand elements is 0.10 inch (2.54 mm) or less and composed of solid-core insulation panels enclosed
their average lengths are not less than 75 times and less within structural wood-panel membranes. These pan-
than 150 times the least dimension of the wood strand ele- els are fabricated at the factory, then brought to the job
ments. site and installed.
Parallel strand lumber (PSL). A composite of wood [RB] STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed.
strand elements with wood fibers primarily oriented along
the length of the member, where the least dimension of the ❖ This definition is intentionally broad so as to include
wood strand elements is 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) or less and within its scope—and therefore the scope of the code
their average lengths are not less than 300 times the least (see Section R101.2)—everything that is built as an
dimension of the wood strand elements. improvement to real property. See also the definition
for “Building” for the difference between a building and
❖ ASTM D5456 is the standard by which structural com- structure.
posite lumber is evaluated. This definition is consistent
with the types of structural composite lumber defined [RB] SUBSOIL DRAIN. A drain that collects subsurface
in ASTM D5456. These products are being used as water or seepage water and conveys such water to a place of
beams, headers, long length studs, floor and roof disposal.
framing and other applications where high strength, ❖ These drains are generally installed adjacent to the
long length and/or dimensional stability make the use foundation footing of a building. They are intended to
of structural composite lumber more desirable than alleviate problems caused by subsurface (ground)
sawn lumber. water. Additionally, any other piping that collects either
[RB] STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL (SIP). A subsurface water or seepage would be termed a sub-
structural sandwich panel that consists of a lightweight foam soil drain as well.
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
Commentary Figure R202(15)
THREE-STORY BUILDING
2018 IRC® CODE and COMMENTARY 2-41
FAR in Illinois Municipalities
FAR used in Saitwells,
Residential Basement included Mechanical, Shafts Parameters for bulk control in
Municipality Districts in FAR definition included in FAR Residential districts
Gurnee NO N/A N/A FAR was removed in 2015. Maximum
Impervious Surface Ratio , Maximum Building
Height , Maximum Building Coverage ,and
setbacks are used.
Long Grove NO YES YES
Maximum impervious surface coverage and
setbacks is used. FAR not used.
Vernon Hills YES NO N/A Building height, setbacks and FAR is used. No
basement.
Lot coverage (including impervious surface),
setbacks, building height is used.
Basements included up to 0.50 FAR.
Basements shall not be included in the gross
floor area, provided the height to the
underside of the ceiling joist is four (4) feet or
less above grade. The gross floor area for
Barrington YES up to 0.50 FAR YES NO
basements having a height to the underside of
the ceiling joists of greater than four (4) feet
above grade at the highest point shall be
computed on a prorated basis as follows:
a. Greater than 4 feet above grade to 7 feet
above grade: 0.25 x basement floor area
b. Greater than 7 feet above grade: 0.50 x
basement floor area
Setbacks, maximum building coverage (% of
YES
lot, principal + accessory), building height is
Downers Grove NO YES Stairwells and Elevator
used. FAR used only for R-6 and non-
shafts
residential. Basement included.
Elmhurst NO YES YES Setbacks, maximum lot coverage, building
height is used. FAR not used.
Maximum building coverage, maximum total
accessory uses(%), maximum lot coverage,
Hinsdale YES YES up to 50% N/A
setbacks and FAR is used. Basement
included up to 50%.
Lombard NO YES N/A Setbacks, building height, minimum required
open space is used. FAR not used.
Setbacks and height used in Residential
Naperville NO YES YES
districts. FAR not used.
Schaumburg YES YES YES Maximum lot coverage, setbacks, building
height and FAR is used.
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PRINCIPAL TOTAL
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ZONING LOT AREA PRINCIPLE FLOOR AREA
ISSUED PERMIT # ADDRESS GENERAL CONTRACTOR STRUCTURE LOT FLOORS
(HOA) DISTRICT (SF) STRUCTURE (SF) RATIO (FAR)
COVERAGE (%) AREA
2/27/2023 22-1-913 27 CAMBRIDGE DR Brook Forest LIV MODERN R-4 17,014 4,282 25 9,531 0.56
3/10/2023 23-1-013 9 WINDSOR DR York Woods LIV MODERN R-3 21,875 6,133 28 7,886 0.36
3/22/2023 22-1-947 6 BRIGHTON LN York Woods ROSE NEXUS DEV R-3 22,281 3,985 18 8,464 0.38
4/7/2023 22-1-020 4014 ADAMS RD Fullersburg Woods Area TCI CONTRACTORS, LLC R-2 28,314 3,629 13
Assoc.
4/10/2023 22-1-848 1020 35TH ST Fullersburg Woods Area DAVE KNECHT COMMERCIAL R-1 78,710 6,139 8 10,967 0.14
Assoc
5/2/2023 23-1-042 5 ROYAL VALE DR Ginger Creek BIG SKY CUSTOM HOMES R-2 51,401 6,058 12 14,821 0.29
5/11/2023 22-1-821 408 CANTERBERRY LN Fullersburg Woods Area EBLA BUILDERS R-2 43,558 7,054 16
Assoc
5/24/2023 22-1-961 26 YORKSHIRE WOODS Yorkshire Woods NICHOLAS ROZDOLSKY R-3 15,981 3,687 23 7,357 0.46
Replaced by Larry Robins ICC
6/7/2023 22-1-702 16 TEMPLETON CT Templeton Reserve SOMERSET BUILDERS R-1 91,829 6,299 7 13,828 0.15
6/28/2023 22-1-746 1 TEMPLETON DR Templeton Reserve MONDO BUILDERS INC R-1 110,642 5,525 5 8,131 0.07
7/27/2023 BP-23-202 121 INDIAN TRAIL RD Hunter Trails Patrick J Murphy R-2 45,738 4,738 10 12,596 0.28
8/11/2023 BP-23-122 402 LUTHIN RD Fullersburg Woods Area LIV MODERN R-2 39,043 3,751 10 9,777 0.25
Assoc
8/11/2023 22-1-070 3024 MEYERS RD CREBER CONSTRUCTION INC. R-2 20,488 2,899 14 7,226 0.35
8/22/2023 BP-23-233 2903 OAK BROOK HILLS RD Oak Brook Hills Rd. Tiburon Homes LLC R-2 114,024 5,263 5 11,805 0.10
AVERAGE 15 0.28
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NEW RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY-2024
PRINCIPAL
FLOOR
PRINCIPLE STRUCTURE TOTAL
HOMEOWNERS ZONING LOT AREA AREA
ISSUED PERMIT # ADDRESS GENERAL CONTRACTOR STRUCTURE LOT FLOORS
ASSOCIATION (HOA) DIST (SF) RATIO
(SF) COVERAGE AREA
(FAR)
(%)
1/16/2024 BP-23-429 3712 ADAMS RD Fullersburg Woods Area Brat Capital Partners R-1 101,228 8,841 9 9,154 0.09
Assoc
1/26/2024 BP-23-600 12 HUNT CLUB LANE HOYD Builders Inc R-1 86,972 12,126 14 21,563 0.25
1/29/2024 BP-23-617 31 ROBINHOOD RANCH Robinhood Ranch Matthies Builders, Inc. R-2 24,072 4,808 20 7,045 0.29
2/5/2024 BP-23-491 222 OAKBROOK RD j century construction inc R-1 91,019 7,175 8 11,661 0.13
2/6/2024 BP-23-609 13 TEMPLETON DR Templeton Reserve Greenside Design Build R-1 140,237 6,837 5 15,793 0.11
3/5/2024 BP-23-713 2901 AVE. LORIE Chateaux Woods Hinsbrook Construction Inc. R-2 43,585.91 5,497.68 13 8,466 0.19
4/11/2024 BP-23-803 3 BERSEEM CT Ginger Creek LivModern, LLC R-2 41,205 3,447 8 8,470 0.21
5/31/2024 BP-23-239 4 TEMPLETON DR Templeton Reserve Bloomfield Construction R-1 93,572 6,010 6 13,150 0.14
BIG SKY CUSTOM HOMES R-3 27,005 3,014 11 8,776 0.32
7/1/2024 BP-24-254 3020 COOLIDGE ST
Greenside Design Build R-1 154,638 7,154 5 15,804 0.10
7/3/2024 BP-24-202 9 TEMPLETON DR Templeton Reserve
GlenHaven Builders, Inc. R-2 50,701 7,006 14 14,510 0.29
7/10/2024 BP-24-186 2 OAK CT Oak Brook Lakes
Aspen Const R-3 28,314 5,332 19 11,822 0.42
7/16/2024 BP-24-237 303 MIDWEST CLUB PKWY Midwest Club
Meadowbrook Builders, LLC R-2 57,935 3,887 7 10,093 0.17
7/17/2024 BP-24-84 324 OAK BROOK RD
McNaughton Brothers Construction R-2 48,352 5,060 10 11,301 0.23
7/31/2024 BP-23-347 405 OAK BROOK RD Fullersburg Woods Area Assoc
Renove LLC R-2 66,647 3,765 6 9,233 0.14
8/8/2024 BP-24-145 7 YORK LAKE CT Fullersburg Woods Area Assoc
HJH Homes,Inc. R-2 45,427 6,751 15 11,822 0.26
8/14/2024 BP-24-148 3050 HUNT CLUB DR
AVERAGE 11 0.21
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April 26, 2025
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK – ENGINEERING REVIEW
PROJECT PERMIT NO. REVIEW NO. STATUS
3500 Madison Street – Consolidation Plat 2025 09 SR FP 3 Not Approved
EZA Engineering received the following permit submittal documents on April 25, 2025:
DOCUMENT PREPARED BY SHEETS DATE
Final Plat of 3500 Madison Consolidation Nekola Survey 1 4-18-25
The above documents have been reviewed for compliance with the Village Code of Oak Brook (Village
Code) and the Village of Oak Brook Stormwater and Flood Plain Ordinance (VOBSFPO). Please consider
the following comments:
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. A Preliminary Plat, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Performance Guarantee are not
required for this lot consolidation as there are no required land improvements. Please note that
permits applications have been submitted to the Village for the demo of the existing residence and
the construction of a new single family residence on this development site. A response to this
comment is not necessary.
FINAL PLAT OF 3500 MADISON CONSOLIDATION
2. Title 14-4-2.D.6 – Revise the Sanitary District Certificate to match the Village standard language
found in 14-7-5. Language is provided below for reference:
SANITARY DISTRICT CERTIFICATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
) SS
COUNTY OF DUPAGE )
I, , Secretary of the Sanitary District, DuPage County, Illinois, hereby certify that
there are no delinquent or unpaid current or forfeited special assessments or any deferred
installments thereof that have been confirmed against the tract of land included in the plat.
Dated at , Illinois, this day of , 20 .
Secretary
3. Title 14-4-2.D.9 – Revise the Planning & Zoning Commission Certificate to the match the Village
standard language found in 14-7-5. Language is provided below for reference:
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CERTIFICATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
) SS
COUNTY OF DUPAGE )
Approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage County,
Illinois, this day of , 20 .
Chairman
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April 15, 2025
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK – ENGINEERING REVIEW
PROJECT PERMIT NO. REVIEW NO. STATUS
3500 Madison Street – Consolidation Plat 2025 09 SR FP 2 Not Approved
EZA Engineering received the following permit submittal documents on April 11, 2025:
DOCUMENT PREPARED BY SHEETS DATE
Final Plat of 3500 Madison Consolidation Nekola Survey 1 4-11-25
The above documents have been reviewed for compliance with the Village Code of Oak Brook (Village
Code) and the Village of Oak Brook Stormwater and Flood Plain Ordinance (VOBSFPO). Please consider
the following comments:
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. A Preliminary Plat, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Performance Guarantee are not
required for this lot consolidation as there are no required land improvements. Please note that
permits applications have been submitted to the Village for the demo of the existing residence and
the construction of a new single family residence on this development site. A response to this
comment is not necessary.
2. Provide an itemized comment response letter in the next submittal.
FINAL PLAT OF 3500 MADISON CONSOLIDATION
3. The Nekola Survey logo is blocking important plat information in the lower left corner of the plat.
Please revise so all text is legible, as intended.
4. Title 14-4-2.B.2 – It does not appear the legal description from the Wolf Pack Consulting plat of
survey (west lot) was added to the final plat. Please include as part of the legal description at the
top of the sheet. The Wolf Pack Consulting plat is attached for reference.
5. Title 14-4-2.C.1 – The perimeter of the consolidated lot is unclear as the lineweight and linestyle
matches that of several other lines on the plat. Please make the consolidated lot line bold and
easy to identify.
6. Title 14-4-2.D.3 – Revise the Surveyor’s Certificate to include the revised legal description (see
comment #4 above).
7. Title 14-4-2.D.6 – Revise the Sanitary District Certificate to identify the Flagg Creek Water
Reclamation District. The certificate also states it is dated at Flagg Creek Water Reclamation
District, Illinois. Revise as this is intended to be the city (Burr Ridge) within Illinois.
8. Title 14-4-2.D.8 – The Certificate As To Special Assessments still references the Collector for the
Village of Oak Brook. Revise to reference the Village Treasurer instead of the Collector.
9. Title 14-4-2.D.9 – Change Plan Commission to Planning & Zoning Commission.
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April 5, 2025
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK – ENGINEERING REVIEW
PROJECT PERMIT NO. REVIEW NO. STATUS
3500 Madison Street – Consolidation Plat 2025 09 SR FP 1 Not Approved
EZA Engineering received the following permit submittal documents on April 2, 2025:
DOCUMENT PREPARED BY SHEETS DATE
Final Plat of 3500 Madison Consolidation Nekola Survey 1 3-27-25
Plat of Survey Wolf Pack Consulting 1 1-17-24
Plat of Survey David A. Ring Associates 1 1-24-24
The above documents have been reviewed for compliance with the Village Code of Oak Brook (Village
Code) and the Village of Oak Brook Stormwater and Flood Plain Ordinance (VOBSFPO). Please consider
the following comments:
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. A Preliminary Plat, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Performance Guarantee are not
required for this lot consolidation as there are no required land improvements. Please note that
permits applications have been submitted to the Village for the demo of the existing residence and
the construction of a new single family residence on this development site. A response to this
comment is not necessary.
2. Provide an itemized comment response letter in the next submittal.
FINAL PLAT OF 3500 MADISON CONSOLIDATION
3. Title 14-4-2.B.2 – Please review and revise the legal descriptions provided at the top of the sheet.
For example, Parcel 2 refers to the east 112 (of the vacated alley…, but it should be the
east ½ (of the vacated alley…
The provided legal descriptions only appear to be for the land shown on the David A. Ring
Associates plat of survey. Please make sure the Wolf Pack Consulting legal description is
also included.
4. Title 14-4-2.B.5 – Indicate the date of preparation.
5. Title 14-4-2.C.4 – Show all sections lines tied to the lines of the subdivision by distances and
angles.
6. Title 14-4-2.C.7 – Indicate the location of all iron stakes and permanent markers to be set by the
surveyor.
7. Title 14-4-2.C.9 – Remove the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and the Easement
Provisions.
8. Title 14-4-2.D.1 – Revise the Owner’s Certificate to match the language provided in Title 14-7-5.
The easement provisions do not need to be included as there are no required easements to be
granted. Additionally, the school district statement can be included within the Owner’s Certificate
or as a standalone School District Certificate.
9. Title 14-4-2.D.2 – Revise the Notary Certificate to match the language provided in Title 14-7-5.
10. Title 14-4-2.D.3 – Revise the Surveyor’s Certificate to match the language provided in Title 14-7-5.
The legal description shall be revised as required (see comment #1 above). The subdivision is not
located within a special flood hazard area.
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11. Title 14-4-2.D.6 – Revise the Sanitary District Certificate to match the language provided in Title 14-
7-5. The sanitary district in this area is the Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District.
12. Title 14-4-2.D.7 – Remove the Director of Community Development certificate and replace it with
the Village Engineer’s Certificate. Language is provided in Title 14-7-5.
13. Title 14-4-2.D.8 – Remove the Village Collector Certificate and replace it with the Certificate As To
Special Assessments. Language is provided in Title 14-7-5.
14. Title 14-4-2.D.9 – Add the Plan Commission Certificate to the plat. The language shall be revised to
replace Plan Commission with Planning & Zoning Commission.
15. Title 14-4-2.D.10 – Add the Village Clerk’s Certificate. Language is provided in the Title 14-7-5.
16. Title 14-4-2.D – Revise the School District Certificate to match the language provided in Title 14-7-
5.
17. Title 14-4-2.D – Remove the Drainage Certificate. It is not necessary as there are no required land
improvements associated with this consolidation.
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