O-22-26 Rezoning Approximately 3.68 Acres of Property Located at 15723, 15747 and 15783 West 127th Street in Lemont, Illinois to the Institutional (INT) Zoning District0
►a 418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Jason Berry, Community Development
THROUGH: George Schafer, Village Administrator
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Rezoning Approximately 3.68 Acres of Property Located at
15723, 15747 and 15783 West 127th Street in Lemont, Illinois to the
Institutional (INT) Zoning District
DATE: March 9, 2026
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
The attached ordinance rezones approximately 3.68 acres of property located at 15723, 15747
and 15783 West 127th Street to the Institutional (INT) Zoning District following annexation into
the Village of Lemont. The property is owned by the Lemont Fire Protection District and will be
developed as the site of the District's new Fire Station No. 1.
ANALYSIS
The requested zoning classification is consistent with the Village of Lemont Unified
Development Ordinance and will allow development of the proposed fire station subject to
approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Planning & Zoning Commission
conducted a public hearing on December 3, 2025 and voted to recommend approval of the
rezoning request.
Consistency with Village Policy
Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the attached ordinance.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
A motion to approve the attached ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
An Ordinance Rezoning Approximately 3.68 Acres of Property Located at 15723, 15747 and
15783 West 127th Street in Lemont, Illinois to the Institutional (INT) Zoning District
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE
NUMBER O- 22-26
AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 3.68 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 15723, 15747, AND 15783 WEST 127TH STREET, LEMONT, ILLINOIS
TO THE INSTITUTIONAL (INT) ZONING DISTRICT
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
SAMUEL J. FORZLEY
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
KEN MCCLAFFERTY
KEVIN SHAUGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGOWSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont on 3 - 1 -2026
ORDINANCE NO. O- 2-21- 26
AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 3.68 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 15723, 15747, AND 15783 WEST 127TH STREET, LEMONT, ILLINOIS
TO THE INSTITUTIONAL (INT) ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont (the "Village") is an Illinois municipal corporation
located in Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Lemont Fire Protection District (the "Owner") is the owner of certain real
property commonly known as 15723, 15747 and 15783 West 127th Street, Lemont, Illinois,
consisting of approximately 3.68 acres, and legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
made a part hereof (the "Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property has been annexed into the corporate limits of the Village
of Lemont pursuant to an ordinance duly adopted by the President and Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, the Owner has requested that the Subject Property be zoned Institutional
(INT) pursuant to the Village of Lemont Unified Development Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing concerning the proposed rezoning was held before the
Planning & Zoning Commission at its regular meeting on December 3, 2025, after due notice as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to
recommend approval of the proposed rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning is consistent with the Village's long-range planning
goals and policies and will promote the orderly growth and development of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lemont, Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this
Ordinance as though fully set forth herein.
Section 2: The Subject Property, legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
made a part hereof, is hereby rezoned to the Institutional (INT) Zoning District pursuant to the
Village of Lemont Unified Development Ordinance.
Section 3: If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 4: All ordinances, resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval,
and publication as provided by law.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS, ON
THIS DAY OF 2026.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Samuel J. Forzley
Janelle Kittridge
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
Attest:
Charlene M. Smollen, Village Clerk
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ABSTAIN:
John Egofske, Village President
EXHIBIT A — LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOTS 7, 8, 9 AND 10 IN LEMONT HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 372.50
FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29,
TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION FILED FOR RECORD ON MARCH
16, 1949 AS DOCUMENT NO. 14513964 IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
PIN: 22-29-309-004-0000 (15783 W. 127th Street)
PIN: 22-29-309-005-0000 (15783 W. 127th Street)
PIN: 22-29-309-006-0000 (15747 W. 127th Street)
PIN: 22-29-309-007-0000 (15723 W. 127th Street)