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A representative from Shoreland Group described two conceptual options for the project: a front-loaded garage facing 50 Fifth Court or a rear-loaded garage accessing the alley. Trustees indicated a preference for the rear-loaded option during discussion.

Legal counsel and trustees agreed to attach conditions to the ordinance: the structure must be built as a duplex in substantial conformance with the architectural elevations and depictions reviewed by the Zoning and Planning Commission; front doors must face 50 Fifth Court; garage access must face the rear alley; and the builder must meet all village-code requirements such as brick facing. The revised ordinance with that condition was the version before the board when it voted.

The petitioner said the units will be sold as private residences, not rented. Trustees asked that the final construction comply with village building codes and that permit-stage plans reflect the elevations provided as Exhibit 3 attached to the ordinance.

Trustees approved the conditional ordinance by roll call; no amendments were introduced during the public discussion and the motion passed unanimously.

The board also approved a related subdivision ordinance at the same meeting. Trustees said they expect the petitioner to produce permitted plans that comply with village standards as the project advances through permit review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Trustees Meeting (2025-10) June 24th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Village Board granted a conditional use variation allowing a two-family duplex at 9239 South 50 Fifth Court, subject to architectural elevations and conditions reviewed by the Zoning and Planning Commission.","taxTitle","Oak Lawn, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",4200,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128085,"Trustees approve senior-programming agreement with park district amid capacity and disposal concerns",2068,55000,2123000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5751950-7325d263396a352fa90999df6a1f3361&start=55&end=2123","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5751950-7325d263396a352fa90999df6a1f3361/thumbnail_55000.jpg","/articles/6128085/Oak-Lawn/Cook-County/Illinois/Trustees-approve-senior-programming-agreement-with-park-district-amid-capacity-and-disposal-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128085-bfd7dc87f6b0c5a89bb8184f7a520414/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153092&Signature=LhaCtDT2GxlVvttAmBNxJIiIGX2qoP2tSPX3F4a4nUHaQ7eU2LmHgN9kskXtq3orqzgkRm2ceECueQatmrD0mTY1Q3SK-CeHUt8SqAGFt-Sh8Ed5AIz7HaXkUqZzGC54vtLfQw3IqhvJ-QPthiRvS8QGgKCsdVqfAvmSoLqCz5WVuneIq~eUKpn9lvB3G8RvXxKTAFWvmqbyKMyE-12~uAjN2tJBAGrdW1vLjb7iuvMqzAYrqtNrgx5yigiFbOcdZgOoKXMWzA0owOQ7ryE4kvG5VqRrEdN5-6YvszlUZGKYAt-Rp~U9Kp0X7eNOyjNRzxkNt~pNzPaQqI9Ce3C1gA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Oak Lawn seniors told trustees at the June 24 meeting they are worried the new Park District activity center will not have enough space and that donated books and games at the existing senior center may be thrown away during the move.

Jerry Linehan, who spoke during public comment, said he and another volunteer found garbage dumpsters being used at the senior center and asked staff to ensure reusable books and games are not placed in landfill-bound containers. \"Do not put books in the dumpster that goes into a landfill,\" he said, estimating there were about \"maybe a hundred, well maybe 120\" books in a bookcase.

Dale Kaczmarek, speaking for the Oak Lawn Senior Council, said the conceptual floor plan he reviewed showed rooms of about 54 and 35 square feet (described in the meeting as the sizes provided by the petitioner), which he believes will not comfortably accommodate the 75 to 80 seniors who attend on peak days. He asked why seniors were not consulted earlier on capacity needs.

Trustees said a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Oak Lawn Park District for senior programming at the park-district activity center (Resolution 25-11-51) was on the consent agenda and was approved as part of the meeting's consent items. Mayor Borderer said the village is partnering with another taxing body to \"provide better services\" and that combining tax dollars could improve senior services.

Trustees and senior commenters discussed operational details: the park district will operate the senior programming at the activity center, and village staff said box lunches could be moved to the nearby Stony Creek Golf Course if needed during busy events. The board did not vote to change the facilities plan at the meeting, but trustees said they would work with Park District Director Tom Hardwick and senior volunteers to resolve storage and capacity questions.

On the specific disposal concern, Mayor Borderer said he would follow up with Mike at the senior center and with Park District Director Tom Hardwick to determine whether the bookcase and donated materials can be stored or redistributed to local libraries or charities instead of being discarded.

The board approved the senior-programming intergovernmental agreement as part of the consent agenda; the ordinance and other consent items were carried by roll call with no recorded dissent on that vote.

Trustees told seniors they will continue to discuss layout and usage of the new space and encouraged senior leaders to provide specific counts and program schedules so staff can plan capacity accordingly.","The Village Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Oak Lawn Park District for senior programming at the park district activity center while residents raised concerns about space in the new facility and improper disposal of donated senior-center books.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128090,"Oak Lawn resident says delayed response after rottweiler attack, trustees urge follow-up",492,283000,775000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5751950-7325d263396a352fa90999df6a1f3361&start=283&end=775","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5751950-7325d263396a352fa90999df6a1f3361/thumbnail_283000.jpg","/articles/6128090/Oak-Lawn/Cook-County/Illinois/Oak-Lawn-resident-says-delayed-response-after-rottweiler-attack-trustees-urge-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128090-5df9e942dc07cc5d73c1009a3c6ea78c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153092&Signature=kTFmpKFGRdxhmFdgAvI6AWUNG~FV5F6ostUDAKyd3oBH30VJbmNTkmx-kn2sDa5ObFsx3XXN7qseNcT2y~-YvNWQog-z6ol2eYZpvxGs89s~CikIzIFF1JKjUHdENePk7zMbqpv0EqXAgxm367PQv~dx1iGnPcpUU~6kD2f~u~H8aAQie8xqbzYzBE93-6KLMpuQu0phhNL-vgHndMEMBwwfto68-r8D8sVyX94Pp7DHDOwiZ9WNXSLyhQANgRpudFvswIqMEcH1AGxoF467l9iL1yAtIcHBAvfFXacp7fLQIbmrObU0bsARknaHVavKQkYfZdfzMDt0-xDRbJP0Zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elena Hernandez, an Oak Lawn resident and licensed social worker, told the Village Board on June 24 that a rottweiler jumped a backyard fence and charged her 9-year-old daughter on June 8, causing injuries that required stitches and a hospital visit.

Hernandez said she made multiple calls and visits to the Oak Lawn Police Department and the village's animal-control office before the Cook County Animal Control worker received the required documentation and opened a dangerous-dog investigation. \"It took my push, my advocacy, my diligence, and my own investigation to have the Cook County Animal Control Department request the animal bite card and the dangerous dog investigation,\" she said.

The account matters because the village code and county procedures assign roles for reporting and investigating animal bites. Hernandez said she first went to the police station on June 15 to provide photos and medical records, that an Oak Lawn animal-control officer contacted her on June 17, and that the animal-bite card and investigation were submitted to Cook County on June 18. She told trustees the delay left her and her child feeling unsafe and traumatized.

Mayor Borderer said staff would follow up. \"Our assistant village manager will have a discussion with the chief,\" the mayor said during the meeting, and trustees asked that village staff contact Hernandez directly to gather details.

Trustee Bud Stalker offered to be a contact point for Hernandez and urged her to call the village office. The board did not take formal action at the meeting but directed staff to review the timeline Hernandez described and to confer with the police chief and Cook County Animal Control about the case and any procedural gaps.

Hernandez described injuries and aftermath in personal detail: she said her daughter received stitches and has been left with anxiety about outdoor activities. She asked the village to consider adding back-up coverage for animal-control duties to avoid similar delays in the future.

The board did not vote on new policy or staffing during the meeting. Trustees said they would report back after staff and the police chief review the incident and the village's compliance with Cook County reporting procedures.

For next steps, residents were told they may contact the village manager's office or the assistant village manager to discuss the case and any procedural changes the village might consider.","At the June 24 Village of Oak Lawn Board of Trustees meeting, resident Elena Hernandez described a June 8 attack on her 9-year-old daughter and criticized the village's animal control response. Trustees asked staff to follow up with the police chief and Cook County Animal Control.","actionData","errors"]

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