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Board approves Waterfall Plaza changes

Orland ParkNov 4, 20252 min read

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The Board approved zoning and special-use changes for Waterfall Plaza, including a new drive-through restaurant use and site improvements at 8752 W. 159th Street. It also approved a related special use for a drive-through window, with two trustees voting no on each of the Waterfall Plaza ordinance items.

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What this means

The biggest outcome was approval of changes that allow Waterfall Plaza to be renovated and to add a drive-through restaurant use. The Board also approved a separate special use for Miraj Coffee House & Co. with outdoor seating and a drive-through window. For residents, this means the shopping center can move forward with redevelopment plans at 8752 W. 159th Street, subject to the approved conditions and permits.

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Approved the October 15, 2025 special meeting minutes.
Approved the October 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes.
Approved the Waterfall Plaza site improvement amendment and adopted Ordinance 6052.
Approved a special use for Miraj Coffee House & Co. with a drive-through and outdoor seating and adopted Ordinance 6053.
Approved a special use with modifications for Waterfall Plaza and adopted Ordinance 6054.
Approved accounts payable of $2,699,203.97 and payroll of $1,668,832.71.
Approved the controlled burn policy and several consent agenda items.
Approved a special use for the police department backup dispatch center wireless facility and adopted Ordinance 6055.
Approved advisory board appointments.

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Board of Trustees

Nov 4, 2025, 1:00 AMVillage Hallscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE
Approval of the October 15, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
Approval of the October 20, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Honoring Northwestern Medicine St. George Cancer Institute
Advisory Board Appointments
PRE-SCHEDULED CITIZENS & VISITORS
NON-SCHEDULED CITIZENS AND VISITORS FOR AGENDA-SPECIFIC PUBLIC COMMENT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Accounts Payable October 20, 2025, through November 3, 2025 - Approval
CONSENT AGENDA
Payroll for October 24, 2025 - Approval
2025 Resolution for Adoption of Village of Orland Park Controlled Burn Policy
Village Hall HVAC Improvement Project - Phase 2 - Final Approval
Civic Center ADA Door Installation Project
ITB 25-063 - 143rd Street Brick Paver Leveling - Bid Award
Schussler Park Phase II Design Services, Contract Amendment, Supplement #1
Fireworks - Notice of Cancellation
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC SAFETY
TECHNOLOGY
PUBLIC WORKS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR A WIRELESS FACILITY (ORLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT BACKUP DISPATCH CENTER WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK, AS AMENDED
ORDINANCE AMENDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (WATERFALL PLAZA - 8760 W. 159TH STREET)
ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR A RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVE THROUGH SERVICE WINDOW AND OUTDOOR SEATING - MIRAJ COFFEE HOUSE & CO. (8752 159th STREET UNIT 12)
ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE WITH MODIFICATIONS (WATERFALL PLAZA - 8760 W. 159TH STREET)
ENGINEERING
RECREATION AND PARKS
2026 Southwest Job Fair Memorandum of Understanding
FINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 3 OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING WATER SHUTOFF FEES
FY2025 Budget Amendment #4 - 2024 Rollovers and Budget Transfer
Resolution Determining The 2025 Tax Levy In Compliance With The Truth In Taxation Law
Resolution Making the FY2026 Proposed Annual Budget Available for Public Inspection and Setting a Public Hearing Date
MAYOR
OFFICIALS
VILLAGE MANAGER
Service Delivery Review Request for Proposals
Advocacy & Legislative Consulting Selection
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
NON-SCHEDULED CITIZENS & VISITORS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS RELEVANT TO VILLAGE BUSINESS
BOARD COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE BOARD MEETING
Report on Executive Session and Action as a Result of, if any.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:09 P.M.
Passed the Consent Agenda
ORDER OF ITEMS
PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS...Continued
/AS
Audio Recording for November 3, 2025, Board of Trustees Meeting
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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Board approves Waterfall Plaza changes

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