Board Reviews Special Use for Landscape Business Near Cedar Road S-Curve

New Lenox Village Board of Trustees Meeting | Dec. 8, 2025

Article Summary: The Village Board voted not to object to a Will County special use request for a landscaping business on South Cedar Road, contingent on the developer improving the site plan. Village officials requested paving for passenger vehicles and proper screening for outdoor storage areas.

Cedar Road Development Key Points:

• Location: A 17.3-acre property at the southwest corner of Cedar Road and Bruce Road (17958 South Cedar Road).

• Project: A proposed landscaping business featuring an 18,500-square-foot building for office and storage use.

• Village Conditions: The Village requested that the county require paved parking for employees/customers and 8-foot screening for outdoor storage.

• Outcome: The Board voted unanimously not to object to the county permit, provided the village’s conditions are met.

The New Lenox Village Board reviewed a request for a county special use permit regarding a property at 17958 South Cedar Road in Lockport, located at the “S-curve” near Bruce Road. The proposal involves developing a landscape business on the site.

The plan includes an 18,500-square-foot building with 2,500 square feet of office space and 16,000 square feet for repair, maintenance, and storage. While the property is under Will County jurisdiction, the village has the right to object to the special use.

Village staff expressed concern regarding the proposed use of gravel for the entire site, including the parking lot and outdoor storage areas. “Staff would like to see that the county consider requiring paving, especially of the passenger vehicle parking,” planning staff told the Board. Additionally, the village requested that outdoor storage areas be screened with an 8-foot fence and landscaping, consistent with village code requirements.

The petitioner’s attorney, Mr. Kavanagh, indicated his client was willing to comply with the screening requirements, noting that a berm is already planned along the frontage. He also stated his client would not object to paving the parking area but hoped to retain gravel in the back for drainage purposes.

The Board voted unanimously to formally “not object” to the request, contingent upon the county incorporating the village’s recommendations regarding paving and screening.