Commission recommends special use so United Gymnastics can continue operating under new ownership entity

The Tinley Park Plan Commission voted to recommend the Village Board grant a special use permitting United Gymnastics Academy to continue operating an indoor recreation use larger than 3,500 square feet under a reorganized ownership entity.

Staff explained the request is largely procedural: the gymnastics facility, occupying roughly 15,000 square feet in the former Bremantown Mall, has operated at that location since 2017 under a special-use approval granted by ordinance 2017-003. Zoning staff said a change in the ownership entity triggered the need to reissue the special-use approval because the zoning ordinance (section 10.10J6) calls for approved special uses to be reauthorized after certain ownership transfers.

Michael Kosilic, who was sworn before speaking, said his former business partner sold his equity stake and a new partner (Frank) is now part of the ownership group; he stated that the business will continue to operate without changes to the space, exterior or operations. Staff confirmed there are no proposed alterations to the building or site and that the request meets the special-use standards for the B2 Community Shopping zoning district.

Commissioners had no substantive objections. After the hearing closed, Commissioner Sepsy moved to recommend the Village Board grant a special use to the petitioner (recorded in the minutes as Linfu Frank Zang of United Gymnastics Academy LLC); roll call votes were affirmative and the motion carried. The commission noted the item will go to the Village Board on April 7, 2026.

What’s next: The Village Board will consider the recommendation and may reissue the special-use permit under the new ownership entity or add conditions as appropriate.