Title/Name/Summary
Centennial Park Aquatic Center Modernization, Phase I - 15600 West Avenue - Fence
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
Centennial Park Aquatic Center Modernization, Phase I - 15600 West Avenue - Fence
Legistar ID: 2024-0731
Project ID: AR-24-00486
Petitioner
Village of Orland Park
Joel Van Essen (Public Works Director)
Purpose
The petitioner is proposing to install an 8’ tall wood plastic composite fence along the perimeter of the Aquatic Center with 3 maintenance gates, 1 pedestrian gate, and 1 motorized sliding gate.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 15600 West Avenue
P.I.N.(s): 27-16-300-002-0000
Parcel Size: 20.33 acres
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Centennial
Comprehensive Land Designation: Open Space, Parks, & Recreation
Existing Zoning: OS Open Space District
Existing Land Use: Commercial
Surrounding Land Use:
North: BIZ General Business District (Office)
South: OS Open Space District (Centennial Park)
East: OS Open Space District (Open Space)
West: OS Open Space District (Centennial Park)
HISTORY
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) Modernization Project has been approved by the Village Board to progress in three phases of construction. The first phase is planned to be completed in the Fall of 2024, and consists of the construction of general facility improvements, including lighting, fencing, gates, turnstile, windows, restrooms, landscaping, concrete work, locker room updates, security/PA system upgrades, and other aesthetic improvements. The fence installation triggers the requirement for an Appearance Review. Future project phases will take place over the next 3 years.
DETAILED PLANNING DISCUSSION
Fencing
According to section 6-310.F, fences in a non-residential district may be either solid or up to 50% open and shall not exceed 8’ in height. The proposed open fence is 8’ tall and encloses the entire Aquatic Center swimming pool and recreation area. In addition, five 8’ tall ga...
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