Title/Name/Summary
High Point Elementary & Orland Junior High - 14825 & 14855 West Avenue - Appearance Review for Phase II Renovations
History
Project
High Point Elementary & Orland Junior High - 14825 & 14855 West Avenue - Appearance Review for Phase II Renovations
Petitioner
Dan Miletic, raSmith
Purpose
The petitioner proposes to do site improvements to Orland Junior High and High Point’s main parking lot, pedestrian entrances, and lighting upgrades, etc. etc.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 14825 & 14855 West Avenue
P.I.N.(s): 27-09-400-003-0000
Parcel Size: 20.05 acres
Building Size: OJH: 79,393sf; HP: 37,031sf
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Orland Grove Planning District
Comprehensive Land Designation: Community and Institutional
Existing Zoning: R-3 Residential
Existing Land Use: School
Surrounding Land Use:
North: OS - Open Space
South: R-3A Residential - Single Family Residential
East: R-3 - Open Space
West: R-2 and R-3A Residential - Single Family Residential
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
As part of the approved school expansion projects at High Point and Orland Junior High (Case No.?2022-1018), the petitioner was required to complete on-site improvements, including a new landscape plan and a garbage enclosure. Additional improvements proposed as part of this appearance review include hardscaping improvements at the school entryways, upgraded pedestrian crosswalks, improved site lighting, and the relocation of several parking spaces. New seating areas, benches, and flagpoles are also proposed near the main entrances to enhance the entryways to the schools.
SITE PLAN
The site plan titled “Orland School District 135: 2025 Site Renovations at: Orland Junior High and High Point Elementary”, last revised May 7, 2025, outlines all changes to the site.
Land Use / Compatibility
The proposed land use is existing and is compatible with the R-3 Residential District and the Comprehensive Plan vision for thi...
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