Title/Name/Summary
Center School - 9407 W 151st Street - Playground Removal and Replacement
History
Project
Center School Playground Removal and Replacement
AR-24-00414
2024-0222
Petitioner
Ted Schulz - Director of Buildings and Grounds
Lori Vierow - Senior Landscape Architect
Purpose
The purpose of this petition is to remove the existing playground equipment and replace it with new playground equipment at the site located at 9407 W 151st Street.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 9407 W 151st Street
P.I.N: 27-15-100-028-0000
Lot Size: .20 acres
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Regional Core
Comprehensive Land Designation: Regional Mixed Use
Existing Zoning: COR Mixed Use District
Existing Land Use: School
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The petitioner is proposing to remove the existing playground equipment and install new playground equipment. The site is currently being used as a school, and the playground area is in the center of the parcel behind the school building.
Overall, the project conforms to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code and policies for this area.
MOBILITY
There are no changes to the parking lot for this appearance review.
SITE PLAN
Play Area
The existing bench and picnic table will be removed and replaced with new similar materials. In addition, the existing play apparatus, independent play components, climbers, and slides will be removed and replaced along with the existing footings and mulch. Likewise, the poured in place rubber element will be removed and replaced in the same location. The tuff timber element that enclosures the playground and mulch will be removed temporarily but reinstalled once play apparatus and mulch elements have been installed. A new 18'x18' shade shelter with blue color fabric will be installed with on the northern most part of the playground area.
The existing spinner, senor wall, and playhouse will remain.
There are no proposed changes to the existing asphalt and concrete. In addition, there are no changes to the existing fence on site.
Fences
All temporary fences shall not remain longer than 6 months. The proposed snow fence and slit fence will enclose only the playground area and are going to be used to prevent erosion during the construction of the play area. The Land Development Code allows for temporary slit fences when they are used for the purposes of erosion control during construction and soil stabilization.
Accessory Structure
Playgrounds are permitted detached accessory structure that is a permitted use in the COR Mixed Use District. They are allowed in the side and rear setbacks located at least 5 feet within the lot lines and do not obstruct storm water flow.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for " Center School Playground Removal and Replacement " located at 9407 W 151st Street, case number 2024-0222, has been administratively approved on March 28th, 2024 subject to the conditions:
1. The development will be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan dated January 17th, 2024.
2. Meet all Building and Land Development Code requirements
3. Obtain the necessary permits from the Village’s Building Division prior to initiating work.