Title
Mini Academy II - 9970 W. 151st Street - Appearance Review for new Playground Gazebo
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
Mini Academy II - Appearance Review for new Playground Gazebo 2025-0528
Petitioner
Bozena Buniowska
Purpose
The applicant proposes to install a 12-foot by 20-foot hardtop gazebo within the playground area behind the building at 9970 151st Street
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Address: 9970 West 151st Street
P.I.N.(s): 27-09-402-043-0000 ; 27-09-402-014-0000
Parcel Size: 0.82 Acres (35,719 Square Feet)
Comprehensive Plan Planning District & Designation: Orland Grove Planning District with Neighborhood Mixed Use Designation
Existing Zoning: BIZ General Business District
Existing Land Use: Day Care Center
Surrounding Land Uses & Zoning:
North: R-3A Residential District - Single Family Home
South: BIZ General Business District - (across 151st Street) Commercial Retail
East: R-3 Residential District - Single Family Home
West: BIZ General Business District - Offices (Marquette Bank)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The applicant proposes to install a 12-foot by 20-foot hardtop gazebo within the playground area behind the building at 9970 151st Street. The proposed gazebo is 10 feet tall and features a bronze aluminum frame with a galvanized steel double roof, providing durability and resistance to both snow loads (up to 2,500 lbs) and winds up to 40 mph. It includes a weather-resistant design suitable for year-round outdoor use. The gazebo will be a permanent fixture, securely anchored to the ground.
Per Section 6-302.C.2 of the Land Development Code, gazebos are not permitted within the front setback (between the building and the front property line), must be located a minimum of five feet from any property line, and shall not exceed 15 feet in height or the height of the principal structure-whichever is less. The proposed location and height appear to comply with these requirements.
Overall, the project conforms to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Codes and policies for this area.The proposed gazebo design and location meets all applicable Land Development Code requirements and design standards.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for the Planet Fitness Exterior Renovations, case number 2025-0528, Also known as Mini Academy II Appearance Review for new Playground Gazebo submitted on June 11, 2025 has been administratively approved on July 11, 2025 subject to the following conditions:
1. Meet all building code related items; and
2. A permit is obtained from the Development Services Department prior to the commencement of any work.