Title/Name/Summary
Liberty Elementary School Playground Equipment Replacement
History
Project: Liberty Elementary School Playground Equipment Replacement - 2024-0221
Petitioner: Ted Schulz, Orland School District 135
Project Representative: Lori Vierow, PLA, JSD Professional Services, Inc.
Purpose: The petitioner seeks approval to demolish and reconstruct the playground on site.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Address: 8801 151st Street
P.I.N.: 27-15-201-020-0000
Parcel Size: 19.4 acres
Building Size: 56,494 square feet
Planning District: Silver Lake South Planning District
Planning Land Use Designation: Community and Institutional
Zoning District: R-3 Residential
Adjacent Properties:
North: R-3 Single Family Residential (Silver Lake West)
East: R-3 Single Family Residential (Orland Terrace)
South: R-3 Government (Water Pumping Station & Reservoir)
West: R-3 Single Family Residential (Village Square of Orland)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The petitioner proposes to install new playground equipment in the existing playground area at Liberty School located at 8801 151st Street. The existing playground is located to the southwest of the building.
Site Plan
The petitioner proposes to remove existing equipment and install new playground equipment in an expanded play area that will measure roughly 9,630 square feet in size.
As shown on the site plan and rendering, new playground equipment includes swings, a zipline, climbing equipment, and various other playground equipment. Engineered wood fiber surfacing (wood chips) will be installed within the playground area and contained with a tuff timber edge.
There are no other changes proposed to the site, including the fitness equipment located on the west side of the school.
Overall, the project conforms to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Codes and policies for this area.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for Liberty Elementary School, case number 2024-0221, as shown on the plan set titled “Liberty Elementary School Playground” dated January 17, 2024, has been administratively approved on March 27, 2024, subject to the following conditions:
1. Meet all building code related items.