Title
High Point Elementary School Playground Equipment Replacement - 14825 West Avenue - Appearance Review
History
Project: Liberty Elementary School Playground Equipment Replacement - 2026-0012
Petitioner: Ted Schulz, Orland School District 135
Project Representative: Lori Vierow, PLA, JSD Professional Services, Inc.
Purpose: The applicant seeks approval to demolish and reconstruct the playground on site.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Address: 14825 West Avenue
P.I.N.: 27-09-400-003-0000
Parcel Size: 19.3 acres
Planning District: Orland Grove Planning District
Planning Land Use Designation: Community and Institutional
Zoning District: R-3 Residential
Adjacent Properties:
North: OS - Open Space
East: OS - Open Space
South: R-3A - Single Family Residential
West: R-2 & R-3A - Single Family Residential
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant seeks to remove and install new playground equipment in the existing playground area at High Point Elementary located at 14825 West Avenue. The playground is located to the northeast of the building.
Site Plan
The proposed playground improvements include all equipment shown in the rendering and the equipment schedule on Sheet SD1.1 of the plans. Synthetic turf is proposed beneath the swing set, while a poured-in-place rubber surface is proposed throughout the remainder of the play area. Playground surface colors are identified on Sheet SD6.1. The plan also includes four benches and two cantilevered yellow shade structures.
Three trees are proposed for removal. One tree located within the play area will be removed due to the size and configuration of the playground. The remaining two trees, located outside of the play area, are dead. Each tree is approximately 6 inches in diameter.
Per the Land Development Code, tree mitigation is not required for trees identified as dead or in poor condition. The applicant proposes to plant three 3-inch caliper Autumn Gold Ginkgo trees to offset the other tree removal on site.
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 2026-0012, as shown on the plan set titled “High Point Elementary Playground” last dated December 15, 2025, has been administratively approved on December 30, 2025, subject to the condition that all building code related items are met.