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Memorial Field Variance Application

Memorial Field Variance Application. Glenbard Township H.S. District 87 September 8, 2011. Commission Comments/ Questions. District 87 Facility Use Policy Spectator Benchmark Data – Night Attendance York Information Student Participation Data Ackerman Field – Light Data

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Memorial Field Variance Application

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  1. Memorial Field Variance Application Glenbard Township H.S. District 87 September 8, 2011 Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  2. Commission Comments/ Questions • District 87 Facility Use Policy • Spectator Benchmark Data – • Night Attendance • York Information • Student Participation Data • Ackerman Field – Light Data • Memorial Field – Master Plan • Memorial Field – Egress • Field Rental Data • Memorial Site - Elevations • Crescent Boulevard Accident Data Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  3. Commission Comments/ Questions Facility Use Policy • Board Policy provided to village staff 09-01-11 • Updated policy would include Administrative Procedure – Community Use of Memorial Field • Lights must be turned off by 9:30 pm or earlier if no scheduled use; No Sunday night light use • Outside sound systems prohibited by 3rd party groups • Comply with all posted restrictions • Encourage use of District 87’s main parking lot and/or Metra’s parking lot • Superintendent of Schools approval required for 3rd party user Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  4. Commission Comments/ Questions Spectator Benchmark Data • Contacted York; OPRF; Downers Grove North • Data Provided on Enclosed Schedule • OPRF hosts well attended field hockey tournaments & the lacrosse state playoff games; • West would not be able to host those games • OPRF is much larger HS than West Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  5. Spectator Benchmark Data (Estimates) * State playoff counts Away Teams Arrive by Bus Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  6. Spectator Benchmark Data – JV Game 8/29/11 @ 5:15 PM – Total Spectators = 57 Visitor Home Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  7. Existing Parking Approximately 333 Total Spaces Available 20 Spaces 167 Spaces 19 Spaces 10 Spaces 29 Spaces 26 Spaces 29 Spaces 33 Spaces Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  8. Commission Comments/ Questions YORK - Benchmark Data • Original 1986 Ordinance – Prior lighting technology • Lights permitted 12 times per year • Sunday – Thursday until 8 pm • Friday & Saturday until 10:30 pm • Current 2011 Ordinance – Current lighting technology • Lights permitted March 1 – June 15; August 15 – November 30 • Monday – Thursday (5:30 am – 9 pm) • Friday (5:30 am – 11 pm) • Saturday (7 am – 11 pm) • No Sunday night use allowed Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  9. “Domino Impact” Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  10. Commission Comments/ Questions Ackerman Field – Light Data (Provided by GE Park District) • Lights (wooden poles) there in late 1970s • Some lights replaced in 1980s • 70’ – 75’ light pole height; standard baseball height • 4 – 5 lamps per pole • Some lights shielded; old technology • Lights must be off by 11 PM Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  11. Commission Comments/ Questions Memorial Field – Master Plan • Enhancements that require variance • Plans have been provided to village • Enhancements that will not require variance • Potential parking lot expansion – Behind facility center • Potential concession area – Lower level facility center Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  12. Commission Comments/ Questions – Memorial Field Egress Plan • Memorial Field egress efficient/ effective • Significantly lower number of participants/spectators at Memorial Field than Duchon Field • Only 3 bleacher levels; 3 prominent exit gates, 4 total gates • Police Chief Norton conducted exercise – 200 students in less than 30 seconds Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  13. Commission Comments/ Questions – Egress Gate Locations Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  14. Commission Comments/ Questions Memorial Field – Egress Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  15. Commission Comments/ Questions 3rd Party Rental of D87Field(s) Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  16. Elevation Data Glenbard West H.S. – Memorial Field 836.2 (t/ 6th floor: 104.5) 808.3 (t/ roof: 76.6) 754.2 (t/ roof) 795.2 (t/ auditorium: 63.5) 756.5 (drive: 24.8) 800.7 (t/ 70’ pole) 731.7 (control point) 799.7 (t/ 70’ pole) 799.8 (t/ tree: 68.1) 800.7 (t/ 70’ pole) 729.6 (center field) 789.7 (t/ 60’ pole) 789.7 (t/ 60’ pole) 799.7 (t/ 70’ pole) 784.36 (t/ tree 52.66) 738.4 (t/ tracks) Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  17. Source: 8/22/11 Village of G.E. Police Dept. – Crash Reports – Crescent Blvd. Corridor Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  18. Source: 8/22/11 Village of G.E. Police Dept. – Crash Reports – Crescent Blvd. Corridor Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  19. Source: 8/22/11 Village of G.E. Police Dept. – Crash Reports – Crescent Blvd. Corridor Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

  20. Commission Comments/ Questions • Rail Data • Glen Ellyn considered ‘Quiet Zone’ • Engineer blows whistle (twice) at beginning and end of passing train • Engineer blows whistle if RR workers on site • Engineer blows whistle if pedestrians standing in yellow marked area Glenbard District 87 - Memorial Field Variance Application

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