BHS Stadium Improvements

On November 16, 2021, the Board of Education awarded a contract to improve the stadium bleachers and lighting at Batavia High School.  The stadium improvements are subject to approval by the Plan Commission of the City of Batavia.

Notice of Public Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons concerned that on December 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., the Plan Commission of the City of Batavia will hold a Public Meeting to conduct an Administrative Design Review referred to the Plan Commission pursuant to Zoning Code Chapter 5.6 for proposed revised field lights and stadium improvements for property located at 1201 Main Street, Batavia, IL 60510. The applicant is DLR Group, 333 W Wacker Dr, Suite 850, Chicago, IL on behalf of the Batavia Public School District 101, 335 W Wilson St, Batavia, IL, 60510, property owner. The applicant is seeking to modify field lighting and bleachers at the existing stadium on the High School property. 

Pursuant to the Illinois Open Meeting Act (5 ILCS Section 120/7(e)), and due to COVID-19 social distancing limitations on the number of persons that can be physically present in the normal meeting room at City Hall, this Public Meeting will be conducted virtually online by electronic means.  The meeting’s agenda will be posted a minimum of 72 hours before the meeting at: www.cityofbatavia.net/agendacenter.  Those wishing to attend the meeting may register online at https://www.cityofbatavia.net/PC1. 

Information regarding the proposed amendment is available for review at the Community and Economic Development Department in the City of Batavia Municipal Building during normal business hours. You may also contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 630-454-2700. 

Project Objectives

The stadium improvements will include:

  • Replacing the bleachers to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and
  • Increasing bleacher capacity from approximately 1,200 to 1,500 spectators with the ability to support future expansion.
  • Upgrading lighting poles and fixtures for improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Impacts on Neighbors

Apart from some construction traffic, the impact of the proposed improvements on neighbors to the school property are expected to be minimal.  In particular:

  • Light poles will be shortened from 78 feet to 70 feet.
  • New LED fixtures will reduce lighting glare and spill at the edge of the school property from current levels.
  • The bleachers and press box will remain close to their current heights.

More information on the project will be posted here when it becomes available.