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Facilities Planning &Management <br /> UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN—MADISON <br /> March 1,2017 <br /> Roger Lane <br /> Zoning Division <br /> Room 116 City-County Building <br /> 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. <br /> Madison, Wisconsin 53703 <br /> RE: CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION—Supporting Documentation—High&Low Ropes Course <br /> 3725 Schneider Drive,Town of Dunn,Wisconsin <br /> Dear Roger, <br /> Description of Project: <br /> Design and construction of a high and low ropes course for use by student groups and staff. The course <br /> will be located south of the existing site structures within the area identified in the attached exhibits. All <br /> land is owned by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. This project will be funded through the <br /> UW-Madison Division of Student Life and operated by the Adventure Learning Program (ALPS). <br /> Operations Plan: <br /> • Type of Activity Proposed:Adventure based team-building education as administered by UW's <br /> Adventure Learning Program (ALPS). High ropes courses are natural outdoor laboratories where <br /> participants area provided with an opportunity to challenge themselves in a variety of ways and <br /> try out different strategies on how to successfully navigate those challenges. Research on the <br /> effects of ropes course experience on participants has shown increased levels of self-efficacy <br /> and locus of control; development of trust, communication skills, and teamwork; increased <br /> awareness of self and others;and leadership capacities. These skills align with the essential <br /> learning outcomes of the University and the purpose of the University of Wisconsin education. <br /> • Hours of Operation: Hours of operation are daylight dependent. The facility will be used by <br /> groups during standard business hours as well as evenings and weekends. Spring,summer,and <br /> fall will be the primary use seasons when weather conditions allow. <br /> • Anticipated Customers: UW-Madison trained and authorized facilitators/instructors will be the <br /> only allowed individuals to operate the course. The course will only be used by groups who <br /> have contracted with ALPS. This facility will not be open to the public. <br /> • Outside Storage:A 30'x30' restroom facility and storage shed is proposed as indicated on the <br /> plan. This facility along with the entire ropes course will be enclosed by a fence. <br /> • Outdoor Activities: Low and high ropes course modules. Pole heights not to exceed 50'. <br /> • Outdoor Lighting:There will be no outdoor lighting. <br /> • Outside Loudspeakers:There will be no outside loudspeakers or amplification improvements to <br /> the site. <br /> • Proposed Signs:There are no proposed signs for this facility. <br /> Division of Facilities Planning&Management,University of Wisconsin-Madison <br /> 30 N. Mills Street, 4th Floor Madison, Wisconsin 53715 <br /> 608-263-3000 fpm.wisc.edu <br />