08-09-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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Where will the play area equipment go once the temporary cones are removed (i.e. slides, swings, etc.)? Installation of temporary traffic cones does not seem like a sufficient safety barrier for kids with vehicles driving around it and/or having parking spaces adjacent which require backing up into that play area. Also, these cones will not keep balls, equipment, toys, etc. from inadvertently going outside that space, how will this be controlled (i.e. play items and kids)? If consideration is given to allowing the charter school to occupy the property at 2925 Country Drive, staff would strongly recommended that conditions be added to the PUD to provide for a more permanent play area (i.e. fencing, removal of striping, signage) for safety purposes. Recommendation In summary, the Planning Commission should make a determination if a school use should be allowed in this zoning district and location. If this use is appropriate, Planning Staff believes additional information and an updated site plan need to be submitted for further review to address the following concerns: 1. Specifics as stated in this report on pick-up/drop-off flow through the site and an analysis of stacking to ensure continuous site flow and no staking on County Drive will occur for both bus and parent traffic. 2. Staff does not believe temporary cone delineation of the play area provides sufficient safety for children at play due to the proximity of moving traffic around the play area. In addition, we have concerns of the mixed use of bus loading/unloading within the play area. If the Planning Commission believes the use of this site as a school is consistent with the Districts intended land use, city staff will follow up with possible ordinance amendment language for your consideration based on the PUD conditions recommended and updated information submitted by the applicant.