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Planning & Zoning Board June 13, 2001 Page 12 Mr. Smyser stated with the re- zoning request, they could not ensure a park in that area. However, if a plan came in the future, the Park Board would compare the proposal to the existing Park and Trail plan. He stated the Park Board made the recommendations as to where the parks should be located, which then came to the Planning and Zoning Board and then went to the City Council for consideration. Gary Trettel stated his concern on the proposed plan was the sharing of facilities with the middle school. He stated there were wetland mitigation issues, as well as elementary school children sharing facilities with older children. Also, he would also like a park in the area. Branden Curtis stated he was not opposed to the development, but his concern was a safety factor. He stated the traffic on Birch Street needed to be addressed and slowed down. If a school was proposed to be added, they had to look even more closely at the traffic issues. Ken Wagner stated he had also paid a premium for his lot and stated he did not see the value of selling the land at this time. He asked the School District wait on the sale of the land until they knew what they needed in the future. Mr. Christensen gave some of the advantages of sharing the facilities. He stated some of the larger events that were too large for one facility could be held in the other facility without inconveniencing anyone. Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to close the public hearing on Items E and F at 8:46 p.m., and was supported by Ms. Lane. Motion carried 4 -0. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to deny rezoning from PSP to R -1X, and was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Motion carried 4 -0. F. PUBLIC HEARING, Centennial School District, New Elementary School Site, Rezone, Minor Subdivision Staff presented the application by explaining ISD 12 had a letter of intent to purchase 15+ acres of industrial zoned land located at the northeast corner of the existing Centennial Middle School site for the purpose of building a new elementary school. The site was currently zoned L -I, Light Industrial and would require a change in zoning to PSP, Public /Semi - Public District to accommodate the elementary school. The School District had requested consideration of the following development applications to facilitate a new elementary school at this location: 1. Rezoning from L -1, Limited Industrial Zoning District to PSP, Public /Semi - Public Zoning District. 2. Subdivision to create a parcel to be conveyed to the School District. Staff presented its analysis of the request stating upon investigation of the needed elementary school, the School District had selected the proposed site next to the Centennial Middle School for the following reasons: