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• • Planning & Zoning Board September 11, 2001 Page 19 Environmental Board include some Eastern Red Cedars and a row of Pines on the south side of the proposed building. Staff explained while the site plan illustrated an existing fence along I -35W, it did not indicate whether or not any new fencing was to be provided on site. In review of the site plan, it was suggested that fencing be provided in the following areas: • Along the east side of the play fields to prevent stray balls from entering the adjacent wetland. • Along the sides of the play areas (north and west of the school) which border the bus parking lot. Staff indicated as shown on the submitted site plan, two play fields had been proposed east of the elementary school. The southerly play field was also to be utilized as softball field. As mentioned previously, the softball field was not to be illuminated. Staff stated Loading activities were to occur on the east side of the building. The area was provided ample area for service vehicle maneuvering and will be screened via evergreen plantings (proposed to the north and south of the drive lane). Staff indicated as depicted on the site plan, a wetland existed in the eastern area of the site. The Rice Creek Watershed District had reviewed the plan submission and had recommended to table with authorization for administrative action (TWAFAA) subject to the receipt of certain information. Staff stated a grading /drainage plan and utility plan had been submitted for review. As noted on the utility plan, the proposed building encroached on an existing utility easement. The acceptability of this condition as well as the grading/drainage plan and utility plan should be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Staff stated it also should be noted that the Environmental Board had recommended that the area on the western side of the bus parking lot be considered for infiltration purposes. Staff recommended approval of the site and building plan/conditional use permit to allow the construction of an elementary school in a PSP, Public /Semi - Public zoning District. The recommendation was based on the findings contained in this report and subject to the conditions listed below. 1. The elementary school site is combined with the middle school site to create a single lot. 2. A site plan is submitted which encompasses the entire middle school /elementary school. 3. The area on the western side of the bus parking lot be considered for infiltration purposes. 4. The landscape plan is revised to specify the variety of each individual planting.