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<br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br />To: Clark Schroeder, City Administrator, Lake Elmo <br /> <br />From: Paul Aplikowski | PA <br /> <br />Date: January 18, 2024 <br /> Revised February 5, 2024 <br /> <br />Comm. No: 232224 <br /> <br /> <br />Subject: Independent School District #834 <br /> Submittal to City of Lake Elmo on behalf of Stillwater Area Public Schools, <br />for the proposed New Lake Elmo Elementary School project, located at the <br />intersection of Lake Elmo Avenue North and Tenth Street North, Lake Elmo, <br />Minnesota (Property ID #2602921440001) <br /> <br /> <br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment Submittal Narrative: <br /> <br />On behalf of the Stillwater Area Public Schools, we are submitting for city staff review of a <br />comprehensive plan amendment and zoning map amendment for the proposed new <br />Lake Elmo Elementary School site. The proposed 1,100-student elementary school building would <br />replace the current Lake Elmo Elementary School located at 11030 Stillwater Boulevard, Lake Elmo, <br />Minnesota. The new building is proposed to be a total of 148,000 square feet and will likely be a <br />two-story structure. At this time, the exact footprint size is unknown as the design of the building is <br />still in progress. <br /> <br />The 47.6-acre site is currently zoned as Agricultural (A) and will require rezoning to Public Facilities <br />(PF) to accommodate the proposed educational use. A Conditional Use Permit will be submitted <br />after rezoning has been completed. In addition to rezoning the parcel, we understand that the <br />Comprehensive Plan will need the future land use guidance for this site amended from Rural Area <br />Development (RAD) to Institutional (INST). Based on comments received on the Sketch Plan <br />Review submittal, we are continuing to show access to the site from both adjacent roads (Tenth <br />Street North and Lake Elmo Avenue North). To help facilitate site safety, the District will endeavor <br />to keep the bus and visitor traffic separate. The visitor entry will be designed to allow on-site <br />stacking of waiting vehicles. <br /> <br />Aside from onsite parking and the school building itself, the site is proposed to include several <br />other amenities that have the potential to be jointly used by the school and the City of Lake Elmo <br />residents. Currently two ball fields, a greenspace field, and playground facilities are planned for the <br />site. We are aware of the need for onsite stormwater control. <br /> <br />