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As a childcare facility, the proposed project will comply with all state and local childcare <br />licensing requirements. This includes state licensure with regular required inspections <br />from the state. A few safety highlights provided at each facility include fully fenced <br />playground spaces, access control at all exterior building entrances, staffed reception desk <br />at main entry and a communication system throughout the building. <br /> <br />The 2-story Primrose School takes local design guidelines into consideration and the <br />classic, yet modern look works well with the Bridgewater Village and City of Lake Elmo. The <br />childcare use will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so it will not change <br />the essential character of that area. Vehicular approaches to the property will not create <br />traffic congestion or interfere with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares. The <br />proposed use will not be hazardous or create a nuisance to existing or future neighboring <br />structures. The proposed childcare use will not create excessive additional requirements at <br />public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic <br />welfare of the community. <br /> <br />Conforming with Comprehensive Plan <br />The Comprehensive Plan emphasizes enhancing community services and amenities to <br />support a growing population. Introducing a high-quality early childhood education center <br />like Primrose School would address the increasing demand for educational services, <br />contributing positively to the community's development objectives. <br /> <br />The establishment of a Primrose School would create employment opportunities and <br />attract families seeking quality education, thereby stimulating local economic activity. This <br />initiative aligns with the Plan's goals of fostering economic development through diversified <br />services. By providing reputable early childhood education, Primrose School would <br />enhance the range of community services available in Lake Elmo, supporting the Plan's <br />vision of a well-rounded and family-friendly community. <br /> <br />The proposed Primrose School aligns with Lake Elmo's 2040 Comprehensive Plan by <br />enhancing educational services, contributing to economic development, and enriching <br />community amenities. <br /> <br />Compatibility with neighborhood <br />A Primrose School is an ideal addition to Bridgewater Village in Lake Elmo, seamlessly <br />integrating into the mixed-use community that blends residential and commercial spaces. <br />With housing situated toward the rear of the development and commercial users <br />positioned at the front, this location provides a strategic and convenient setting for a high- <br />quality childcare facility. Positioned at the intersection of Manning Ave N and Stillwater <br />Blvd, Primrose School offers parents easy access for drop-off and pick-up, enhancing daily <br />convenience for local families. Additionally, Primrose’s strong brand and reputation would <br />increase the development’s appeal to prospective homebuyers and renters, reinforcing the <br />City as a family-friendly, well-rounded community. <br />