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Pinewoad I'ebruary 21, 2001 Page 2 .Developrnent Ret�iew Da�cus�iane Setbacks: There will be no change ta the building setbacks as a result of this expansion. The parlcing lot setbacks wi11 not increase as a resuit of the expansion either, however they currently do not comply with City Code. The parking lot aIoxzg Quincy Street actually goes beyond the property line and into City right of way by approximafiely 6 feet. The School District wouid tike to maintain ihis "negative setback" for the parking to be expanded southward along the same line. To do so, this will require approval of a varian�e. Draina�e and Utilit� The applicant has applied for a Rice Creek Watershed I3is�rict permit, which is required due to the size of the lot and the extent of impervious surface area being mat�ipulated. S�aff will defer to RCWD a11 issues related to drainage and ponding. The Public �lorks department wiil also review the plans. Landscapin� 5ome of the landscaping and plantings will be removed and relocated as a result of the building and parlcing lot expansion. It is not known if any additiar�al plantings will be provided. This wili need to be clarified. Li�hting�: It is not lalown if there will be additional lighting installed as a result of this project. Given that the school is bordered by residential properties, the City's requirements for lighting and glare will need to be saiisfied. Access: Wkule one of its four access points will be eliminated with tt�is proposal, staffwill seek i comment from l�amsey County and the City's Public Works Director, The diversion of all traffic—busses and cars—onto County Road I may be of some coneern to the County. i�ariance: As indicated above, the parking lot along Quincy Street already encroaches onto City right of way. The plans are to expand this parking area to the south using the same setback line. To allow this, a variance will need to be approved as well as approval of a linnited use agreement of some kind to formalize the arrange�nent. Canditional Use Perfnit: Schools and religious izzsiitutions located within a residential district require a conditional use permit. Because most of these types of facilities in Mounds Visw predate the current Zoning Code, most do not have a CUP. It has been ihe City's policy to require a CTJP in the event of any expansions so as to bring the facility into compliance with the Code. While CiJP approval is typically assured, it does provide the opportunity to review such issues as parlcing, traf�'ic, lighting and other faciors which may impact the residential neighborhood. Co�acla��i�n: Review the site plans date stamped 2-1 -01. Representatives from the applicani, Perlcins aiid Will, may be in attendance for the meeting to answer any specific questions the Connmission may have regarding this project. No action wi11 be talcen at ihis meeting. ; �.