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Mounds View Planning Commission November 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Monn questioned if the parking lot would have lighting. Community Development Director Sevald stated the school district had submitted a lighting plan but he did not have that information this evening. Commissioner Monn asked where snow would be placed on the property. Community Development Director Sevald and a member from the school district reviewed the snow storage location areas. Commissioner Monn stated she supported the wider entrance point, but noted she still had some concerns with pedestrians in this area. Community Development Director Sevald reported the 38’ wide driveway would allow for busses to more easily move in and out of this entrance. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Stevenson/Commissioner Rundle. To approve Resolution 1088-18, a Resolution Affirming Approval of an Administrative Variance for a 38-foot Wide Driveway for Edgewood Middle School at 5100 Edgewood Drive (Planning Case AV2018-001). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ C. Resolution 1089-18, Recommending Approval of a Development Review for Edgewood Middle School Community Development Director Sevald stated the Mounds View School District has proposed additions onto Edgewood Middle School, located at 5100 Edgewood Drive, to include an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, classrooms, and science lab. A Development Review by the Planning Commission and City Council is required for building additions of 10,000 square feet or 10% (excludes single-family, and two-family dwellings). The proposed additions consist of 39,735 square feet, or 36%. A Development Review is a review for compliance with applicable sections of the City Code. The Planning Commission has reviewed a number of Development Reviews in recent years for properties within the County Road 10 Corridor Overlay District. However, since this project is within the R-1 district, and not within the overlay district, there are few zoning requirements. Staff provided further comment on the request and recommended the Planning Commission approve the Development Review. Chair Klebsch stated the lighting along the sidewalk addition should be addressed by the school district. She noted a sidewalk should be added along the north side of County Road H2. In addition, the applicant should put a visual barrier in place between the pedestrian walkway and the bus drop off area. Lastly, the exit at Wooddale Drive should have signage posted to discourage heavy traffic from flowing through this entrance. Community Development Director Sevald stated these recommendations could be added to the site plan and suggested a sidewalk also be required on County Road H from the school driveway to Edgewood Drive.