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White Bear Lake School District Elementary School Page 4 The site is not located in the shoreland overlay district. 11. If the permit is to approve a wetlands replacement plan, the plan is in conformance with the rules of the state board of soil and water resources for such plans. The project is not proposing any wetland impacts. 12. The applicant or operator shall obtain all necessary state and local permits for the conditional use. The applicant shall be responsible for all necessary state and local permits. 13. The proposed use is adequately buffered and screened from noncompatible land uses and public rights -of -way There is a buffer of over 350 feet from the residential development to the north. Staff is recommending additional landscaping along the north side of the driveway and parking areas of the project. Site Plan Elementary School The site plan indicates the construction of an elementary school gymnasium at the north side of the building. The proposed building is located on the eastern portion of the property, adjacent to Highway 61. The primary parking lot is located northeast of the building with access to a driveway that goes to Highway 61. A bus loop, along with a small parking area is provided to the south of the building with access to Highway 61. Wetlands occupy the western portion of the property, and athletic fields are proposed over a portion of the upland area to the north. Athletic fields include two softball field sized to accommodate youth baseball. A small parking area is indicated adjacent to the fields. The main parking lot and small parking lot will serve the athletic fields located at that end of the property. Walking trails connect the fields to the school building and additional parking, as well as the residential neighborhood to the north and the Hardwood Creek Trail. Setbacks All setback requirements have been met with this application. Building Materials In August 2011, the City Council adopted the Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines. These guidelines require four sided architecture and high quality building materials. The applicant has proposed a nicely designed building for an elementary school and gymnasium. Significant architectural detail is provided and quality materials consisting primarily of brick, concrete panels, and glass are being used. There is a small amount of architectural metal used on