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Liberty Classical Academy Site Plan Page 2 B. Natural Characteristics of Site The site is 8.97 acres and consists of the existing elementary school and associated fields and parking. The property does not have wetlands on site. 4. ANALYSIS: A. Level of City Discretion in Decision-Making The City's discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed project complies with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets these standards, the City must then approve the site plan. B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards Site Plan Elementary School The site consists of the elementary school and community gymnasium and is approximately 33,000 square feet. The applicant is proposing an approximately 1,800 square foot addition to create a canopy at the main entrance. There will also be an addition to the existing parking lot on the east side of the building. The additional parking allowed for better circulation for drop-off and pick-up. The school does not have busing, it is all parent drop-off and pick-up. The applicant is also planning on interior renovation of the school. Setbacks All setback requirements have been met with this application. Streets and Access The existing site has access from 122"d/CR 7. The site has sufficient access and the proposed additions does not require additional access. MnDOT did review the plans and provided a comment letter dated May 4, 2022. They stated an access permit is not required at this time since they are not proposed new access point and the use is remaining a school. They did have some recommendations if the site expands and traffic increases. Parking The existing site has one parking lot totaling 38 parking spaces and the applicant is proposing an additional 30 parking spaces, totaling 68 parking spaces and meeting the ordinance requirements. Staff is comfortable with this proposal.