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Liberty Classical Academy Site Plan and CUP Page 7 A majority of the building height will be 18 feet, except the gymnasium area that is 31.5 feet. The maximum building height is 35 feet in the AG zoning district. There will be small 1,200 square foot building for the controls for the septic system in May Township. It will be built with materials consistent with the proposed addition. Drainage and Grading The site is within the Brown's Creek Watershed District(BCWD), which reviews and approves grading and drainage, and will be required to get a permit from the BCWD. Conditional approval of the permit is anticipated at the June 151h BCWD Board Meeting. The applicant has been working with BCWD and City on the plans. The City is reviewing for all requirements more different or stringent than the BCWD standards. The plans show a stormwater facility on the southwest area of the parcel in May Township. The applicant is proposing to irrigate the green space on the property with stormwater use from the proposed pond. Grading is proposed to be completed for the entire property for site balance and to ensure there is enough water to the pond for stormwater reuse for the school. Utilities Existing and phase 1 of the school will be served by well water. The Applicant has worked with a consultant on permitting these wells through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The property is located outside of Hugo's Municipal Urban Service Area(MUSA) and the site therefore requires an a septic system. Due to the size of the septic system, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA) is required to permit the system. Staff has been in contact with the MPCA and they have stated from the plans they have the system and design look feasible. However, it is a long process for review and approval with the MPCA. It is anticipated that the MPCA review, including the public comment period, could be completed by October 2024. The septic system is located in May Township and there is an access driveway shown on County Road 7/122"d Street for maintenance access. The addition to the school is located where the existing septic area is located. Interim sewer facility panning will be required to be provided for review until such time the septic system is permitted and constructed. 5. CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION: This request is for the 33,500 square foot building addition to the existing school and associated parking lot. It is in staff s opinion that the proposed school addition meets the criteria for approval for a site plan and CUP and meet the ordinance standards in the City Code.