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May 9, 2024 PC Minutes Page 5 Sheryl Ferguson, 10244 122nd Street N, stated that she lives at the house closest to the existing school, and that she is concerned about the lighting, heat, and noise that would be generated from a parking lot immediately to the rear of her property. Steve Corteau, 12545 Keller Ave N, stated that he was concerned about the groundwater use of the school and whether it’ll affect neighboring wells. Taryn Sirianni, 10152 119th Street N, stated that she has children attending Liberty and supports the school’s long-term vision, that three would only be about 20 students of driving age at the school, and that she’s happy that the property wasn’t sold to a developer proposing a use with greater impact. Beth Jerome, 12444 Keller Ave N, stated that she is concerned about the potential campus development, that she doesn’t like the sizing of the pond and septic system, and that the proposal does not fit the character of the neighborhood. Abigail Johnson, 12115 Heather Ave N, stated that she has children attending Liberty and supports the project, and stated that the families who live in Hugo would appreciate a school location closer to where they live. Terry Poirier, 10284 122nd Street N, stated that his property backs up to the location of the proposed parking lot, and is concerned about the potential lighting and traffic. Poirier described an accident that occurred in the past involving a parent leaving the current school and a truck on 122nd Street. Chris O’Connell, 11115 122nd Street, stated that he was concerned about noise impact from sporting events, taxes and property values, and the impact on adjacent wells. Karen Ukura, 12969 Keller Ave N, stated that she is concerned about the size of the pond and septic system, noise, and all other items that other neighbors have brought up. Matt Fritze, 10909 Joliet Ave N, stated that he has children at Liberty and supports the project. Fritze stated that he is the chair of the City of Grant Planning Commission, and encouraged the Hugo Planning Commission to use tools at their disposal to make appropriate recommendations and reasonable conditions. Mary Rice, 12743 Keller Ave N, stated that she thought there was a minimum lot size of 10 acres, and that she is concerned about the potential future buildout, traffic, and the number of parents who will be dropping off and picking up students. Chair Kleissler paused the comments for staff to answer questions. Juba, referencing the traffic concerns, stated that the applicant has completed a traffic study which has been reviewed and approved by Washington County, who are requiring improvements including the addition of turn lanes to mitigate traffic. Juba stated that a recommended condition in the dr aft resolution and CUP is to require a revised lighting plan, but that the Planning Commission can recommend additional conditions related to lighting. Juba stated that the pond is sized for site balance purposes, and that the septic