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May 9, 2024 PC Minutes <br />Page 7 <br /> <br />since residents in May Township were also notified. Juba stated that the Planning Commission doesn’t <br />see a staff report or full plans until the meeting packet is distributed the week before the public <br />hearing. <br /> <br />Chair Kleissler asked about long-term traffic control plans and whether the intersection could have a <br />signal, and stated that the direction of traffic on Keller Avenue is already busy. Juba stated that <br />Washington County did not indicate that there would need to be a traffic signal. Chair Kleissler asked if <br />school zone speed signs would be installed, and Juba stated that the school wants to place them but <br />that Washington County had a reason not to include school zone signage. Chair Kleissler stated that <br />she would prefer a school speed zone sign be placed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Arcand asked if there is an ordinance requirement for the height of the light poles, and <br />that there have been examples throughout the city of downcast lighting with little reflectivity. Juba <br />stated that the lighting plan currently meets the ordinance standards, but there are ways to <br />recommend additional lighting requirements based on community feedback. <br /> <br />Commissioner Arcand asked if the architect could provide more context on her comment about having <br />room to move the parking lot. Kelly stated that the parking lot could me moved 5-10 feet to the north, <br />but that they prefer to keep it as close to the school as possible to minimize walking distance. <br />Commissioner Arcand asked what kind of landscaping was being proposed for the parking lot. Kell y <br />stated that the landscaping is designed to minimize glare from headlights. Juba stated that the <br />Planning Commission cane make appropriate recommendations if they have concerns about the <br />parking lot. <br /> <br />Commissioner Derr asked how many students attended the former Withrow Elementary School. A <br />resident said roughly 150 students. <br /> <br />Steve Corteau, 12545 Keller Ave N, expressed concerns about lighting for athletic fields and asked if <br />properties to the north will drain to the proposed stormwater pond. Mike Bran dt stated that drainage <br />from properties to the north will drain to the stormwater pond, with the volume being reclaimed to <br />irrigate the school property and will be treated through the pond. Commissioner asked to clarify that <br />there are three uncapped wells on the property, Brandt replied that there are three monitoring wells, <br />and three additional wells are proposed. Commissioner Arcand asked if the wells will eventually be <br />capped, Brandt stated that they will be eventually capped and relocated. Elise Kelly stated that there <br />are currently no plans for any athletic fields, but if they were to come in the future the development <br />team will work with staff to ensure they meet ordinance standards. <br /> <br />Beth Jerome, 12444 Keller Ave N, stated she was concerned with traf fic and drop off on Keller Avenue. <br />Juba stated that drop-off is part of the reason that the plans have a long queuing driveway, and that <br />traffic will circulate through the parking lot. Bill Wright, 12388 Keller Ave N, stated that the traffic <br />design most affects the neighboring residents. <br />