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