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CR 97-127 Conditional Use Permit - Blake SchoolJune 27, 1997 Supporting Documents. o Analysis of Issues o Site Plans o Safety Plan o Resolution 97 -67 'IlonyOpocuA Nancy l Anderson, AICP Planner O P K CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT- -BLAKE SCHOOL Council Report 97 -127 Proposed Action Staff recommends the following motion: Move to approve Resolution 97 -67, approving a conditional use permit to construct an addition to the ice arena. At the Zoning and Planning meeting, Mr. Engel moved and Mr. Blair seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ97 -14, recommending approval of a conditional use permit to construct an addition to the ice arena. The motion was approved unanimously. Overview. The applicant, Blake School, is proposing to construct an addition to the existing ice arena. The ice arena is located on the west side of the Blake School property. The proposed addition will be located on the north side of the existing ice area. The addition is approximately 92' x 45'. The addition will be used for locker rooms, showers, restrooms, coaches' offices and a weight room. The applicant is required to receive a conditional use permit because the cost of construction is over $150,000. Primary Issues to Consider. o What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan designated the subject site? o What are the specifics of the development? o What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting? o Does the safety plan address the concerns of the Planning Commission? Primary Issues to Consider. Public Works Access Exterior CR97 -127 Page 2 o What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan designated the subject site? The site is zoned R -1 -C, single family. A school is permitted in residential zoning districts. The Comprehensive Plan has designated the subject site as a school. What are the specifics of the development? Landscaping The site is heavily wooded in some areas and landscaped throughout. The applicant will be adding four Scotch Pines and two Basswoods in the location of the proposed addition. The Pubic Works department has reviewed the preliminary plan and is concerned with the use of First Street South. The Commission discussed the use of First Street South and agreed that Blake School would submit a safety plan for the First Street access. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will have to approve the development. Fire Marshal The Fire Marshal has reviewed the preliminary plans and found them acceptable. Parking The parking will remain the same. Parking for the ice arena is located on the south side of the site. The access will remain the same. Access to Blake School is from Blake Road and Excelsior Boulevard. There is limited access to the ice arena from First Street South. This access is limited to staff and service vehicles. The exterior of the proposed addition will be rock -face concrete masonry. Lighting CR97 -127 Page 3 The architect is proposing to have wall packs for lighting. The exact locations have not been determined, but there will be lighting at the entrance/exits. Setbacks The Zoning Ordinance requires a 50 -foot setback for all school buildings. The ice arena is more than 50 feet from the west property line. Surrounding uses The ice arena is surrounded by the school on three sides and residential to the west. What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting? Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed addition to Blake School. Jay Pomeroy, the architect, appeared before the Commission and reviewed the site plan. Pat Stockhaus, representing Blake School, was also at the meeting. The Commission's discussion focused around First Street South. Mr. Stockhaus stated the access to Blake School via First Street South is supposed to be limited to staff and service vehicles. The gate is opened from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ann Anderson of 33 Harrison Avenue appeared before the Commission. Ms. Anderson asked how far north the addition would go. Ms. Anderson also stated that Blake School was a good neighbor. Gerry Barland of 101 Harrison Avenue South also appeared before the Commission. Ms. Barland was concerned with the speed of the cars using First Street South. Ms. Barland stated that parents are using the access. There was more discussion regarding First Street South. The Commission was concerned with the safety of the road. o Does the safety plan address the concerns of the Planning Commission? Attached is the safety plan submitted by Blake School. The plan addresses the concerns of the Planning Commission. Blake School is open to modifying the safety improvements if the signage and speed bump do not work. Alternatives. 1. Approve the conditional use permit to construct an addition to the ice arena. By approving the conditional use permit to construct an addition to the ice arena, the applicant will be able to construct the addition to the ice arena as proposed. 2. Deny the conditional use permit to construct an addition to the ice arena. By denying the conditional use permit to construct an addition to the ice arena, the applicant will not be able to construct the addition to the ice arena as proposed. If the City Council considers this alternative, findings will have to be identified that support this alternative. CR97 -127 Page 4 3. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is needed, the item should be continued.