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Accesses: Thc northcrly entrance to the north parking lot and bus drop off area will remain in its existing location. Thc bus drop off ama will be cxtcnded to thc south and necessitates relocating the bus exit accordingly, In accordance with Staffs recommendation, this bus exit will be aligned with l$0th Lane N.W. on thc cast side of Nowthcn Blvd. N.W. Thc existing southerly entrance to thc ball.field aa'ca will be relocated to thc south as a result of thc cxpansion and will direct traffic to the recreational areas and thc parent parking lot, Thc existing access to thc homestead parcels acquired south of thc existing site will be climinated. City Staff is recommending that school zone signs be erected at the north and south approaches to the school. The signs should be retrofitted with yellow flashing lights that signify the high vehicle and pedestrian traffic times during school arrivals and departures. Pedestrian Pathway: For pedestrian transportational purposes, the site plan should be modified to include a ten foot wide bituminous trail parallel to Nowthen Blvd. from the north to the south property line of the site. The trail on the northerly end of the site should connect with the trail in Haubrich Addition, the plat to the north. Grading for future trails should also be provided from the northwest and the southwest property boundaries to bring foot traffic in from adjacent residential areas. Lighting: The only lighting proposed on the site plan are two lights in the new southerly parking lot. No other proposed or existing lighting is shown. Drainage: A drainage plan should be provided. Such a plan should anticipate directing drainage to the west with ultimate discharge into Wetland t 14P on the site's western bounda_D,. Sedimentation and skimming of storm water should be provided prior to discharge. It is noted that educators at the school expressed interest in having a sedimentation ponding area constructed at an elevation such that it may provide for open water. The purpose would be for environmental education study and wilctl~fe observation/habitat Storm drainage requires a review by the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO) and will have to comply with the standards of that organization. Recreational Areas: Staff has noted that the visibility between the 3-5th grade playground and the Kindergarten-2nd grade playground is obstructed by the building expansion. City Staff suggests that consideration be given to getting the 3-5th grade playground within eyeshot of the ballfields and Kindergarten-2nd grade playgound in order that parents can keep an eye on all children at all ages making use of the various recreational areas. Although the City does perform some minor maintenance of the recreational areas at Ramsey Elementary School, it is not City property. In addition, the hockey rinks are in disrepair and served by a din parking lot. There needs to be a use and maintenance ag'reement between the City and the School District if the City is to be involved at all with this recTeational area. Si_t~n: The site plan indicates a new sign in the front yard. City Code restricts the combined gross area of institutional wall and ground signs to 80 square feet. A Sig-n permit MI1 be required from the City for the erection of the new sign. The permit includes 'a 5;25.00 review fee and a $75.00 issuance fee.