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The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on this proposal on February 24, 2022.Numerous written and verbal comments were received(all attached to the case,written comments as one attachment,verbal comments are reflected in the draft meeting minutes). The Environmental Policy Board(EPB) also reviewed this proposal on February 28, 2022 where additional written and verbal comments were received(again, all attached to this case in similar fashion as outlined previously). The most common concerns that have been raised by residents include increased traffic, increased noise/light pollution, street and utility upgrades (and who is responsible financially for those improvements), drainage, and tree preservation. Many noted they are not opposed to PACT's desire to expand,but question the proposed location. Alternatives Alternative 1: Provide feedback to the Applicant on the Sketch Plan and approve the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment. Without a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment,the proposed school campus cannot move forward,which would render the Sketch Plan moot. Alternative 2: Provide feedback on the Sketch Plan and based on said feedback and not approve the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment. This would retain the current zoning and guidance, which is for residential development(on sewer and water)with a density of 3-4 units per acre. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request of the responsibility of the Applicant. Recommendation: A Sketch Plan is intended to provide the Planning Commission(and City Council) an opportunity to review a proposal and provide initial feedback to an Applicant before development of more detailed engineering plans, which can be very costly.No formal action is required on the Sketch Plan. The Planning Commission,by a 3-1 vote,recommended that the City Council approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment, contingent upon approval of a Preliminary Plat. This would allow the project to move to the next step and develop the detailed plans (and studies)necessary to address many of the concerns raised. The Environmental Policy Board,by a 5-0 vote,recommended that the City Council deny the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the Zoning Amendment. Action: Provide the Applicant feedback on the Sketch Plan and: Motion to approve Resolution#22-050 granting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-guide a portion of the Subject Property to Public/Institutional. Motion to introduce Ordinance#22-15 to rezone a portion of the Subject Property to Public/Quasi-Public. -or- Motion to deny the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and retain the current guidance of Low Density Residential. Motion to not introduce Ordinance#22-15,which would retain the current zoning of R-1 Residential (MUSA) - 80. Attachments Site Location Map Project Narrative