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5.01: Consider Request for Sketch Plan,Zoning Amendment, and Comprehensive Plan <br /> Amendment Related to a Proposed Second School Campus for PACT Charter <br /> School on the Property Located at 7633 161st Avenue NW(Project No. 22-107); Case <br /> of PACT Charter School <br /> Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received an <br /> application from JB Vang Partners, on behalf of PACT Charter School, for a Sketch Plan related <br /> to a proposed new, second school campus to be located at 7633 161st Avenue NW. The subject <br /> property is presently owned by The Church of Saint Katharine Drexel. The application also <br /> includes requests for a Zoning Amendment and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment based on the <br /> proposed use, current zoning, and future land use guidance. He reviewed the public comments <br /> that have been received thus far through written correspondence, an open house, and the public <br /> hearing held by the Planning Commission. <br /> Chairperson Moore invited members of the public to provide input. <br /> Jason Patraw, 16209 Sapphire Street, stated that he has concern with noise and light pollution as <br /> the subject property is about 20 feet higher in elevation than the Sweet Bay Ridge residential <br /> development. He stated that he is also concerned that there would not be space for a retention <br /> pond on the site with the footprint of the proposed building,therefore he had concerns with runoff <br /> and possible flooding. He asked if there has been study of the water that would drain from this <br /> site and whether it would go into the floodplain. <br /> Ron Lindenberg, 7600 163rd Lane, commented that he has a concern with flooding. He provided <br /> details on a negative experience with flooding that occurred when Variolite was reconstructed. He <br /> commented that the ditches in the area flood in the springtime,which is normal,but was concerned <br /> with flooding issues that could arise if the water from the subj ect property is not properly managed. <br /> He also had concern with noise pollution and wanted to ensure his trees remain healthy and do not <br /> experience damage from flooding. <br /> Dan Goepfert, 7601 163rd Lane, echoed the concern of his neighbor that spoke prior to him. He <br /> stated that he has concern with drainage and possible flooding that could occur. He asked that a <br /> full study be completed on drainage. <br /> Danielle Holder, 7826 161st Avenue NW, echoed the comments made thus far. She stated that the <br /> residents that live next to the project are the subject experts for how this environment works. She <br /> had concern that once the forest area is removed from the subject site, the wildlife would be <br /> displaced. She also had concern with the impacts to the marshland to the north when the road is <br /> expanded, and additional hard surface is added. She was concerned with flooding that could arise <br /> and how that could impact adjacent well and septic systems. She asked if that type of zoning <br /> would be placed in this location if it were not for this request and whether this amount of hardcover <br /> would be allowed if the development were not for a school. She believed there would be a better <br /> place for the school. <br /> Jeff Lubarski, 7826 161st Avenue, echoed the comments that the previous speakers have made. <br /> Environmental Policy Board/February 28, 2022 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />