Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/26/2022

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Review File: PACT Addition Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Site Plan, and Variance Page 2 of 4 The proposed driveway and parking along the eastern boundary of proposed Lot 1, Block 1 PACT Addition does not meet the minimum setback (35 feet). An application for a variance has been received and will be considered by the Planning Commission at their May 26, 2022 meeting. When Saint Katharine Drexel does move forward with a Plat and Site Plan, that project will be reviewed utilizing the B-1 General Business District standards (same as church have agreed to shared parking, as the uses generally occur at different times. Thus, it would seem reasonable to keep the parking closer to the property boundary. A Shared Parking Agreement would need to be recorded and this would be a condition within the Variance, should it be approved. Building Architecture The proposed school is two stories and does not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. Exterior finish of the building will consist of a combination of color integrated precast concrete panels and a small percentage of metal paneling as an accent. A block (CMU) trash enclosure with composite wood gates is also proposed. The architectural design appears to meet the standards of the B-1 General Business District. Street and Access st There are no new roads proposed for the project. The property is situated on 161 Avenue, which is a Municipal State Aid (MSA) road, between Armstrong Boulevard (a Minor Arterial) and Variolite Street (a Major Collector), both designed to carry higher volumes of traffic. Two access points are proposed, both st off of 161 Avenue NW and about 500 feet apart from each other. The traffic flow description in the Traffic Impact Study does not mesh with the Site Plan (indicates bus entry at western access). Incorporation of a third lane at the western access should be considered, providing dedicated turn lanes for both eastbound and westbound traffic, in addition to the ingress lane (set up similar to the eastern access). ƦķğƷĻΉƒƚķźŅǤ ƦƌğƓƭ ğĭĭƚƩķźƓŭƌǤ. st 161 Avenue project up to 2023 to align better with the school project. Any improvements or upgrades needed as a result of the school project will be the responsibility of PACT Charter School. Traffic Study A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) was conducted and a draft report has been submitted. The TIS included the st intersections of Armstrong Boulevard and 161 Avenue, Armstrong Boulevard and Alpine Drive, Alpine st Drive and Variolite Street, Alpine Drive and Ramsey Boulevard, Variolite Street and 161 Avenue, Variolite rdthth Street and 173/175 Avenue, and 175 Avenue and Nowthen Boulevard. The TIS also included the presumed construction of a 400-parishioner church just east of the school site. The findings of the TIS state that the development of a 6-12 grade school would not represent a significant, negative impact to the supporting roadway system. Trails st A ten (10) foot, bituminous trail will be required along the north side of 161 Avenue. This trail could be located within the right-of-way, but there must be at least 6-8 feet of space between back of curb and trail edge for snow storage purposes. Care should be taken to preserve as many trees as possible during trail construction. If most of the trees in this area will be significantly impacted or require removal, the construction of a berm with dense landscaping should be installed. This would at least provide screening st of headlights and some of the school building to the homes on the south side of 161 Avenue. A