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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 subject 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 161' 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 />