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SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 6-12 November 16, 2016 17796 Industrial Circle NW, Elk River, MN 55330 Phone: (&763) 241-8703 Fax: (763) 663-1380 www. specturmhi ghschool.org This information is being provided as supporting documentation for Spectrum High School's Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application submitted on September 26, 2016. Spectrum High School understands that a CUP is required to meet seven conditions in accordance with Elk River Code of Ordinances Sec. 30-654 — Standards for issuance. We have attempted to address each standard below. Elk River Code of Ordinances Sec. 30-654 — Standards for issuance (a) Required findings. The planning commission shall recommend a conditional use permit and the council shall order the issuance of such a permit only if it finds that such use at the proposed location: (1) Will not endanger, injure, or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity, or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. The CUP is to enable the expanded use of the building for a public school. Approximately 44% of the building is already in use for this purpose. While the original submittedplans outline afield house in the central area of the facility, bond market fluctuation has required the school to downsize the scope of the project, eliminating plans for afield house and performing arts center at this time. In order to plan for the necessary classroom space, the downsized design provides for a slight extension of the interior NE corner as well as a second floor above the northeast corner. The building is already designed to accommodate a second floor, including second story windows and support options throughout. The resulting plans also allow for the end unit 4121, owned by Robideau Properties, LLC, to remain intact with full access to the front and rear of the condominium unit. (2) Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan. It is the school's understanding that the proposed use is consistent with the original CUP granted for the school as well as the comprehensive plan. (3) Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. The presence of the school will not materially impact the development of surrounding vacant property. Spectrum High School has existed in this area for years without material negative impact on the surrounding areas. 1IPage