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Current plans do not include the western most unit on the north side of the commercial condo building. This owner wishes to continue to operate their business at this location. The functionality for this unit must be maintained. This includes loading dock use, parking, circulation, and access. Plans include a small expansion of the existing building into the courtyard space, allowing for additional classroom space, but this does not appear to impact the functionality of the end unit. Parking The parking infrastructure already exists and was calculated for a general business park building. Parking requirements for elementary/junior high schools is two (2) stalls for each classroom. There is no separate requirement for gymnasium space. There are eight existing classrooms, requiring 16 parking stalls, and 21 new classrooms, requiring a total of 58 parking stalls. The school has 88+ parking spaces available for their use. The site plan shows an additional parking lot west of the existing building, but that is not planned for construction at this time. The change would also require separate land use approvals for a lot combination as parking lots are accessory uses. Increased enrollment at the high school, located at 17796 Industrial School, due to the shifting of students will impact parking. Staff will work with Spectrum to ensure all parking needs will continue to be met on-site, and not utilize the street for day to day parking needs. A CUP amendment may be needed to account for site plan improvements related to parking. Drop Off/Pick Up Bus loading and unloading will take place on the south side of the building directly adjacent to the sidewalk. Parent drop off can occur in two locations: on the backside of the building (loading dock area) and on the east side of the building. Parent pick up will continue to occur on the east side of the building near the main entrance. This system has worked well since the sixth grade facility opened, and they plan to continue the same system and incorporate changes if needed. Circulation and Access Access to the site will be via two existing locations, one on the north side of the property and the second on the south side of the property. These two access points service all properties in the area contained by Industrial Circle and Twin Lakes Road. No new access points are being proposed. Bus traffic will be routed around the perimeter of the entire building, in a clockwise direction. Other vehicular traffic will be routed around the building, as well as through the shared parking lot. Parents, visitors and employees are encouraged to enter on the south side of the building using the drive off of Industrial Circle. In the past, staff has received complaints from the community regarding safety at both intersections of Industrial Circle and Twin Lakes Road. No improvements are planned at this time. Students The applicant's narrative notes that they currently serve over 600 students in grades 6 to 12 between the two facilities. Current projections anticipate continued growth in enrollment through 2022, reaching a capacity of 1,000 students with the current buildings. N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 16-28 Spectrum High School\3-Planning Commission\CU 16-28 sr PC 11-22-2016.doct