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Solid Rock Church Page 2 June 28, 1994 • TRAFFIC STUDY Attached is the traffic study conducted by Benshoof & Associates concerning the addition of the proposed school to the church facility. Also attached is a letter from Terry Maurer addressing the traffic study. The traffic analysis concludes three separate points: 1. School operation will generate practically no traffic during the p.m. peak periods given the closing of the school day at 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. 2. Bus service for approximately 60% of the students will significantly reduce the trip generation that would otherwise occur. 3. The ultimate traffic volumes projected for the local roads affected by this school will remain within the normal range of residential streets, even at full enrollment estimated at 300 students. . The traffic study seems to conclude that the addition of the proposed school to the existing church should not significantly impact traffic on the residential streets. LANDSCAPING As directed by the Planning Commission, staff has looked at the landscape plan approved by the City Council with the original conditional use permit. At the May 24, 1994, Planning Commission meeting, Solid Rock Church mentioned that the landscape requirements along 195th Avenue seemed excessive because they owned property on both sides of 195th Avenue, therefore, screening would have little benefit in this area. Staff concurs with the applicant that there appears to be adequate screening along 195th Avenue, however, additional trees could be added along 196th Avenue to help buffer the residential properties to the north. If this proposal is approved, staff recommends that an updated landscape plan be resubmitted to staff prior to the City Council meeting, which shows additional trees be planted along 196th Avenue. • solid.pc