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Planning Commission Minutes April 24. 2001 Page 2 . starting in June. The areas shown in gray on the plans will be let out for bids soon. for construction this summer. He stated that the exterior of the building will consist of pre-cast concrete and brick which will blend with the existing materials. and that new entrance will be created which will be easily identifiable. Visitor parking will be restricted to this new westerly access for security purposes. Mr. Harlicker reviewed the layout of the proposed expansion and the landscaping plan. Staff recommends approval of the request with the four conditions listed in the staff report dated April 24, 2001. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Mesich asked if the auditorium would be suitable for other activities in the community. Mr. Haluptzok stated that typically these types of facilities are used more by the community than the schools and that would likely be the case in Elk River. He noted that the auditorium will seat 800 people. COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #728 FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CASE NO. CU 01-14, TO CONSTRUCT A 53,500 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION TO THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: . 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. ALL NEW SIGNS REQUIRE A SIGN PERMIT. 3. THE LANDSCAPING PLAN SHALL BE REVISED SO THAT IT COMPLIES WITH THE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE. 4. A 20 FOOT WIDE LANE SHALL BE MAINTAINED THROUGH THE STAGING AREA COMMISSIONER SCHUSTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.2. Reauest by Independent School District #728 for a Conditional Use Permit to Construct Expansion to Parker Elementary School. Public Hearina - Case No. CU 01-15 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. KKE Architects, on behalf of ISO # 728, is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a 6.810 square foot expansion to Parker Elementary School which is located on School Street between Freeport and Jackson Avenue. Mr. Harlicker reviewed the layout of the proposed expansion. He noted that some of the existing landscaping will need to be removed and replaced in appropriate locations. Mr. Harlicker stated that the City Engineer has stated he has no major issues with the site regarding grading and drainage. No new signage is proposed. Staff recommends approval of the request with the two conditions in the staff report. Mr. Dick Haluptzok, KKE Architects, stated that the proposed expansion includes increased space for kindergarten, special education, an new band and music room, and a multi-purpose room. Mr. Nansen noted that Parker is currently the smallest of the schools and the expansion will provide more effective use of the site and building. .