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. . . Planning Commission Minutes May 27, 2003 Page 3 6. PARK DEDICATION SHALL BE IN CASH FOR FIVE LOTS. 7. THE PLAT SHALL COMPLY WITH THEA1 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.2. Request by Lisa Shields- Ergen for a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Montessori School Staff report by Chris Leeseberg. Lisa Shields-Ergen requests a conditional use permit to operate a Montessori School at 508 Freeport Avenue (Lot 5, Block 1 Elk River Plaza 2nd Addition). Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the site conditions, parking and circulation, staffing, number of students, and hours of operation. Staff recommends approval of the request with the six conditions listed in the staff report. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Jenson questioned why Condition #2 stated a maximum of 55 students, when the applicant states she will have 45 students. Mr. Leeseberg stated that a limit of 55 students would allow some growth. Chair Pederson asked if the applicant was willing to provide the striping of the crosswalk. Ms. Shields-Ergen stated that the State of Minnesota does not require striping. She stated that she plans to use cones and signage to designate the walkway from the school to the play area. Chair Pederson stated that this requirement was made for another school of this type. Ms. Shields- Ergen stated that since speaking with the owner of the Karate Studio she feels that the parking will be adequate for the last hour of the school day. She noted that employees of the businesses have been parking in the front and will now be required to park in the back of the building, which will provide more customer parking. Commissioner Jenson stated that he feels the location of the playground area is a poor choice and that he is not comfortable with the students crossing a parking lot to access the playground. COMMISSIONER FRANZ MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY LISA SHIELDS-ERGEN FORA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A MONTESSORI SCHOOL, CASE NO. CU 03-13 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. IF MORE THAN A TOTAL OF 10 EMPLOYEES ARE TO BE ON SITE, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FORAN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. 2. IF MORE THAN A TOTAL OF 55 STUDENTS ARE TO BE ENROLLED, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FORAN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. 3. IF THE LOCATION OF THE PLAY AREA IS MOVED, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FORAN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. 4. CLIENTS SHALL ABIDE BY THE DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP SCHEDULE SET BY THE OPERATOR.