5.4. PCSR 02-25-2020 - Laserfiche WebLink

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The parking area has been expanded and now covers the location of the existing stormwater pond. There are two raised walkways through the parking lot which provide a separation for pedestrian movements separate from cars. The pedestrian crossings around the perimeter of the parking lot include raised speed tables to force cars to remain at slower speeds. Driveway access to VandenBerge is also being relocated and the parking lot east of the school will now utilize the driveway serving the larger parking lot southwest of the school. This change results in an overall reduction of one driveway accessing School Street. Engineering and Utilities There has been significant utility work in the area to relocate the stormwater pond, expand the existing pond at Lion’s Park, and facilitate development of the multi-purpose facility on the north end of the parking lot. Public Works staff has also discussed operational changes to the driveways and stormwater systems. These conditions are outlined in the attached comment letter, and addressing these comments is a condition of approval. Applicable Regulations Conditional Use Permit/PUD The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the 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 application seeks to improve safety and functionality of the parking area serving city and ISD 728 facilities. The improvements will improve the use and enjoyment of other properties in the immediate vicinity of the project area. 2. Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan. The property is guided for Public/Institutional uses and the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. The proposed modifications and improvements will not impede development of surrounding vacant property. 4. Will be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets, police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems, parks and schools; and will not, in particular, create traffic congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares. The use will be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets, police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems, parks, and schools; and will not, in particular, create traffic congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares. 5. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons or property because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or vibrations. The proposed residential use will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment, or conditions that will be detrimental to other properties.