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However, the most significant change to the parking lot is the relocation of the traffic signal from Lions Park Drive to the west. The new signal aligns with the west entrance to Central Lutheran Church and removes the two driveways currently used for high school traffic. A non-signaled right-turn lane for west- bound School Street traffic allows drivers to enter the drop-off/circulation lane prior to the signal, leaving most traffic at the signal for east-bound traffic. Pushing both entrances to the west will also reduce the likelihood of traffic back-ups onto School Street during the busiest pick-up/drop-off times as the queuing lane is much longer. Driveway access to VandenBerge is now condensed to one location. The proposed plan reduced the number of driveways serving the school district along School Street and should improve safety and mobility during the morning and afternoon pick-up/drop-off times. Engineering and Utilities There has already 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. This work will continue as the school district completes their parking lot improvements. 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. Relocation of the signal will require easements or right-of-way expansion. Agreements with the impacted property owners must be reached prior to construction or recording of the CUP. 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 institutional use will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment, or conditions that will be detrimental to other properties.