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students. Typically given family enrollments, there are 1.5-students per car, which equates to approximately 70-car “transactions'' at pickup and drop-off times. The two critical times for school transportation planning are the morning drop-off and afternoon pick- up. The attached diagrams show the proposed staging for each critical time period and how the above noted staging is accomplished. Morning Drop-off (a.m.) Due to the naturally staggered timing of morning drop-offs, this time period is much less demanding on a site. Buses arrive and drop-off students in a 5-minute window between 8:00am – 8:05am. Cars have a much longer 30-minute drop-off window between 8:00am – 8:30am. Both cars and buses will use the drop-off lane adjacent to the building and only cars will use the lane closest to Yale. The former canopy and associated curbs are being removed to better facilitate the drop off and pick up operations. Given the naturally staggered drop-offs, the longer car drop-off window, and the ability for cars to use multiple lanes for drop-off, it is anticipated that all vehicles will be “stored” on-site and we do not anticipate any vehicles staging on Yale Street. Afternoon Pick-up (p.m.) In the afternoon, staged buses will be parked in the drive aisle closest to the building. Bus loading and dismissal occurs in a fairly short 5-minute window between 2:30 pm – 2:35 pm. Once loaded, buses will have the right-of- way over the staged cars with the monitoring and coordination of school staff. Cars have a much longer 30-minute pick-up window between 2:30pm – 3:00pm. Initially, cars will only stage in the drive lane closest to Yale Street, as shown in the attached diagram. While buses are staged and filling, cars will be allowed to load and exit the site from the lane nearest Yale. Additional cars may also stage in the entrance drive to the lower lot. Once buses have departed the site, cars will also be allowed to use the lane closest to the school. Using both lanes will allow for 20-cars to stage simultaneously. Given the naturally staggered pick-ups, the longer car pick-up window, and the ability for cars to use multiple lanes for pick-up once buses depart, it is anticipated that all vehicles will be “stored” on-site and we do not anticipate any vehicles staging on Yale Street. How is the request consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan? Similar to the time of the original Conditional Use Permit approval, Three Rivers Montessori will be the only Public Elementary Montessori school in the Elk River School District and will serve students in the Elk River and surrounding communities. Hours of Operation: Morning Care 6:30-8:00; Regular School Hours 8:00-2:30; After Care 2:30-6:00 Number of Employees: Approximately 20-25 staff, along with 3-4 volunteers possible during the day. Number of parking stalls, existing and additional: There site offers 24 parking stalls on the upper level and 17 stalls on the lower parking lot