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Planning Commission Page 3 April 27, 2021 ----------------------------- Commissioner Rydberg asked if she felt any concern for the number of cars coming and going twice a day from the property. His concern was cars spilling out onto the adjoining street and making sure cars do not queue on the street. Ms. Bringus stated there are numerous parking spaces in both parking lots, so they do not anticipate that being a problem for either staff parking or drop off/pick up traffic. They have expanded the times for drop off and pick up this year will potentially allocate certain time slots for different grade levels if necessary. Commissioner Jordan asked about the comments received of students throwing construction debris onto neighboring properties. Ms. Bringus stated it was construction debris left over on their property. She indicated most have been cleaned up and the larger pieces will be removed over the summer. Shawn Elder representing CSDC echoed Ms. Bringus' comments regarding the school's view to find a workable solution and with the consideration of a tree line requirement instead of a fence. He stated tall evergreens can be spaced properly to grow even higher than a 7' fence. He also appreciated that removal of the 15 -foot setback requirement as this takes away more space for the students, noting there are already setbacks in place to provide separation between businesses and students. He appreciated working towards an amicable solution as well as manage the financial cost. Commissioner Jordan asked how trees instead of fence would prevent students from interacting with businesses. Mr. Elder stated trees would be a physical, visual barrier. He noted one of the letters from a nearby business would prefer tree plantings as it would be more aesthetically pleasing. He requested if a fence is required, that 7' is special order so requested either 6' or 8'. There is currently a chain length fence in place and trees would be planted inside that fence. Chris Castagneri, 19700 Rush St. NW is the board chair and parent of a student attending the school. She addressed the traffic flow questions and her student uses both the bus and the drop off/pick up. She states in her experience she has never experienced any problems with vehicles queuing on the main road, and there no congestion as she is always able to pull in, noting the flow seems to be very workable. There being no one else to speak, Chair Larson -Vito closed the public hearing. Commissioner Rydberg supported either a 6' or 8' fence if that becomes a condition. Commissioner Thiel stated based upon the businesses in the area and their experiences that an opaque fence seems to be a better solution for the privacy and student protection. He supports installing a fence instead of trees as it will cut down IIIIIR11 8 NATUREI