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V 23-05 Narrative/Variance answers The proposed project includes minor site improvements, major interior renovations, and a small addition. Interior renovations will include remodeling of classrooms, specialist settings, long-term facilities maintenance improvements (replacement of finishes, casework, doors/hardware, ceilings), and major mechanical and electrical system improvements. Mechanical system currently includes rooftop units and ductwork, which will be replaced with interior air handling units. Most single and multi-user toilet rooms that do not meet accessibility requirements are scheduled for remodeling. The small addition (approx. 300sf) is required to provide a secure point of entry to the early childhood setting at the Handke Center, and will also include a single user toilet room. Additionally, an egress-only ramp is being proposed for a second point of egress that does not discharge young student directly toward Main Street. Variance Information: 1) The variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance. Confirmed. 2) The variance is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan (discuss with city staff if needed). Confirmed. 3) The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance The proposed use of the property will not be changed as a part of the project. The area of the building (the 1951 addition) at which the proposed addition would occur, will be changing from a shipping, receiving, and storing area, to an early childhood space for which the Owner would like secure access to be provided, similar to a secure entry vestibule to a school facility. Additionally, there is an existing exterior door that egresses directly onto the sidewalk on the north side of Main Street, which we are proposing to remove and infill. In place of this egress point, a new exterior door is proposed for the east side of the 1951 addition to extend the exterior point of egress slightly away from the sidewalk so as to prevent young students (3-5 year olds) from exiting directly toward Main Street. This new exterior door would be egress only and not used for access.