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RIVERSIDE ~~~~~~~ Riverside Development Company Pioneer Investments, LLC LC Development, LLC Apri128, 2008 City of Elk River -Planning Department 13065 Orono Parkway Ells River, MN 55330 Phoenix Enterprises, LLC CM Points Holdings, LLC Franklin Development Inc. RE: 2009 Spectrum High School Expansion -Project Narrative In May of 2007, the City of Elk River granted Spectrum High School an Interim Use Permit to operate their educational facility at 10129 181St Avenue NW in Elk River. The school currently operates out of a modular building. In order to reach an enrollment of 285 students (the point at which the school can bond for construction of the permanent building), a second set of modular classrooms needs to be added to the site. The enrollment at the school is increasing and the City's sunset date to occupy the permanent building is very attainable. Spectrum Charter High School operates like any other educational facility. Hours of operation are typically 8:00 am to 3:OOpm -with some extra curricular activity traffic. The anticipated enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year is 180-200 students. It is estimated that 25% of the enrolled students would be drivers -along with 25 staff members. The maximum enrollment is projected at 500 students for grades 8-12. An estimate of 50 staff members will be needed to accommodate the projected enrollment. The Preliminary Site Plan demonstrates meeting parking requirements for the interim use with the addition of 28 parking spaces along C.S.A.H. No. 12. The educational use of this property staggers the traffic patterns and may relieve some peak traffic-flow time periods. The Preliminary Site Plan demonstrates how well the school preserves the natural features of this parcel. The property is environmentally very sensitive. The existing modular facility and parking area is located closer to C.S.A.H No. 12 -away from Trott Brook. The proposed modular classrooms are located south and west of the existing modular building -even further away from Trott Brook. The site plan demonstrates meeting the setback requirements for building and parking in an Rld zoning district. All construction is proposed outside of the current Flood Plain with no wetland mitigation needed and minimal tree impact. A soils report prepared by ITT dated June 16, 2000 suggests typical construction practices with spread footings for building foundations and a R-30 pavement section (1.5/2/10-7 ton and 1.5/3/12-9 ton). The subsurface water table was observed between 5 and 8 feet. The school is currently served with city sewer and water. The expansion COMPANIES 19230 Evans Street NW' Suite 115 ~ Elk River, MN 55330 Phone: 763-241-1801 ~ Fax: 763-241-1399