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I:\Commissions - NEW FOLDER\Planning Commission\2017\Working Docs\2017.04.18\Seminary SUP for School\PSR17-0001 (Seminary) - <br />RESOLUTION.doc 2 <br />b. That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in <br />the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and <br />impair property values within the neighborhood. <br />c. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly <br />development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the <br />district. <br />d. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are <br />being provided. <br />e. That the special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the <br />district in which it is located. <br />6. The Planning Commission found all Special Use Permit criteria of Section 8-130 to be met <br />due to the following: <br />a. No exterior changes to the property are proposed, other than an outdoor play area. <br />b. Traffic to the site will be limited to 40 trips in the morning and 40 trips in the afternoon, <br />substantially less traffic than would be generated if the site were developed as single <br />family homes. <br />c. The existing roadways can support the additional traffic. <br />d. The nearest home to the playground area is 200’ to the northeast. <br />e. Limitations on after-hours and weekend use of the playground area will mitigate any <br />negative impacts related to noise. <br />f. The property is in compliance will all other zoning standards. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that based upon the above findings of fact the application <br />for a Special Use Permit (PSR17-0001) is hereby recommended to the City Council for <br />approval, subject to the following conditions: <br />1. Use of the property for the special use shall be consistent with the submitted Site Plan and <br />conceptual floor plans. <br />2. The maximum number of students allowed shall not exceed 300. <br />3. The school shall be limited to grades kindergarten thru eighth grade. <br />4. Only the McMillan Center and Spencer Library shall be utilized for the proposed school, as <br />outlined in the applicant’s narrative. <br />5. The playground area is limited to the area depicted on the submitted site plan and shall not <br />extend north or east past the existing trail. <br />6. No more than 150 students shall be allowed to utilize the playground space at a given time to <br />minimize noise impacts to neighbors. <br />7. Bus traffic to and from the site shall be limited to the route depicted on the submitted Site <br />Plan, with buses entering from 5th Street NW and exiting to Stinson Boulevard. <br />8. Bus and vehicle trips delivering children to the school and picking them up from school shall <br />be limited to 40 in the morning and 40 in the afternoon. <br />9. School activities (hours of operation) shall be limited to Monday thru Friday from 7am to <br />5pm. Up to five exceptions to these hours shall be permitted per school year for special <br />events, except that special events shall limit outdoor activities as follows: <br />a. Monday thru Friday: No outdoor activities past 8pm <br />b. Saturday: No outdoor activities past 3pm <br />c. Sunday: No outdoor activities allowed <br />Any use of the playground by non-school-affiliated users would not be subject to these hours. <br />10. Permits shall be pulled for all building improvements and all building and fire code standards <br />shall be followed.