2018.07.17 Planning Minutes SIGNED

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new sound walls along 35W. She invited the public to attend Chitty Chitty Bang Bang which was being put on by the Mounds View Community Theater. She encouraged the public to visit the Farmer's Market every Wednesday at the United Theological Seminary from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She noted National Night Out would be held on Tuesday, August 71n VL Public Hearing (A) Mounds View Public Schools requests consideration of a Special Use Permit to allow construction of 3,022 SF classroom addition at Pike Lake Education Center, 2010 14tn ST NW. Ben Gozola reported the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to facilitate construction of an addition to the Pike Lake Education Center. The proposed addition is 3,022 SF, consisting of two classrooms, and will be located at the rear (south) side of the existing school. Other than minor revisions to the sidewalk/trails immediately adjacent to the proposed addition, no other exterior improvements are proposed at the property. Zoning Code Section 4-030 (1) list schools as a specially permitted use, whereby all structures shall not be nearer than 30' to any R-1 or R-2 lot line. Mounds View School District passed a referendum during the 2017 election, whereby numerous improvements are planned at district properties. The referendum was aimed at improving facilities and addressing increasing enrollment. In addition to the addition of two classrooms, other interior improvements at Pike Lake Education Center are underway. It is not anticipated that a classroom addition will impact any of the other facilities on the property. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed improvements are implemented consistent with the plans submitted and attached to the Planning Report dated July 17, 2018. 2. The applicant implements the landscaping required in Zoning Code Section 8-010 (2) (D), consisting of 3 trees (50/50 deciduous/coniferous) and 10 shrubs. Discussion included: The Commission thanked staff for the thorough staff report. Pat Jahnke, 1286 Robin Lane, commented she loved the school and explained it was a joy for her to hear the children. She stated she was surprised that only 57 parking spaces were required for the school. BEN reported 57 spaces were required, but noted the school had more parking available. Ms. Jahnke asked when construction would begin on the school. Paul Apolkowski, Wold Engineers, reported construction would begin in the spring of 2019. He anticipated the construction would take six to nine months to complete. Ms. Jahnke questioned if the playground would be available to students next spring. Mr. Apolkowski commented the playground equipment would remain open and the construction equipment would be fenced off in the paved area. Commissioner Fynewever asked if the applicant would be reseeding the construction area after completion of the project. Mr. Apolkowski explained this would be done and could be made a condition for approval. Motion by Commissioner McQuillan, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to close the Public Hearing. 2