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Special Use Permit Amendment – Global Academy Planning Commission Report; 5-16-23 Page 11 (cont) 3. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. Applicant Comments: We foresee no impeding issues pertaining to the construction of the structure. STAFF COMMENTS: Staff finds this criterion to be met. Schools are almost always located in residential districts and it is not uncommon for periodic improvements to be made to address needs of educational facilities. The proposed garage meets all setbacks, and plantings to the north will help to soften the visual impact on future buildable lots anticipated to replace the seminary. Beyond the school property, the area is fully developed. 4. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. Applicant Comments: We are working with Xcel Energy to get utilities brought to the structure. The proposed would require no special access roads. We have also been in communication with the Rice Creek Watershed District. The amount of impervious surface created by this project puts Global Academy approximately 1500 square feet below the 10,000 square foot limit that would trigger Rule C Stormwater Management Plan. We will continue to work with Xcel and the Rice Creek Watershed District as the project progresses. STAFF COMMENTS: Staff finds this criterion to be met. Public Works/ Engineering have reviewed the plans and offered limited comments. The primary concern will be to coordinate restoration of this area as not only part of this project, but the future development project to the north. Final grading and drainage matters will be addressed jointly with both property owners during the building permit review process. 5. That the special use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. Applicant Comments: This structure will conform to all applicable regulations set forth by the district. STAFF COMMENTS: Staff did not identify any zoning standards not being met by this proposed addition.