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FILE # 17-3941 <br />May 15, 2017 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />4. All structures are located at least 50 feet from any adjacent property <br />zoned for residential use. <br />Objective <br />The objective with an ordinance modification is to recognize the systematic and frequent <br />improvements undertaken by the school district. Sports fields get realigned, outdoor learning <br />and gathering spaces are added or expanded, additional parking is provided. <br />In siting a new school complex, most common issues include traffic impact on adjacent roads, <br />capacity of public services, and impacts due to noise with open field use. Lighting as part of <br />accessory field use also can generate concern. <br />In expanding an existing school complex, these same concerns can be generated. <br />Options. <br />The Planning Commission should discuss a number of options to accomplish the objective <br />Option 1. Amend the existing RR -1B zoning district to allow Public and private <br />elementary, intermediate, and middle and senior high schools as a permitted use. This would <br />not require a public hearing for most projects. A new principal building could have a public <br />hearing as part of the site plan approval. <br />Option 2. Create a new zoning district specific to the school locations, allowing for <br />schools to be a permitted use. <br />Option 3. Do nothing, make no changes. <br />Recommendation <br />Staff suggests adding new zoning districts cautiously; the opportunity for unintended <br />consequences is high due to the intricate weaving of current regulations (floodplain, wetland, <br />hardcover, etc. Staff suggests amending the current zoning district, Option 2, allowing schools <br />as a permitted use, provided they are to be located on lots 15 acres or larger. Schools on lots <br />less than 15 acres remain a conditional use permit. The draft also suggests lighting, where the <br />source is greater than 30 feet above grade, be a conditional use. This is intended to allow public <br />review of sports field lighting. <br />Public Comments <br />To date, no public comments have been received. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1. Does the Planning Commission agree a problem exists? <br />2. Does the Commission feel that the proposed Ordinance adequately addresses the issue. <br />3. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br />List of Exhibits <br />Exhibit A. Draft Ordinance <br />Exhibit B. Application <br />Exhibit C. Narrative <br />