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. I 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. The Zoning Code requires 2 loading berths, one 25 ’ in length and one 50 ’ in length. The proposed plan provides a loading berth in the service area and a drop- ofi/loading area for students and small truck deliveries. The proposed plan meets the intent of the Zoning Code regarding loading berths. The topography of the site is relatively flat with numerous non Orono protected wetlands. The elevation changes from 1,034 ’ at the southwest comer to 1,000 ’ in the wetland areas. The Zoning Code requires a 26 ’ wetland setback. The proposed plan includes grading and filling for constmction of the middle school and play fields. A stormwater management pond is required. Approximately .902 acres of wetland will be filled. A land alteration permit is required to grade/fill approximately 14,000 cubic yards. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MC\^) has jurisdiction over these wetlands and will require review and approval of the grading and filling in or near the non Orono wetlands. Sanitary sewer and City water will be extended to the site. Access to the proposed middle school is to be provided by two driveways from Old Crystal Bay Road North. The new middle school complex will be on the east side of Old Crj'stal Bay Road North across the road from the high school complex. This will re.sult in increased pedestrian crossing of Old Crystal Bay Road. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow land alteration and a new middle school will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general w'elfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor will its use depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 3 of 11