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PLANNING MEMO wehrman . To: Arden Hills Planning Commission bergly 1l[I15- From: Wehrman Bergly Associates, Inc. Orlyn W. Miller, Planner Subj ect: Case #87-03 Special Use Permit for Valentine Hills Elementary School classroom addition n. plaza bldg., ste. 220 Applicant: Independent School District #621 5217 wayzata blvd. Date February 24, 1987 minneapolis, mn 55416 612 544 7576 The School District is proposing the construction of a 4900+ square foot classroom addition to the southwest wing of the building. The one-story addition will house four new classrooms. The addition will be constructed of brick identical to the existing building. ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE The proposed addition conforms to all ordinance requirements regarding height, coverage, and setbacks. COMMENTS 1- The Zoning Ordinance requires a Special Use Permit for "general education schools" in the R-l District. Since this school was ,constructed prior to,that requirement, it currently exists without . a Special Use Permit. In keeping with the City's policy of bringing uses such as this into conformance with the SUP requirements when significant expansion or renovation occurs, the SUP is being requested at this time, 2. The proposed addition represents expansion of the building footprint by approximately 15 percent and an increase in site coverage of only 1 percent. The addition will be 140 feet from the nearest property line, 33 feet more than the existing building. It wi 11 be architecturally compatible with the existing building. Furthermore, the large existing berm southwest of the building will provide substantial screening for several of the houses along Chatham Drive, In my opinion, the impact of the addition on the neighborhood and the site will be minimal. 3. Approximately three years ago, the City approved the construction of two portable classrooms at the rear of this school. The approval established a five-year limitation for the portables. School District representatives have informed me that the portables will remain at least until the new classrooms are completed. At that time they will evaluate if the portables will be removed or remain for the duration of the five years, CONCLUSION . 1- The proposed school addition will have minimal impact on the school site and the adjacent properties, 2, The Special Use Permit should be approved for use of the site/ building as a general educational school and playfield, planning' landscape architecture