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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission November 12, 2024 b. Rezoning Administrator Statz introduced this item as presented in the packet, noting that a public use is an allowed use in every district on the Table of Allowed Uses; he added that the rezoning from M-2 to P-1 is cleaner and a more transparent process for the future use of the property. Centennial Schools Superintendent Jeff Holmberg gave a brief presentation on the reason for wanting to purchase the LaLonde property, noting access adjacency to Centerville Elementary and an emphasis on their long-range planning efforts. Mr. Holmberg added that their long-range plan looks at enrollment, educational capacity, space for students, and amenities across the school district, including space for extracurricular activities. Mr. Holmberg reviewed the districtÓs long range planning process. Mr. Patrick Chaffee, Executive Director of Business Services with Centennial District provided a brief overview of the school districtÓs needs outlined in the long-range plan. Mr. Chaffee explained that the school is interested in purchasing the LaLonde property, but does not intend to build anything on the property at this time; he added that the purchase of this property would be a readjustment of where they were initially looking at heading, and that acquisition of this property would allow them to address safety concerns with parent and bus traffic. Mr. Chaffee presented a preliminary concept plan for discussion purposes, noting that acquisition of this property would allow them to consider additional options in their long-range plan. Mr. Chaffee also said that they are very early in their planning process and that school board approval would be needs. In addition, Mr. Chaffee added that there would likely need to be a bond referendum for the communityÓs consideration. Discussion ensued about the flow of traffic, i.e. parental and bus traffic on Westview and at the intersection of Main Street. Discussion also ensued about the approval process (plat approval, site plan approval, and the Commission having the authority to review and approve the plans. Public Hearing Opened Chair Kruger opened the public hearing. Public Comments Heather Carciofini, 1652 Lakeland Circle expressed her support for rezoning the property to P-1 to allow the school to purchase the property; she added that Centerville Elementary school is the cornerstone of the community and a big reason many families chose to make their homes in Centerville. Ms. Carciofini added that as the number of families in the community rise, itÓs imperative that we provide the school the capacity they need to grow alongside the community. Ms. Carciofini stated that for these reasons she would like to ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to vote yes for the rezoning. Wendy Brilowski, 7124 Main Street stated that she wholeheartedly supports the school to acquire the property. She said that she thinks it encourages growth in the community while also maintaining a sense of small community and neighborhood feeling that everyone has been talking about. Cara Johnson, 1862 Patridge Place stated that she and her husband support the rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment that would allow the school to purchase the property. Ms. Johnson added that their support comes from their love of our small town and the elementary school is at the heart of this. She added that it is important to continue to support the development and upkeep of our schools, especially, as we see growth from young families. Ms. Johnson added that she Page 4 of 7