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three store K - 12 school, 750 seat auditorium and/or 400 seat gym, 83 new surface parking spaces and associated site improvements. Phase II (to be built at a later date) would include the demolition of the existing single level school and sanctuary and construction of a 1,200 seat sanctuary, supportive services, offices, classrooms, 334 surface parking spaces and associated site improvements. He explained the building setbacks and parking alignment. HVAC would be on the roof. The first two floors would have 15 classrooms each. The third floor would have 16 classrooms. The maximum height would be in the church, at approximately 60 feet. He illustrated east and west elevations of the building. Accesses are proposed from County Road C (2), from Woodbridge (2) and from Rice Street (2). Exterior materials are not available at this time. Thomas Paschke explained parking and access needs, noting that parking and bus traffic management will be needed. Rice Street will increase from 17,000 to 23,000 ADT by 2020. No traffic study has been completed at this time. Deb Bloom, Assistant Public Works Director, noted no change in use, other than more high school students. She explained that there are no major traffic impact. A site lighting plan is not available. A HVAC-mechanical plan must be provided. An emergency generator (if needed) and electrical transformer should be located on the site and properly screened. Staff recommended approval of rezoning to PUD and Concept Plan Master Plan with Phase I. Chair Duncan asked for details of the neighborhood meeting of March 12th. (A report will be placed in the file.) Member Bakeman asked for details of signs (3) on the site; one on Rice Street, two on County Road C. Randy Pollert, the applicant's architect, explained that traffic on Woodbridge would increase from County C parking lots, but would be earlier than rush hour. Playfield relocation was discussed. The softball field size was in excess of 270 feet. The ball field would be relocated to the northwest corner of the site. The soccer field will be reoriented to a north-south alignment. Rice Creek Watershed's requirements must be met on both Phases. Member Stone asked if alternatives to the Woodbridge access to the south parking had been discussed; one alternative is one two-way entry to the site. Member Mulder said two separate entrances would be better for emergency access. Deb Bloom explained the City needs for driveway access. Member Stone asked if driveway alignment with Walgreen's was important; Deb Bloom explained the staff review process. Member Stone asked if stop signs could be added at Woodbridge and lona. Deb Bloom explained reduced need, speed and safety issues relating to stop signs. Residents can request a stop sign study. Member Ipsen asked if traffic counts had been studied. Deb Bloom stated that approximately 100 more trips will be added to Woodbridge, which is not considered a problem. She said the street traffic capacity is adequate. Member Traynor asked if high school and Fairview has two or more driveway accesses. Deb Bloom explained traffic management. Parkview has three accesses. This project is consistent with other schools. Andrea Robbins, 2673 Woodbridge, stated the neighbors are not pleased. The current "park" (church playground apparatus) area would be destroyed. Much activity occurs after school hours. Who will hang out in new parking lots? How many student cars will actually be there? Speeding traffic on Woodbridge is a big concern. Parking and traffic are a big issue. The school will compound the problem. The soccer field is not big enough; adults use it in the evening. She said field lights are a problem to residences. She was pleased with the building which blocks the Rice Street traffic/noise. Member Peper asked if the trees in the park area would be lost (most would be). Chair Duncan asked who was notified (30 single family homes). Richard Jacobsen, 2719 Woodbridge, expressed concern about the smaller parking lot - why is it needed? There is only need for a drop-off. Traffic on Woodbridge is a concern. A 30 mph speed sign is needed. The sanctuary would accommodate 1,200 seats, and is much larger. On Sundays now, there are cars parked on both sides of Woodbridge. More cars will make interaction worse. There will be a drainage ditch (not attractive) on the north side, and children drowning in ditches. Deb Bloom explained the infiltration area will hold water intermittently. Jean French, 2728 Marion Street, said 250 students drive, and there are 50 teacher permits. The students will be parking around the site. Concerns include: 1) heavy traffic, speed and small children,