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COMMITTEE: Community Development
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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z15-021 - Approval of a campus master plan for Whitefield Academy - 77.76 Acres - Land Lots 538, 539, 542, 543, 610, 611 - 1 Whitefield Drive - Whitefield Academy
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ISSUE: Whitefield Academy has developed a campus master plan that will help with future growth of the school. The proposed campus master plan was submitted with the Special Land Use Permit Application for review by staff and is attached with this zoning item. The school proposes to increase its enrollment from almost 800 students to 1,200 students as part of the planned expansion of the site. In addition to the increase enrollment, several infrastructure changes are being proposed on the campus:
• A New Lower School Building, which consists of a 3-story, 80,000 sq. ft. building;
• A Future Learning Commons, which consists of a 3-story, 60,000 sq. ft. building;
• A Classroom Building, which consists of a 3-story, 75,000 sq. ft. building;
• A Competition Gym, which consists of a 3-story, 60,000 sq. ft. building;
• A Performing Arts Center, which consists of a 3-story, 50,000 sq. ft. building;
• A Natatorium, which consists of a 3-story, 40,000 sq. ft. building;
• New Lacrosse and Soccer fields with support buildings;
• New Baseball and Softball fields with support buildings;
• New Tennis Courts with support buildings; and
• Additional parking to support all new improvements.
BACKGROUND: The Planning and Zoning Board heard the zoning request at the November 9, 2015 meeting and recommended approval by a vote of 7-0.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the requested Special Land Use Permit with the following conditions:
1. Approval of the subject property for a Special Land Use Permit shall be conditioned upon the development of the property in substantial compliance with the submitted site plan (campus master plan) dated 12/11/2015 created by Breedlove Land Planning
2. The applicant shall be bound to the elevations submitted and dated 10/9/2015. Approval of any change to the elevations must be obtained from the Director of Community Development.
3. Any lighting associated with night outdoor activities shall be established in such a way that adjacent properties and roadways are not adversely affected, and that no direct light is cast upon adjacent properties and roadways.
4. All utilities within the development shall be underground.
5. The applicant shall be responsible for any traffic improvements (including additional right-of-way dedications) deemed necessary by either the City or the County during construction plan review. Sidewalks shall be provided by the developer inside the subdivision and outside the subdivision adjacent to any public right-of-way consistent with City's requirements for the extent of the development. A grass buffer with a minimum width of 2' shall be provided between the back of curb and sidewalk.
6. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
7. The applicant will comply with the City's current tree ordinance. All required tree protection measures shall be adhered to by the developer during construction.
8. All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances.
9. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as appropriate.
10. The applicant will comply with the City's current zoning ordinance.