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7.2 PCSR 03-11-2014 i ' , A8 1 ,,: 179th AVE p i II i , . NI x 0 c (0 \ 9 „ STRIAL CI w ' '... iliti \ -Z-- CD z s VIE R, ri— - cN '' ' ,,, ti/e ELF s P /9\ ;4'' ,....„„ r , , too , . ilk .. .„ .., \ „E., Case Number. CU 14-07 Location Map Spectrum River N Project Narrative Project Owner Spectrum Building Company Tenant Spectrum High School Architects Rivera Architects, Inc. Project Overview This project is the interior remodel of an existing building located at 11044 Industrial Circle th Northeast to provide a facility for the 6 graders at Spectrum High School. Spectrum currently serves a student population of 525 students in grades 6-12, which is capacity per the existing conditional use permit (CUP) for 17796 Industrial Circle NW, and is right across the street. thth There are several reasons to establish the separate 6 grade center. Demand for enrollment in 6 th grade at Spectrum is much higher than the positions that are open. A separate 6 grade center th will allow a greater number of students to attend Spectrum. The separate 6 grade center will th also enhance the education experience by affording the 6 grade students a year to prepare before transitioning into the rigorous academic environment offered at Spectrum High School. thth The gymnasium in the 6 grade center will supplement the total education experience for the 6 graders and will also be used for after school sports. The 5,000 square foot warehouse in the business park that is currently being leased for wrestling will no longer be necessary with the addition of the gymnasium. The facility is currently a building shell with unfinished interior space and includes ten separate condominium units for a total space of 24,520 square feet. About 10,000 square feet will be constructed into a gymnasium, locker rooms, and weight room. The remaining space will be remodeled into seven classrooms, staff lounge, administrative area, commons, storage, th maintenance, restrooms, and a serving kitchen. The 6 grade education center will serve up to 100 students. The project will also include 1.5 acres of land that may be used as a future playfield. The land will currently be left and other jurisdiction regulations. Spectrum High School Background Spectrum High School is a public charter high school which received its original charter in 2006. The school currently serves 525 students in grades 6-12 and is located at 17796 Industrial Circle NW. The mission of Spectrum High School is to foster academic and personal excellence through a program emphasizing high academic standards in a small school setting. The teacher-student ratio is 22:1. Students are encouraged to attain their maximum potential through a 3-dimensional strategy emphasizing a college preparatory curriculum, a technology-rich environment, and community-based outreach. Spectrum currently offers 17 college classes in a cooperative agreement with Anoka Ramsey Community College, University of Minnesota Twin Cities,and St. Cloud State University. It is possible to graduate from Spectrum while also earning an Associates Degree without having to leave the Spectrum campus. The academic rich environment extends into the fine arts with outstanding programs in band, choir, and theater. Varsity athletics are offered in 16 sports and Spectrum recently established their own athletic fields. All extra-curricular activities support the Spectrum vision to foster academic and personal excellence. Hours of Operation School Hours are 8:00 am 3:20 pm (faculty report at 7:30 am) Monday Friday during the school year. The school year lasts from the end of August through May. There are extracurricular activities at the school from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Number of Employees There are currently a total of 73 employees including faculty and staff. There will 10 additional th staff proposed to serve the 6 grade education center. Student Population There are currently 525 students attending Spectrum. This is the capacity allowed per the CUP. th The 6 grade center will add up to 100 additional students. Site The site already exists with no new site work proposed. It was designed and constructed in 2007. The civil drawings prepared at that time are included in this submittal. The school proposes to use the south end of the east and south sidewalks for bus drop off and pick up. Parent drop off would be in the interior court parking area. A trash enclosure would be constructed along the northwest corner of the gymnasium. The location would be out of the way and easy for trash pick-up. The additional 1.5 acres of land is located immediately to the west of the building. Parking Summary The commercial condo park shares 138 th spaces. The 6 grade education center will take over 10 of the 22 condominium suites and Required parking: Grades 6-9 require (7 classrooms) 2 per classroom 14 stalls Total parking required for this condominium: 14 stalls Percentage of 138 existing stalls 55 stalls (approx.) Signage It is anticipated that there will be a sign on the building similar to the sign on Spectrum High School and potentially a monument sign. The design of these elements has not been included in this submittal, as an example. The name of the facility still needs to be agreed upon before submitting to the city. We request the review and approval of this application without the sign information. The building and monument sign will be designed to meet zoning requirements and submitted at a later date to the city for approval prior to fabrication. When the building was approved and constructed, there was tenant signage proposed for each of th Grade Center consuming a larger portion of the building, there will most likely be less signage square footage needed. Building Materials The exterior building envelope already exists and photos are attached. The wall construction consists of decorative, colored architectural precast panels and cultured stones at each of the entrances. Very little exterior work is proposed. The existing overhead doors on the interior court area of the building will be filled in with anodized aluminum store front system or windows since they are no longer needed. The existing regular doors have been incorporated into the design and will be used for building access and exiting.