9.1. SR 12-19-2016 EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 9.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Work Session December 19, 2016 Zack Carlton,Planning Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Spectrum High School Expansion Cal Portner, Ci Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Discuss the possibility of using EDA-owned land for expansion of Spectrum High School.
Background/Discussion
Spectrum's recent expansion met significant concern from the commission and business owners at the
November 29, 2016, Planning Commission meeting. Concerns included existing business displacement
with an institutional use, the presence of a school in an industrial park (which is currently legal), school-
related traffic around existing businesses, the impacts of leasing vacant buildings adjacent to the school,
and reducing taxes collected in an industrial park intended to increase tax capacity. The Commission
unanimously recommended denial of the Conditional Use Permit and Spectrum withdrew the application
on December 6.
Staff has sought a solution for Spectrum including alternative sites,but a large enough parcel close
enough to their location has proven challenging. Spectrum's ability to relocate is limited as their funding
source ties them to a location for 30 years.
An option is the 12.13 acre EDA-owned parcel generally southeast of the school. It was platted in 2005
as part of Northstar Business Park but numerous encumbrances have made it difficult to sell as a
developable parcel. The unique shape and presence of a gas easement leave a small buildable area when
comparing the lot to other 12+ acre parcels. However, these issues are not as much of a concern for a
school that doesn't require a significant building footprint and has a need for open space.
The parcel would provide expansion opportunities; allow the city to address past concerns as well as
those mentioned during the Planning Commission Public Hearing. The site would not displace existing
businesses,would not direct traffic around an existing building,would not share access with developable
parcels, and would not impact collected taxes as it is currently city-owned and not paying.
The property would be zoned Planned Unit Development to allow school expansion, and institutional
uses would be removed from Business Parks. Spectrum would be a permitted use on the new site but a
legal non-conforming use in the Business Park and not permitted to expand there,rather directing growth
to the new site.
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Aerial Image
■ Final Plat of Northstar Business Park
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