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FROM: GARY SCHMITZ, PLANNING ASSIST. L'`'
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DATE: MAY 24, 1994
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUEST BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT #728, PUBLIC HEARING,
CASE NO. CU 94-18
REQUEST
A conditional use permit to construct two 24' x 36' classrooms to Vandenberg
Junior High School.
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948 Proctor Avenue NW, Elk River, MN
ZONING/LAND USE
R1C (Single Family Residential)/ MR (Medium Density Residential)
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map, Zoning Map, Site Plan, Letter from Applicant
BACKGROUND
Independent School District #728 is requesting a conditional use permit to
construct two classroom additions to Vandenberg Junior High School. The
school is in dire need for additional classroom space for the 1994-95 school
year. The classrooms are a temporary solution until permanent facilities can
be constructed. Each classroom will be required to meet State and local
building codes prior to construction. The location of the classrooms will be on
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the north side of the school and are indicated on the attached site plan.
P.O. Box 490 • 13065 Orono Parkway • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
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CLASSROOMS
The classrooms were purchased from the Mora School District, which also
used these classrooms on a temporary basis. Building Official Cliff Skogstad
has met with the School District's architect and is confident that these
classrooms can meet building code. Each classroom will be placed on a
permanent foundation and will have direct access to the existing school.
BUILDING ELEVATIONS
The proposed classrooms will be constructed of wood and painted to be
compatible with the existing brick school. Staff is concerned that these types
of buildings occasionally evolve into a permanent situation. Therefore, if this
proposal is approved, staff recommends a three year time frame be
established. If the classrooms are still being used after three years, the
School District will be required to update the exterior to brick to match the
exterior of the existing school.
EMERGENCY ACCESS
• Along the north end of the school there is a ten (10) foot wide sidewalk that
presently is used as an emergency access. The site plan does not clearly
illustrate the proximity of the sidewalk to the proposed classrooms. If the
classrooms cross the sidewalk, another emergency access must be provided
north of the classroom. Staff will require that the emergency access be hard
surfaced, properly sized, and maintained throughout the year.
PARKING
The existing parking lot appears to be adequate for the Junior High's needs.
The addition of two classrooms should not trigger the need for additional
parking. If parking does become a problem, the School District has ample
room for the parking lot to be expanded.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit request for the
addition of two (2) 24' x 36' temporary classrooms to Vandenberg Junior High
School with the following conditions:
1. EACH CLASSROOM WILL BE REQUIRED TO MEET STATE
• AND LOCAL BUILDING CODE PRIOR TO THE
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CLASSROOMS BEING USED FOR EDUCATIONAL
PURPOSES.
2. A THREE YEAR TIME LIMIT BE PLACED ON THE WOOD
EXTERIOR OF THE CLASSROOM. IF THE CLASSROOMS
ARE STILL BEING USED AFTER THREE YEARS, THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE REQUIRED TO UPGRADE
THE EXTERIOR TO BRICK TO MATCH THE EXISTING
BUILDING.
3. THE CLASSROOMS BE PAINTED TO BE COMPATIBLE
WITH THE EXISTING BUILDING.
4. IF THE CLASSROOMS CROSS THE SIDEWALK, AN
ADDITIONAL HARDSURFACED EMERGENCY ACCESS
MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED NORTH OF THE
PROPOSED CLASSROOMS.
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• TEMPORARY CLASSROOM SPECIFICATIONS
Two (2) 864 square foot temporary classroom units to be located on
the northwest section of the Vandenberg Junior High School. Each
classroom will be attached as per state and local building code requirements
and will be utilized by approximately 25 students each. Adequate parking
space is available on site. These units will be utilized for the 1994-95
school year and will continue to be used until new permanent facilities are
available.
Building specifications, construction drawings, and a site plan are
enclosed. The school district architect is drawing plans for attaching
corridors and footings in accordance with state and local building codes. It
is our intent to meet all state and local requirements. Please contact us if
• you have questions or recommendations.
We will provide a list of property owners within 350 feet of the
Vandenberg property as soon as they are available.
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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS:
All units shall be of wood frame construction and meet all applicable
• state and local building requirements and codes.
FOUNDATIONS:
Building units are to be set on 16" sq. concrete pilasters (fill w/concrete)
set on 24" x 24" x 8" concrete footings placed at ground level.
(8'0 o.c. maximum spacing under 40' building; 9'0 o.c. maximum spacing
under 36' building) . Buildings placed approx. 18" above ground level.
Support each building with three beams (outside beams to be 3 - 2 x 12's -
center beam to be 2 - 2 x 12's) .
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION:
Joists - 2" x 10" on 16" center
Sub floor - 5/8 CDX
Underlayment - 1/2" particle board suitable for carpet installation.
WALL CONSTRUCTION:
Studs - 2" x 6" on 16" center
Single plate on bottom; double plate on top
Window and door headers - 2" x 12"
• Exterior sheeting - 1/2" oxboard or equivalent
Exterior siding - 4 x 9' x 5/8 cedar faced plywood stained - grooves 12" o.c.
ROOF CONSTRUCTION: 4/12 pitch
Rafters - w x 4 pre-engineered trusses on 24" center. Includes 16"
soffit and 12" gable overhang.
Sheeting - 4 x 8 x 5/8" oxboard or equivalent.
Metal roof edges
240# asphalt shingles over 15# felt.
Roof vents to meet existing codes. Use continuous vent in soffit and
corregated chutes in each truss space.
INSULATION:
Minimum standards to meet electric heat requirements.
Floors - R-30 bottom sealed with wire mesh or plywood to prevent
insulation fallout and rodent intrusion.
Walls - R-19 - 6" glass bats
Ceiling - R-40 - blown glass
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INTERIOR:
• A11 interior walls and ceiling covered with 4 mil poly vapor barrior.
Wall areas covered with 1/2" sheet rock. Ceiling covered with 5/8"
fire rated sheet rock.
FINISHING:
Interior walls shall be covered with 4 x 8 wood paneling (see foot-
note 1) . Ceiling areas taped, sanded and sprayed. Interior wood
trim all mahogany, stained and varnished with two coats.
4" Rubber base.
Exterior wood stain to be semi-transparent Olympic or equal.
WINDOWS:
Four (4) per classroom - Anderson Perma-shield #CW24T or equal.
Glass to be two pane insulated unit.
DOORS:
wwo- 4. per classroom - exterior door to be 3'0 x 6'8 steel insulated,
pre-hung complete with threshold, weather stripping, butts, latch set
• and cylinder. (Key cylinder to existing school system) .
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Interior door to be 3'0 x 6'8 oak face solid core, complete with
threshold, smoke seals, butts and lock set.
ELECTRICAL:
To include - State aff'd. and inspection fees.
Wiring each unit to include -
100 amp single phase service
8 - 110 V. 20 amp outlets
Light fixtures - 24" x 4' , 4 lamp fluorescents
(24' x 36' units = 12 fixtures in 3 rows)
(30' x 40' units = 16 fixtures in 4 rows)
Each light switch to control maximum of 2 rows of lights.
Two battery pac emergency exit and light.
HEATING:
Electric baseboard units with single thermostatic control.
CONNECTING HALLWAYS:
• Attached as per drawings to classroom units. Construction to match
that of classroom units with following exceptions: 2 x 4 walls (R=13
insulation); shed roof to be 2" x 6" rafters 16" o.c. with brace to
ceiling joists; floor not insulated.
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