10901 27TH AVE SE 2016-01-01 MF Import

facility no longer meets the DistricYs instructional needs. The proposed remodei would bring the facility inio compliance with current code. The project is proposed to be developed in phases, while the school continues to serve its students. Conslruction is slated to begin in the summer 2010 and be complete by winter 2011. (exhibit 1, staff reporf; exhibit 2, application and project narratives; exhibit 10, transporfation impact analysis) 2. The subject properiy has an R-1, Single-Family Residentiai zoning designation. The City of Everett Comprehensive Plan designates the site as land use 2.1, 5chools/Churches. Elementary Schools are allowed in the R-1 zone by Special Property Use permit, subject to addiiional regulations pertaining to school facilities established at Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 41.150.D.2.a. (exhibit 1, staff report; EMC Title 19, Chapter 5, Table 5.2.) 3. On approximately nine acras, the existing school has 49,000 square feet ot interior space wiih 33,000 additional square feet of cover2d waikway and play area. The school has 24 classrooms and four portable classrooms in the north�vest corner of the site, with � student enrollment capacity of 600. Currently, 55 faculty and staff serve approximately 572 students from the surrounding community. Classes typicaily run from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm. The northeast corner of the site contains grassy pla�elds. The parking area occupies the southeast corner of the site. The subject property is surrounded on all four sides by single-farr�ily residential uses. The school is situated on the northeast comer of the intersection of 27th Avenue SE and 110th Street SE, each classified as a "local" street by City of Everett road standards. (exhibft 2, Application and project narratives; exhibit 19, staff PowerPoint presentation, slide #2, aerial photo; exhibit 1, staff report; exhibit 10, transportation impact analysis) 4. The remodel would remove the existing facilities and replace them with a two- story, 69,000 square foot elementary school to serve up to 600 students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The new building would �e L-shaped, roughly in the center of the site, with the main entrance facing 27th Avenue SE. The building would contain 25 ciassrooms, a cafeteria, gymnasium, library, administrative offices, and additional spaces for students and staff. The four portable classrooms would be replaced with three newer portables. Proposed circulation improvements would include relocating site access to the west side of the site, with a circular drop off/pick up route that would ease traffic congestion experienced with the curreni configuration. On-site parking spaces would increase from 62 to 117. PJew landscaping is proposed for portions of th� site, especially tlie new parking area. The transition from one-siory to iwo-story construction reduces the overall building footprint and impervious surfaces on- siie. (exhibit 1, sfaff report; exhibit 2, application and project narratives; exhibit 19, slides #2 and 3; er.hibif 3, site plan) 3