Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Darwin School of Autism Major Site Plan (P25-020)
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, AICP, Senior Planner
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Vision to support opportunities for all people to thrive.
Executive Summary (General Business): A request for site plan approval for the development of a Pre-K through 12 school for children with autism. The project is proposed in two phases. Upon Phase II completion the project is projected to have 244 students.
Presentation Information: A presentation will be provided if requested.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the site plan.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the site plan.
2. Move that the Council not approve the site plan and provide staff with direction.
Background: The Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) reviewed and recommended approval of the Site Plan at their February 26, 2025, meeting.
Issues/Analysis: This site plan application proposes the development of a multiphase school for children with autism. One building will be constructed during each phase of development. Phase I will consist of a two-story, 12,556-square-foot building with an associated playground area, designed to accommodate approximately 160 students in Pre-K through grade 5. Phase II will introduce a second two-story building, also designed to serve 160 students in grades 6 through 12. Upon Phase II completion the project is projected to have 244 students.
The project proposes operational hours beginning at 7:30 AM and ending at 5:30 PM. Drop-off and pick-up times for pre-k and grade schools will be staggered to reduce unnecessary vehicle accumulation.
All remaining land on the parcel will be reserved for potential future expansion consistent with the Institutional designation. A 6-foot cross-access easement, recorded in OR Book 5340, Page 2821, is provided to ensure coordinated access between the subject site and adjacent properties. Due to the specialized nature of this educational facility, no students will be driving to or from the site.
See the attached Traffic Management Plan for an in-depth queuing analysis.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: North of SW Kestor Drive and East of SW Darwin Boulevard
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Staff Report
2. Site Plan
3. Landscape Plan
4. Phase I - Floor Plans & Elevations
5. Phase II - Floor Plans & Elevations
6. Public Works Traffic Memo
7. Traffic Management Plan
8. Traffic Analysis
9. Queuing Report
10. Agent Authorization Form
11. Warranty Deed
12. Staff Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: N/A
Legal Sufficiency Review:
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