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 betw...
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