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HomeMy WebLinkAbout004 Special Use Permit Narrative 895 Technology Boulevard, Suite 203, Bozeman, MT 59718 | 406.586.0262 Petra Academy – New Secondary Building Special Use Permit Narrative WWC Engineering (WWC) is submitting a Special Use Permit application in conjunction with our Site Plan application for Petra Academy’s New Secondary Building. The proposed building will be a designated place for Petra Academy’s secondary students, adding approximately 21,755 SF structure to the 56,245 SF existing school structure. The 25.72-acre lot on which the existing school sits is zoned R-MH. Under R-MH zoning, schools, which are listed under the Community Center use, are classified as a special use. WWC is requesting this Special Use Permit to help facilitate the expansion of the existing Petra Academy. 1. Notification Letter. The Notification Letter signed by the owner is included in the ‘Documents’ portion of this submittal. 2. Documents and Drawings. Additional applicable ‘Documents’ and ‘Drawings’ can be found with the Site Plan application submitted in conjunction with the Special Use Permit. 3. Naming Protocol. All files numbered and named according to order listed on Submittal Checklist. 4. Project Narrative. This document provides a thorough description of the proposed use and how the site will function. The proposed use is Community Center, more specifically, the site will continue to be used for a school. The site will continue to function as a school campus, which was originally approved in 2010 through a Master Site Plan application (Z10135). a. How the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and topography to accommodate such use. The site is adequate in size and topography to accommodate the proposed use of a school. The site is currently being used for a school and the Master Site Plan previously approved indicated that the school would be expanded. Calculations provided in the Site Plan application establish that the site is an adequate size for the proposed building (FAR/lot coverage calculations). The topography of the site lends itself to the proposed use as the creek bordering North Cottonwood Road provides a natural buffer between the school and the road. The Master Site Plan Modification also submitted in conjunction with the Site Plan application further establishes that the proposed new building follows the City of Bozeman Unified Development Code and Regulations. b. How the proposed use will have no material adverse effect upon the abutting property. The proposed use is not expected to have any material adverse effect upon the abutting property. The site is currently used for a school and the new building is not expected to substantially alter the number of students enrolled or change the nature of the existing school. The proposed building will allow Petra Academy to better serve their existing students and create opportunities to engage new students. Public soccer fields are located on the lot north of our property, to the west is a Park/natural open space, to the south is a church and to the east is the Valley West subdivision. None of these properties are expected to face negative impacts as a result of the use of the site remaining under the school designation. c. That any additional conditions stated in the approval are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Additional conditions stated in the approval deemed necessary by the City to protect public health, safety, and welfare will be followed. 5. Vicinity Map. Please refer to the C0.0 - Cover sheet provided in this submittal for vicinity map of the project site. 6. Site Plan. Please refer to the ‘Drawings’ section for Site Plan included in this application for property dimensions, location of building, parking driveways, off street loading, landscaping, location of utilities, access, pedestrian facilities, and proposed use location. These drawings are also under review under the project’s Site Plan application. 7. Floor Plans. Please refer to the Architectural Plans included in the ‘Drawings’ section of this application for floor plans showing the floor layout including square footage and proposed use for each room and area within the building. These drawings are also under review under the project’s Site Plan application. 8. Alcohol Production. No alcohol production sales and services and gaming uses are proposed at this site. 9. Parking Calculations. Please refer to the table below for a summary of the parking requirements. The proposed provided parking includes 158 current on-site spaces, 10 spaces through a shared-use agreement with the Adam Bronken Soccer Complex across Classical Way, and 72 proposed spaces for a total of 240 parking spaces. No deductions are proposed. Requirement Areas: Adjustment Factor Classrooms 38 classrooms * 5 57 spaces Assembly Area 3845 SF /25 153 spaces High School 128 students /5 25 spaces Non-teaching Staff 5 staff N/A 5 spaces Total 240 spaces 10. Noticing Material. Noticing Material (Form N1) and Adjoiners List is included in this application.