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Ken Griffin - Manara Testimony
From:Marcie Diamond
To:Mario Canizares
Date:6/24/2009 8:37 AM
Subject:Manara Testimony
CC:Bob Hager; David Dodd; Gary Sieb; Kelly Lafferty Lafferty; Ken Griffin
Attachments:circulation.jpg
Mario,
Per your request we reviewed the public testimony by Manara to determine if any items discussed at
the June 16th Public Hearing could potentially be incorporated as additional Special Use Permit
Conditions.
We reviewed their initial presentation, testimony after the public hearing, Council's discussion during
the question and answer period, and Council's comments prior to the motion to approve. The following
issues were discussed:
Concern about the impact of the buses on site.
Manara responded that the arrival and departure of buses would be staggered. The
staggering of buses is part of the Traffic Management Plan (Exhibit 10 of the TIA,
attached to this e-mail for reference) This will be a SUP condition and the exhibit will
be attached to and made part of the ordinance. The construction of the bus loop must
be complete prior to the issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy. However the
number of buses is still unclear.. but that is an operational issue.
On-loading of children under the porte cache, safety and timing.
It was explained that 5 cars at a time will pull under the porta cache, turn off their engines.
Once all of the students are unloaded then the 5 cars would be allowed to leave. The "5
car at a time" is included in Exhibit 10 (see above), however the actual turning off of the
engines is an operational issue, and city monitoring and enforcement may not
be achievable (appropriate?)
Staggered pick up times
Two parent pick up times (3:20 and 3:40) and the bus pick up time (3:50) is also addressed
in Exhibit 10 of the Traffic Management Plan.
Neighbor's concern about noise.
Amaris Obregon, the principal, stated that there will be a 10 to 15 foot "no play buffer
area" from the abutting residents. She stated that this concept has worked well and was
enforced in another school that she worked. This type of condition is not at any other
schools/ day care centers in Coppell. However, if it is offered by the applicant, we may be
able to include it. I will check with the City Attorney and let you know.
Evening activities at the school
There will be four major events during the year and they will split by grade K-2 and 3rd-
5th. We do not regulate evening activities at schools or churches in Coppell. This is also
an operation issue which city monitoring and enforcement may not be appropriate.
Use of the Coppell Public Library
Ms. Obregon, responded that their "hands on" learning concept does not necessitate library
usage.
Communication with neighbors/citizens
morning coffee, evening meetings, etc. were offered by the applicant as options to meet
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with neighbors.
School Zone
Ken Griffin responded that yes, a School Zone will most likely be established.
In sum, the major health/safety issues, as related to traffic appeared to be addressed in the TIA/TMP
and will be incorporated as SUP conditions as appropriate.
I have copied our city attorneys on this e-mail, and hope to review with David Dodd this afternoon to
determine if any other items, as agreed to by the applicant, can be incorporated in the SUP or on a
more informal basis.
Marcie Diamond, AICP
Assistant Director of Planning
City of Coppell
972-304-3676
www.ci.coppell.tx.us
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