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METROPO LITAN PLANNING COMMIS SION  LAND USE REPORT – SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 CASE NO: P-18-14:  3142 Bert Kou ns Industrial Loop District: 10/Cox   APPL ICANT: MOHR AND ASSOCIATES E/ Webb LAND OWNER: Trinity Baptist Church of Shreveport LOCATION: North side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 1,680’ ft. West of Walker Rd. ZONING: R-1D PROPOSED:  (1) MP C App roval, (2) Parking Determ ination, (3) Site Plan Approv al for a Ch arter Scho ol  GENERAL INFORMATION:  The applicant proposes to construct a 49,000 sq. ft. charter school (Caddo Charter Academy) for K-8 on a 13.358 acre site   The app lication under consideration requires decisions on three item s: (1) MPC a pproval of a scho ol in R1 -D (Per Sec . 106-240), (2) Parking determination for a school (Per Sec. 106-1338 (12)) and (3) Site Plan approval.   The surrounding property is zoned B-1-E and R-2 (TH) to the W and R-1D on all other sides.  In Jan. 2009, the ZBA unanimously approved an application by Trinity Baptist Church to construct a community church on this site, which was never developed (BAP-2-09).   The site has a capacity of 772 students and will open in Fall 2015 with an enrollment of 520 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade; adding a grade per year until Fall 2018.  The school expects to employ a staff of 5, including: 35-40 full-time teachers, plus principals, deans and support staff. SITE PLAN CONSID ERATIONS:  Transportation of students will be drop-off/pick-up exclusively, as no bus service will be provided.  Per a preliminary traffic assessment provided in July 2014 by Wade Trim, Inc., peak hours of the school are expected to coincide with the morning peak traffic volume (7:15a-8:15a) and fall outside of the afternoon peak traffic volume (3:00p-4:00p).  The site is designed to accommodate considerable traffic-stacking throughout the parking lot in an attempt to meet the schools anticipated traffic needs in 20 18. The traffi c asses sme nt notes estimated on-site queing dem and to be 16 8 vehicles or 4,200 linear ft.  The site plan includes 160 parking spaces and 6 handicapped accessible spaces. Staff would require 52 spaces. The applicant expec ts that the remaining 114 spaces and on-site queing of 4,200 linear feet will handle parking needs for staff and special events.   A p o rt ion of this d en s e ly w o o d ed s it e w ill be p res e rv e d for a nature class ro om.  The site also contains an existing dwelling structure and accessory building that will be demolished. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM COMMENTS:  Per Engineering, throat distance from the highway is a concern due to the possibility that a large number of vehicles may stack up at drop- off/pick-up times.  Per Engineering, spacing between the driveways and configuration of the east bound driveway and turning lane are concerns.  LATOTD is agreeable to the plan submitted in concept only.  LAD OT D has requ ired a traffic i mp act study, wh ich is forthcom ing from W ade Trim Inc. and expec ted October 2014 . The study w ill help determine the location, number and final driveway design, and minimize conflicts in the median, mainline and within the driveway.  A re-arr a ngemen t o f th e s it e -p la n to a c c o mm o d ate th e tr a ff ic fl o w m a y b e requ ir e d . P e r L A D O T D c o mm e n ts , th e report is e x pe c te d to include: the number of driveways needed on LA 526 (Bert Kouns) and any needed improvements, determination of peak hours, whether signal timing adjustments are needed at the two intersections w/ signals and AM peak hour (only) turning movements for the nearby apartment complexes.  LADOTD has also required that a westbound right turn lane be added, to which the applicant has agreed.  LAD OT D has a lso noted that, depe nding on the outcom e of the traffic imp act study, modifications to the bi-directional center turn lane ma y be required. Further, alternate em ergency acc ess to the property ma y need to be considered in case of an emergen cy during peak pick- up/drop-off times.  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _  AL TERNATIVES:

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METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION LAND USE REPORT – SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

CASE NO: P-18-14: 3142 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop District: 10/Cox APPLICANT: MOHR AND ASSOCIATES E/WebbLAND OWNER: Trinity Baptist Church of ShreveportLOCATION: North side of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 1,680’ ft. West of Walker Rd.ZONING: R-1DPROPOSED: (1) MPC Approval, (2) Parking Determination, (3) Site Plan Approval for a Charter School

GENERAL INFORMATION:• The applicant proposes to construct a 49,000 sq. ft. charter school (Caddo Charter Academy) for K-8 on a 13.358 acre site • The application under consideration requires decisions on three items: (1) MPC approval of a school in R1-D (Per Sec. 106-240), (2) Parking

determination for a school (Per Sec. 106-1338 (12)) and (3) Site Plan approval. • The surrounding property is zoned B-1-E and R-2 (TH) to the W and R-1D on all other sides. • In Jan. 2009, the ZBA unanimously approved an application by Trinity Baptist Church to construct a community church on this site, which was

never developed (BAP-2-09). •

The site has a capacity of 772 students and will open in Fall 2015 with an enrollment of 520 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade;adding a grade per year until Fall 2018.• The school expects to employ a staff of 5, including: 35-40 full-time teachers, plus principals, deans and support staff.

SITE PLAN CONSIDERATIONS:• Transportation of students will be drop-off/pick-up exclusively, as no bus service will be provided.• Per a preliminary traffic assessment provided in July 2014 by Wade Trim, Inc., peak hours of the school are expected to coincide with the

morning peak traffic volume (7:15a-8:15a) and fall outside of the afternoon peak traffic volume (3:00p-4:00p).• The site is designed to accommodate considerable traffic-stacking throughout the parking lot in an attempt to meet the schools anticipated

traffic needs in 2018. The traffic assessment notes estimated on-site queing demand to be 168 vehicles or 4,200 linear ft.• The site plan includes 160 parking spaces and 6 handicapped accessible spaces. Staff would require 52 spaces. The applicant expects that

the remaining 114 spaces and on-site queing of 4,200 linear feet will handle parking needs for staff and special events.• A portion of this densely wooded site will be preserved for a nature classroom.•

The site also contains an existing dwelling structure and accessory building that will be demolished.

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM COMMENTS:• Per Engineering, throat distance from the highway is a concern due to the possibility that a large number of vehicles may stack up at drop-

off/pick-up times.• Per Engineering, spacing between the driveways and configuration of the east bound driveway and turning lane are concerns.• LATOTD is agreeable to the plan submitted in concept only.• LADOTD has required a traffic impact study, which is forthcoming from Wade Trim Inc. and expected October 2014. The study will help

determine the location, number and final driveway design, and minimize conflicts in the median, mainline and within the driveway. A re-arrangement of the site-plan to accommodate the traffic flow may be required. Per LADOTD comments, the report is expected toinclude: the number of driveways needed on LA 526 (Bert Kouns) and any needed improvements, determination of peakhours, whether signal timing adjustments are needed at the two intersections w/ signals and AM peak hour (only) turning movements for thenearby apartment complexes.

• LADOTD has also required that a westbound right turn lane be added, to which the applicant has agreed.• LADOTD has also noted that, depending on the outcome of the traffic impact study, modifications to the bi-directional center turn lane may

be required. Further, alternate emergency access to the property may need to be considered in case of an emergency during peak pick-up/drop-off times.

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ALTERNATIVES:

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A. Approve the application as submitted subject to compliance with the following stipulations: 1. Development of the prop erty shall be in substantial accord with the site plan submitted with any sign ificant c

additions requirin g further review and approval by the Planning Commission.

2. Development of the property s hall begin within a period of two (2) years from the date of the adoption of thi s and the failure to comp ly with such s tipulation wi ll cause the rezoning herein described to become null and voizoning classification w ill automatically revert to previous use.

B. Deny the application The information stated herein is the result of discussion by a staff review team. The Board members will use all information made available to them in

making their decision. A Planning Commission approval is a use approval only. The applicant is still responsible for complying with all other applicableZoning Ordinance requirements and obtaining all necessary permits and approvals from other departments or agencies. This shall include, but not belimited to the requirements of the Zoning Administrator, building permits, liquor licenses, the parish health unit, and Certificates of Occupancy.

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