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0 M � � U 34 Five (5) new buildings are proposed (37, 750 square feet total): a multi- purpose center (gymnasium), a meeting house, a new Early School building, an athletic field house, and a covered service area. Several additions to existing structures are proposed totaling 14, 700 square feet. The expansion also involves a baseball field, two soccer fields, and an outdoor amphitheater. A system of driveways and parking is planned to serve the new facilities and connect to the existing campus. The proposed construction constitutes a major modification to the Special Use Permit issued in 1990, and modified in 1992, 1996, and 1997. Article 8.7.3 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that such a change be considered by the Board of Commissioners following a public hearing. The proposed expansion of the school complies with all the findings (an attachment to these minutes on pages ) required by the Zoning Ordinance that are attached to the current Special Use Permit. Letters from the Sheriffs Department and Emergency Management indicate that service will continue to be provided to Carolina Friends School as it is expanded. The NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources has indicated that the existing sewage treatment system will accommodate the proposed increase in staff and student enrollment as well as the flow generated during athletic events. The school has also proposed a wastewater reclamation and reuse system to be added to the existing treatment system. This system is not required for the expansion of the school. Engineers at NCDEHNR have given preliminary approval pending submittal of construction plans and specifications. Reclaimed water from the proposed addition to the treatment system may be used to irrigate the new soccer field. The proposed modification was presented for citizen and Board comments at the public hearing on February 23, 1998. John Baird, Principal at Carolina Friends School, submitted a letter in support of the request. The letter is attached to the minutes. The item was referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than May 6, 1998. The Zoning Officer has not received information which would establish grounds for making a negative finding on the general standards. These standards include maintaining or promoting the public health, safety and general welfare, maintaining or enhancing the value of contiguous property, and the use being in compliance with the general plan for the physical development of the County. The Zoning Officer has reviewed the application, the site plan and all supporting documentation and has found that the application does comply with the specific standards and required regulations concerning the modification. Two conditions of approval have been added to the current Special Use Permit to insure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance (landscape regulations) and State requirements for the wastewater reclamation and reuse system. Provided the Planning Board and County Commissioners find in the affirmative on the general standards, the Zoning Officer recommends