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5 <br /> VI. Public Road Access: <br /> The UDO requires the property have access from an existing public road and that such access <br /> be in compliance with any and all public road access management plans adopted by Orange <br /> County. Staff has determined the project complies. <br /> VII. Additional Standards: <br /> Per Section 5.8.4 (a) (3) (n) of the UDO the following additional standards are required: <br /> i. For non-charter public schools, the minimum lot size shall be as required by the <br /> adopted School Construction Standards, as amended from time to time by the Board <br /> of County Commissioners, the Orange County Board of Education and the Chapel <br /> Hill-Carrboro Board of Education. <br /> ii. For all schools, the lot size shall be adequate to accommodate all activities. The <br /> proposed methods to handle the maximum number of participants and patrons for any <br /> single event shall be provided while also adhering to safe vehicular and pedestrian <br /> circulation. <br /> Staff Comment. Staff believes the lot(s) are of sufficient size to accommodate the <br /> proposed project based on the maximum number of anticipated students as detailed <br /> by the applicant. <br /> iii. Negative visual impacts shall be minimized along any major roadway. Negative visual <br /> impacts include, but are not limited to, loading/unloading areas, delivery areas, air <br /> handling units (roof top and other), parking areas for machinery, and storage <br /> buildings. Appropriate screening methods shall be used to enhance the aesthetic <br /> value of a project. <br /> Staff Comment. Staff is satisfied that the applicant can adhere to this requirement. <br /> iv. Transportation improvements as deemed necessary by the Traffic Impact Analysis. <br /> Staff Comment: As previously indicated, the Traffic Impact Analysis does not indicate <br /> such requirements are necessary. <br /> v. Site Access: <br /> (a) There shall be a minimum of two access points to the site. <br /> (b) Access points shall separate student drop-off areas and visitor parking from <br /> bus traffic. <br /> (c) If school buses are used, then at least one access shall be limited to school <br /> employee and bus use during normal school hours. <br /> (d) All access points shall be located to provide maximum visibility and safety. <br /> (e) No driveway shall be permitted in a location that will hinder or congest traffic <br /> movement on a public street. <br /> Staff Comment: The applicant is showing the required access points to the property <br /> off of New Jericho Road. Internal circulation segregates student drop-off/pick-up <br /> traffic from visitor or staff traffic. As there is no proposed use of school buses, the <br />