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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 />