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Zoning Officer's Recommendation (Made prior to PB meeting) The Zoning Officer has not received information that 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, 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 Special Use Permit with the revised site plan. Provided the Planning Board finds in the affirmative nn the general standards, the Zoning Officer recommends approval of the request fora Special Use Permit for the Middle School subject to the 14 conditions in the attached Resolution ofApprovah Information/Issues at Planning Board Meeting on April 7, 2004 (Comments made by Planning Board) 1, What will the additional 5 acres be used forjust west of the proposed school? 2. Removal of pines on the north side of the property could cause problems with north/northeast winter winds, Forested area is not taken advantage of, 3, Maneuverability of the field spaces could protect some woodland. 4, There was not enough time to review site plan including elevations, landscape, transportation, circulation, parking and noise. 5. There is a need for the school and soccer fields to be designed together. 6, More passive recreation space should be provided, 7. Not enough information provided to determine whether pond should be drained or nat. 8. There is a tremendous liability with the pond being a magnet for children. 9. Biologist's report indicates that the site plan design [on plan submitted at Planning Board] will threaten the habitats at the rear of the property and recommends all development stop south of the ridge line divides the drainage area of the school facilities from that which drains towards the vernal ponds, 10, Concern about the location of the school in an area that prohibits residential development, Subsequent to the Planning Board meeting, and prior to the Public Hearing, the applicant has submitted a new site plan design that addresses the above concerns relating to layout of the school facilities, Overlay maps should be provided which show the following items the applicant will provide: a, The existing tree line should be shown indicating the location and types of trees. b, An environmental component indicating the location of environmental sensitive areas that need to be preserved. c. A map indicating the changes made from the first time the Planning Board reviewed the proposal to the Public Hearing, and any new proposed changes. d, Indicate traffic and safety concerns and proposed improvements and how they affect adjacent properties,