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the main school entrance. This will allow for greater buffers between the <br />neighborhoods and will relieve some of the neighborhood concerns about <br />encroachment towards Ray Road. Removing the stadium from the site and using Rock <br />Maven as an entrance also reduces the need for purchasing all or part of the Minton <br />Property. <br />RCD/Watershed: <br />There is a small, southern section of the Fisher and Rock Haven Road sites that is <br />contained in the watershed. It should not present a problem for construction. <br />Slopes: <br />The Northwest portion of the site has steep slopes and should be avoided during <br />construction. It would also provide a buffer for the residents on Ray Road. <br />Probable Construction Costs: <br />The costs of site work are increased based on the topography of the site. Earthwork <br />costs associated with the building, fields and parking drive the total costs up. There is <br />rock present on the site; thus a rock allowance is provided. <br />Additional On-site/Off-site Improvements: <br />These would include Smith Level Road improvements such as turn lanes and a traffic <br />signal. One major improvement would be a connector road between Rock Haven and <br />BPW Club Drive. Moving the main entrance to Rock Haven Road reduces the amount <br />of linear feet of road improvements required. This cost is offset by the addition of the <br />connector road. <br />Other Items: <br />Ray Road should not be considered as an entry point to the school. The road is not <br />centered and any expansion of it would encroach on the existing homes to the point that <br />purchase of them might be required. <br />Transportation: <br />A major factor in locating the third high school at Rockhaven is the ease of <br />transportation. Several factors exist that must be considered. <br />• The Rock Haven site has an established bus route "J°' that would serve the area <br />• The site is located closer to the students who would attend the school thus <br />reducing driving distances and time. An example is provided showing the <br />reduction in miles when compared to driving to CHHS. <br />Students Avg. Reduction in Miles X 180 School Days = Total Miles <br />200 200 X 10 (@ 5 miles each way) 180 360,000 <br />• Similarly, miles driven by parents and by school buses would be reduced <br />dramatically. <br />• The possibility of access from Southern Village would allow for more walking <br />and biking students. <br />Condemnation and Acquisition: <br />The Rock Haven site is comprised of three parcels of land, the Glover, Minton and <br />Fischer parcels. The Mintons have indicated their willingness to listen to an offer and <br />3 <br />