Transcript Mandatory Referral Review Prince George*s Community College

CHESAPEAKE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION (CLF)
MANDATORY REFERRAL (MR) REVIEW
PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
9822 FALLARD COURT, UPPER MARLBORO, MD
For Review
by
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
April 30, 2015
AGENDA ITEM: #11
APPLICATION: MR-1417F
MANDATORY REFERRAL REVIEW
MARYLAND STATE LAW
ROLE OF THE PLANNING BOARD
The Land Use Article Section §20:301 through 305 of the Maryland Annotated
Code requires that the Planning Board review all public construction projects
through the Mandatory Referral review process.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION/RECOMMENDATIONS
Planning Board action is required within a 60-day period after a Mandatory
Referral application is accepted by staff.
Recommendations are advisory, and affected property owners/interested party
may seek a resolution to any issues raised in the staff report.
Applicant may disagree with the Board’s recommendation and proceed with the
proposed project thereby taking full responsibility of the issues raised.
The Planning Board requests written response from the applicant stating how
the recommendations will be implemented.
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EXISTING PUBLIC CHARTER
SCHOOLS BY PROVIDER
IN
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
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EXISTING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY/EXISTING ZONING
Location of School
Operator
Grades/Cap
acity
Site
Zoning
6151 Chevy Chase Drive,
Laurel, MD 20707
Chesapeake Lighthouse
Foundation (CLF)
Grades K-5
I-3
Public Charter School
North 6100 Frost Place,
Laurel, MD 20707
Chesapeake Lighthouse
Foundation (CLF)
Grades 6-12
E-I-A
Public Charter School
South 6201 Surrey Square
Lane District Heights, MD
20747
Chesapeake Lighthouse
Foundation (CLF)
Grades 6-12
College Park Academy
7501 Adelphi Rd.
Hyattsville
(formerly St. Mark’s
School)
College Park Academy,
Inc.
Grades
6-12
R-55
EXCEL Pubic Charter
School
7950 Scott Road,
Landover, MD 20785
Sowing Empowerment
and Economic
Development (SEED),
Inc.
Grades K-8
R-55
R-T
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EXISTING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY/EXISTING ZONING
Address of School
Operator
Grades
Site
Zoning
Andrews Public Charter School
4701 San Antonio Blvd, MD 20762.
Joint Base Andrews
Imagine SchoolsPrince George’s
County
Grades K-8
Leeland PC School
14111 Oak Grove Road, Upper
Marlboro, MD 20774
Imagine SchoolsPrince George’s
County
Grades K-8
R-E
Morningside Public Charter School
6900 Ames Street, Morningside,
MD 20723
Imagine SchoolsPrince George’s
County
Grades K-8
R-R
Imagine Lincoln Public Charter
School - Branch Avenue Marlow
Heights, MD 20748
Imagine SchoolsPrince George’s
County
Grades K-8
R-55
Turning Point Academy
7800 Good Luck Road (inside
Trinity Assembly of God Church
Turning Point
Foundation, Inc.
Grades K-8
R-R
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GENERAL PROJECT LOCATION
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PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (CMIT)
AERIAL VIEW OF EXISTING SITE (9822 FALLARD CT.)
PROPOSED BRIGHTSEAT (CMIT)
ACADEMY
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PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
PROJECT SITE EXISTING ZONING
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PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
EXISTING FIRE/EMS AND POLICE STATIONS
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PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION
1. Notification letters were
sent to adjoining property
owners and civic associations.
2. Notices included:
Project/applicant’s name,
location, a brief
description of project,
staff contact, and a tentative
Planning Board hearing date.
3. Final notice of the hearing
was published in the Planning
Board’s weekly online agenda.
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PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (CMIT)
SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSAL
1. Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) has entered into an
agreement with the Prince George’s County Board of Education to
provide a public charter school for the school year 2015-2016 to serve
450 students; grades 6 through 9.
2. The applicant proposes to convert an existing vacant industrial
warehouse building for a middle and high school to serve 800
students; grades 6 through 12, over a five year period.
3. The proposed Public Charter School will be fully funded by the Prince
George’s County Board of Education.
4. There will be no expansion of the existing 100,550 square foot
building footprint.
5. Transportation to and from the school will be provided by parents.
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PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSAL
The proposed charter school has a five year staging schedule. During the
first year the school will serve grades 6 through 9, with approximately
450 students; with 350 (grades 6 through 12) to be added later. The
student population will be increased over the next five years, until it is in
full operation with a total of 800 students.
Proposed Student Enrollment Plan
Grades
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
6
7
150
150
150
150
100
150
100
100
100
100
8
150
150
150
150
100
125
125
125
150
100
125
125
100
125
9
10
11
12
Total # of
Students
100
450
575
625
700
800
(Two phased renovation of the existing building - August /September 2015
(450 students grades 6 through 9) and phase 2016/2019.)
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PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (CMIT)
FEATURES OF THE PROPOSED SCHOOL
Applicant’s Proposed Building Renovation Commitments
1. Renovate existing building’s exterior/interior to create classroom
space, restrooms, offices, school nurse room, storage, indoor
gymnasium, cafeteria and other school support service areas to
accommodate 800 students.
2. Create new partitions, doors, finishes, plumbing fixtures, electrical wall
wiring, additional heating and cooling fixtures.
3. Replace existing roof/insulate portions of the new roof structure and
mechanical units to reduce aircraft indoor noise impacts.
4. Install new windows around the perimeter of the building to allow for
natural light in the classrooms.
5. Implement Noise Study Recommendations by Ryan & Associates
6. Conduct a post-construction indoor noise inspection and approval from
Maryland Aviation Administration prior to seeking final permits from
Prince County’s Department of Permitting, Inspections and
Enforcement (DPIE).
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PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (CMIT)
APPLICANT’S PROJECT SCHEDULE
PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
PROPOSED ACTIVITY
PROPOSED DATES
Construction Document Phase Begins/Permits
January 2015
Construction Document Completed/Permit/Bidding
February 2015
Permit Filling with the County/Peer Review
February 2015
Approval of Building Permit
April 30, 2015
Construction/Inspection and Use and Occupancy
Certification
July 31, 2015
School Year 2015/2016 Begins
August 18, 2015
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EXISTING
9822 FALLARD COURT BUILDING
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ROOF TOP VIEW
FALLARD COURT
EAST SIDE OF EXISTING BUILDING. This will be the main school entry point for visitors
and guests. The existing sidewalk leads to the ADA accessible parking at the closest
side of the building. (There will be no parking along the front of the building; only a
grassy area extending out to the street.)
Google 2014
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ROOF TOP VIEW
SOUTH SIDE OF EXISTING BUILDING. Applicant proposes to infill dock door
openings with window systems to allow for natural daylight into the classrooms.
Google 2014
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EXISTING INDUSTRIAL USES
ADJACENT TO THE
9822 FALLARD COURT
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North:
Light Industrial Building
Google 2014
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East:
A & M Supply
Google 2014
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South East:
Maryland Small Arms
Range
Google 2014
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South:
J & L Towing & Recovery
J.E. Wood & Sons Roofing
Contractor
Google 2014
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South West:
Trucking Company
Google 2014
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South West: Hess
Mechanical Corporation
Google 2014
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South West:
Protective Services
Training Academy
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Google 2014
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
ON THE PROPOSED
PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
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PROPOSED FALLARD COURT (CMIT) CHARTER SCHOOL
LOCATIONAL/SITE CONCERNS
1. Industrial Park Location
2. Impact of Joint Base Andrews Aircraft Noise
• Building Noise Study
• Indoor Noise Mitigation
3. Poor Indoor Lighting
4. Lack of Green Space/Landscaping
5. Existing Adjoining Uses
6. Proposed Circulation/Drop-off /Pick-up Area
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PROPOSED FALLARD COURT CHARTER SCHOOL
AIRCRAFT NOISE CONTOURS (JOINT BASE ANDREWS)
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PROPOSED SITE FEATURES - POTENTIAL CONFLICTS
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PROPOSED CIRCULATION PLAN : POTENTIAL CONFLICTS
DROP-OFF/PIC-UP AREAS/DELIVERY/DUMPSTER
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PROPOSED FALLARD COURT CMIT CHARTER SCHOOL
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The applicant should reduce indoor noise levels from 75 dB to 45 dB as recommended in the
Noise Study.
2. A post-construction sound insulation test should be conducted by the Maryland Aviation
Administration prior to seeking a Use and Occupancy Permit from the Prince George’s County
Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE).
3. The applicant should conduct a Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessment, including
air and soil testing for the property. Any Phase III investigations/remediation recommended by
the Phase II should be completed prior to occupancy of the building by students.
4. The applicant should provide a photometric plan showing sufficient lighting around the entire
building and parking areas. A detail of the proposed lighting fixtures should be provided
showing the use of full cut-off optics.
5. The applicant should redesign the drop-off and pick-up area to minimize pedestrian and
vehicular conflicts by providing a clear, wide, designated pedestrian path from a drop-off area
to the student entrance doors.
6. The applicant should explore other architectural enhancements, such as skylights, additional
fenestration, replacing the existing metal paneling, and adding details such as enhanced trim,
to improve the amount of natural interior light and the appearance of the exterior building to
be more in line with the proposed use.
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PROPOSED FALLARD COURT CMIT CHARTER SCHOOL
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS - continued
7. The applicant should consider eliminating excess pavement on-site to reduce impervious
surface, improve internal circulation, and accommodate additional green area to enhance the
visual appeal of the property.
8. Additional landscaping (shade trees and evergreens) should be provided to screen and buffer
the school from adjacent incompatible uses and roadways. New plant materials should consist of
a variety of native species for minimal maintenance and maximum durability.
9. Proposed loading spaces and trash/recycling locations are shown on the north side of the
building. The applicant should screen these facilities from the public right-or-way and from site
users.
10. Since the applicant is considering a fence for the south side of the site (to separate the school
property from adjacent industrial uses), but did not include details for review with this
application, the applicant should file a supplemental Mandatory Referral Review application
when a final decision is made regarding the proposed fence.
If applicant moves forward to implement recommendations 3, 4, 5 and 10, Administrative
Mandatory Referral will be required.
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PROPOSED FALLARD COURT CMIT CHARTER
SCHOOL STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations - continued
The review of previous charter school proposals shows that some of the schools are
being located in non-residential areas. A transmittal letter for the Board of Education
(BOE) is included in the packet in an attempt to highlight concerns with locating schools
in non-residential areas. The recommendation below is for the Board of Education:
11. If schools are to be located at employment parks or other commercial areas, the BOE
should consider setting standards for the new public charter schools’ sites/buildings
outside of residential areas to protect all students from potential environmental impacts
associated with adjacent industrial and commercial sites.
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PROPOSED FALLARD ROAD CHARTER SCHOOL
PLANNING BOARD ACTION
Staff Request/Planning Board Action:
 Board Adoption of Staff Recommendations as presented, or make
needed changes and transmit the report to applicant/representative
 Transmit comments to Board of Education on standards for locating
charter schools.
Planning Board Recommendations:
 Recommendations are advisory but affected property
owners/interested party may seek resolution to any issues raised in
the staff report.
 Applicant may disagree with the Board’s recommendation and
proceed with the proposed project thereby taking full responsibility
for the issues raised.
 Applicant is asked to respond to Board recommendations with 30
days; stating how the recommendations will be implemented.
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MANDATORY REFERRAL REVIEW
CHESAPEAKE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION
PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
9822 FALLARD COURT
THIS CONCLUDES STAFF PRESENTATION
ANY QUESTIONS?
AGENDA ITEM: #11
APPLICATION: MR-1417F
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