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SP 2017-14, Somerset Academy South, 19620 Pines Boulevard, site plan amendment with special exception. (Joseph)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
Civica Group, agent for Somerset Academy, is requesting a site plan amendment with special exception to convert the existing building on site into a K-8 charter school with associated parking, landscape, signage, and traffic circulation changes. The proposed Somerset Academy South campus is located at 19620 Pines Boulevard.
Background and Proposed Use
The proposed site had been previously approved and constructed as a 27,300-square foot multi-purpose building (FKA 196 Plaza). A portion of the building recently housed a school use. Somerset is under contract to purchase the property and plans to convert the site into a K-8 campus.
Site Plan
The proposed site plan consists of improvements to fully repurpose this site into a school campus. Improvements include the following:
§ Site changes -
o Removal of parking along the existing paving on the northeast side of the property to accommodate a student pick up / drop off area, an artificial turf play area, and a proposed sport court. In addition, modifications to the parking lot to the south of the existing building to create a bus staging lane with protective bollards.
§ 94 parking spaces will remain on site where 78 spaces are required based on State Law (SREF)
o Fire hydrant and fire department connection relocations as required by the Fire Prevention Bureau. Addition of fire lanes as required.
o The installation of a 6-foot high perimeter fencing and gates to secure the campus
§ Gates to be located within the northern parking drive aisles to secure the site during off-hours.
o Associated landscape changes because of the proposed changes. Most existing landscape will remain.
§ Trees and shrubs have been added around the building
· New trees include Wild Tamarind, Royal Palms, Montgomery Palms, and White Bir...
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