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Louisville City Council Meeting July 5, 2000 Page 9 continue to look for property to build a permanent campus. He read the Peak to Peak Charter School Mission Statement. Drummond stated that they have addressed the issues and noted that a revised plan of access has been sUbmitted, eliminating a queue on Boxelder Street. He reviewed the emergency evacuation plan that was submitted to the Fire Department; the plan includes RTD buses that will provide transports when contacted by Louisville Police Department. Drummond reviewed the good neighbor policy that proposes a monthly neighbor meeting. He stressed that plans submitted for a school within industrial areas appreciates property values. He stated that Peak to Peak would have a positive impact on the economy and would be a compatible use. He stated that they have addressed all the concerns expressed by the Planning Commission including the site plan, environmental issues, evacuation plans, health issues, secondary emergency access, conforming landscaping, appropriate signage and traffic studies. He further noted they have prepared a good neighbor policy. He stressed that this is a closed campus, with landscaping, a fenced play ground area, and appropriate parking. He requested that Council approve the Peak to Peak Charter School. Paul Pennock, Zeiler-Pennock, Inc./OHA, 2727 Bryant Street, Denver, CO, stated that he represents the architects and engineers for the original building and will be providing the design for the remodel of the Peak to Peak Charter School. He noted that it is a pre-cast concrete building, beige and brown in color. He stated that the only changes proposed are the installation of two windows in each of the classrooms. Donna Newberg-Long, 10661 Utrillo Lane, Northglenn, CO stated that she is the Principal for the Peak to Peak Charter School, with 20 years experience. She emphasized that charter schools are public schools and families can choose where they wish their children to attend. She explained that in order to accommodate choice, the school district has open enrollment in January or February of every year. In the enrollment process for the Peak to Peak Charter School, there were more applicants than spaces available, therefore student selection was accomplished through a lottery process. She stated that Peak to Peak Charter School is a well thought out project, noting that they have already hired a principal, office administrator, eleven teachers, and established the curriculum. They need only have Council approval to open in the fall. She addressed the car pooling issue and stated that Peak to Peak has contracted with a car pooling service, DRCOG, who networks with neighborhoods for carpooling purposes. They propose that if the parents will take advantage of the service the number of car trips will be greatly reduced. Parents work to provide for their families and to give them the best opportunities and education. Louisville and the surrounding areas will benefit from the Peak to Peak School. She presented a petition from 14 business in the CTC Park who support the School. She noted that they are committed to be a good neighbor in the CTC Industrial Park. She urged the Council to support the Peak to Peak School. 9