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Planning Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />December 9, 2021 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />likely not affect immediate or area traffic concerns. She added that staff had also <br />explored the implications of allowing Private School as a use by right in general and <br />found that the area could support such a use, as well. In addition, she stated that the <br />proposal included language in the Development Agreement confirming the City's ability <br />to regulate traffic and circulation related to the school use specifically as needed. <br />Diehl asked about the process if a different school with a different model were to come <br />in at the site. <br />Brackett Hogstad stated that if a future applicant came in with changes that warranted a <br />building permit, they would be reviewed for parking and other zoning concerns at that <br />time. She added that the Development Agreement also contained language specific to <br />regulating circulation and traffic for the site overall and they would be subject to City <br />approval and regulation based on that. <br />Ritchie added that staff's primary concern for this application was traffic and circulation. <br />This particular user didn't pose any issues, but if the City were concerned in the future <br />regarding circulation and safety on the site, the Development Agreement would capture <br />that. She added that the carrying capacity of the site for the broader transportation <br />network would not be a problem. <br />Diehl asked for clarification that the note would give the City the right to reevaluate <br />traffic and circulation if the school model changed. <br />Brackett Hogstad confirmed and added that the language was actually broader than <br />that, because it stated that if there were any concerns even with this tenant the City <br />could step in. She reiterated that staff saw this as a back stop and language for the <br />future, as they did not foresee issues with this tenant. <br />Moline asked what other requirements the applicant would have to go through in <br />addition to the GDP amendment. <br />Brackett Hogstad replied that they would have to come in for a tenant finish, which <br />would include building and zoning review, at which time planning staff would double- <br />check for consistency and use their stated square footage to make the final calculation <br />for parking. <br />Bret Vasicek, applicant and Michigan resident, described the Fusion Academy model, <br />which operated nationwide. He shared that Fusion Academy was a fully accredited <br />school for 6th — 12th graders which offered a full-time, college -prep program, as well as <br />part-time opportunities for credit to transfer to other schools and tutoring and mentoring. <br />He stated that their campuses did not function like traditional schools, instead offering a <br />micro learning environment with a one-to-one ratio. He also showed details of the <br />internal site and building plans. <br />Moline asked about virtual education options. <br />Vasicek stated that having a physical presence was important to them but that they also <br />incorporated virtual learning. <br />5 <br />