1. CHESAPEAKE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION (CLF) MANDATORY REFERRAL (MR) REVIEW PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL 9822 FALLARD COURT, UPPER MARLBORO, MD PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PLANNING BOARD April 30, 2015 AGENDA ITEM: #11 APPLICATION: MR-1417F For Review by

2. 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. 2

3. 3 EXISTING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS BY PROVIDER IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

4. 4 EXISTING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY/EXISTING ZONING Location of SchoolOperatorGrades/Cap acity Site Zoning 6151 Chevy Chase Drive, Laurel, MD 20707 Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) Grades K-5I-3 Public Charter School North 6100 Frost Place, Laurel, MD 20707 Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) Grades 6-12E-I-A Public Charter School South 6201 Surrey Square Lane District Heights, MD 20747 Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF)Grades 6-12 R-T 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-8R-55

5. 5 EXISTING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY/EXISTING ZONING Address of SchoolOperatorGradesSite Zoning Andrews Public Charter School 4701 San Antonio Blvd, MD 20762. Joint Base Andrews Imagine Schools- Prince George’s County Grades K-8 I-1 Leeland PC School 14111 Oak Grove Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Imagine Schools- Prince George’s County Grades K-8R-E Morningside Public Charter School 6900 Ames Street, Morningside, MD 20723 Imagine Schools- Prince George’s County Grades K-8R-R Imagine Lincoln Public Charter School - Branch Avenue Marlow Heights, MD 20748 Imagine Schools- Prince George’s County Grades K-8R-55 Turning Point Academy 7800 Good Luck Road (inside Trinity Assembly of God Church Turning Point Foundation, Inc. Grades K-8R-R

6. GENERAL PROJECT LOCATION 6

7. 7 PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (CMIT) AERIAL VIEW OF EXISTING SITE (9822 FALLARD CT.) PROPOSED BRIGHTSEAT (CMIT) ACADEMY

8. PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT SITE EXISTING ZONING 8

9. 9 PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL EXISTING FIRE/EMS AND POLICE STATIONS

10. 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. 10

11. 11 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.

12. 12 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 8 00 students. Grades2015-162016-172017-182018-192019-20 6150 100 7150 100 8150 100 9 125 150 10 100125 11 100125 12 100 Total # of Students 450 575 625 700 800 Proposed Student Enrollment Plan (Two phased renovation of the existing building - August /September 2015 (450 students grades 6 through 9) and phase 2016/2019.)

13. 13 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 ).

14. 14 PROPOSED ACTIVITYPROPOSED DATES Construction Document Phase Begins/PermitsJanuary 2015 Construction Document Completed/Permit/BiddingFebruary 2015 Permit Filling with the County/Peer ReviewFebruary 2015 Approval of Building PermitApril 30, 2015 Construction/Inspection and Use and Occupancy Certification July 31, 2015 School Year 2015/2016 BeginsAugust 18, 2015 PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (CMIT) APPLICANT’S PROJECT SCHEDULE PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE

15. 15 EXISTING 9822 FALLARD COURT BUILDING

16. 16 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.) FALLARD COURT ROOF TOP VIEW Google 2014

17. 17 SOUTH SIDE OF EXISTING BUILDING. Applicant proposes to infill dock door openings with window systems to allow for natural daylight into the classrooms. ROOF TOP VIEW Google 2014

18. 18 EXISTING INDUSTRIAL USES ADJACENT TO THE 9822 FALLARD COURT 9822 FALLARD COURT

19. North: Light Industrial Building Google 2014 19

20. East: A & M Supply Google 2014 20

21. South East: Maryland Small Arms Range Google 2014 21

22. South: J & L Towing & Recovery J.E. Wood & Sons Roofing Contractor Google 2014 22

23. South West: Trucking Company Google 2014 23

24. South West: Hess Mechanical Corporation Google 2014 23

25. South West: Protective Services Training Academy Google 2014 25

26. 26 POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON THE PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

27. 27 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 PROPOSED FALLARD COURT (CMIT) CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATIONAL/SITE CONCERNS

28. 28 PROPOSED FALLARD COURT CHARTER SCHOOL AIRCRAFT NOISE CONTOURS (JOINT BASE ANDREWS)

29. 29 PROPOSED SITE FEATURES - POTENTIAL CONFLICTS

30. 30 PROPOSED CIRCULATION PLAN : POTENTIAL CONFLICTS DROP-OFF/PIC-UP AREAS/DELIVERY/DUMPSTER

31. 31 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.

32. 32 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. PROPOSED FALLARD COURT CMIT CHARTER SCHOOL STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS - continued

33. 33 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. PROPOSED FALLARD COURT CMIT CHARTER SCHOOL STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations - continued

34. 34 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. PROPOSED FALLARD ROAD CHARTER SCHOOL 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. Staff Request/Planning Board Action:

35. MANDATORY REFERRAL REVIEW CHESAPEAKE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION THIS CONCLUDES STAFF PRESENTATION ANY QUESTIONS? AGENDA ITEM: #11 APPLICATION: MR-1417F 35 PROPOSED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL 9822 FALLARD COURT