City of Hyattsville - File #: HCC-301-FY21

• File #: HCC-301-FY21
• Version: 2
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Filed
• File created: 4/14/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 4/19/2021
• Final action: 4/19/2021
• Title: MR-2038F (Mandatory Referral - Hyattsville Middle School)
• Sponsors: City Administrator
• Indexes: Planning & Development
• Related files: HCC-282-FY21, HCC-320-FY21

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/19/2021	2	City Council	Read into the Record

Submitted by: At the Request of the City Administrator

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Item Title:

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MR-2038F (Mandatory Referral - Hyattsville Middle School)

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Suggested Action:

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Summary Background:

The Prince George’s County Board of Education is proposing the construction of a new middle school building, parking areas, and athletic fields at the existing school site on 42^nd Avenue.

The property is located within the “Traditional Residential Neighborhood” character area of the Gateway Arts District Approved Sector Plan.

The project is proposed to construct a new middle school building and parking areas on the existing middle school site. The new four (4)-story school building will total approximately 163,000 square feet (SF) and will be designed to accommodate 1,200 students. The building will be comprised of four (4) simple blocks connected by a unifying common space housing the dining area and media center.

Next Steps:

This item is scheduled for Action on May 3, 2021.

Fiscal Impact:

N/A

City Administrator Comments:

1.                     Inclusion of police officer/crossing guard direction at school access points be categorized as a necessary operational activity for the building as opposed to an optional school programming activity.

2.                     Striping be placed in front of school access points to avoid blockage. The striping should include accompanying “Do Not Block” signage.

3.                     “No Standing or Stopping” signage be placed along 42nd Avenue to avoid blockage and congestion.

4.                     Reassessment of site for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance for pedestrians and institution of measures to ensure an accessible site design.

5.                     HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK) beacons at both the intersections of 42nd Avenue and Oglethorpe Street and 42nd Avenue and Oliver Street.

6.                     Extension of fencing along the west side of the property (42nd Avenue). Fencing should be four (4) to six (6) feet. Plantings should be included along the fence line facing the street for aesthetic purposes.

7.                     Repair storm drain lines on 42nd Avenue as part of the project.

Community Engagement:

Project representatives are scheduled to present the Mandatory Referral package to the Planning Committee on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. 

The Prince George’s Planning Board hearing for this application is scheduled for May 20, 2021.

Strategic Goals:

Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community

Legal Review Required?

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