Submitted by: At the Request of the City Administrator
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development
Agenda Section: Action
Item Title:
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MR-2038F (Mandatory Referral) - Hyattsville Middle School
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Suggested Action:
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I move the City Council authorize the Interim Mayor to provide correspondence to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) in support of Mandatory Referral 2038F, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall categorize the police officer/crossing guard traffic direction at school access points as a necessary operational activity for the building as opposed to an optional school programming activity.
2. Striping shall be placed in front of school access points to avoid blockage. The striping shall include accompanying "Do Not Block" signage.
3. "No Standing or Stopping" signage shall be placed along 42nd Avenue to avoid blockage and congestion.
4. The site shall be reassessed for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance for pedestrians and the applicant shall institute measures to ensure an accessible site design. Specifically, the mid-block pedestrian access at 42nd Avenue shall be assessed for ADA compliance feasibility and conformance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
5. HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK) beacons at both the intersections of 42nd Avenue and Oglethorpe Street and 42nd Avenue and Oliver Street. If further review of the applicant's transportation plan determines a HAWK system at not warranted, the City shall withdraw this condition at the time of the Planning Board hearing.
6. Fencing shall be extended along the west side of the property (42nd Avenue). Fencing shall be four (4) - six (6) feet. Plantings shall be included along the fence line facing the street for aesthetic purposes.
7. The applicant shall repair and/or replace storm drain lines on 42nd Avenue and Oliver Street as part of the project.
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