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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 2024 main system consisting of four interconnected areas that direct stormwater runoff into the system. He stated the applicant was not proposing additional impervious areas, no expansion or improvements were required. The landscaping plan for the project site had a mix of trees, including several large oaks. The County's Environmental Planning staff approved the plan, noting that the densely vegetated southwest side of the property would serve as a buffer from the neighboring residential area, and no existing trees would be removed. Mr. Murphy stated that at its regular meeting on May 9, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) had voted 7-0 to recommend the Board grant special exception use and site plan approval with the conditions recommended by staff. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Pastor John Stevens shared that he felt a divine calling to establish a school at Community Baptist Church. He recognized the community's need for private education, and the church was committed to providing this option. He highlighted the church's involvement in numerous community outreach initiatives. Roseland resident Jeff Klein stated he strongly supported the school but was deeply concerned about the potential increase in traffic. He recommended that students be dropped off from 512 instead of US 1 Highway 1. Additionally, he felt the County should take measures to address the deep swales, emergency vehicle congestion, and the presence of an alligator. Furthermore, he was adamant that future notification signs for meetings should be more prominent, and the notification letters should be distributed to all residents. Mr. Murphy addressed Mr. Klein's comments and explained that a traffic study wasn't needed for the proposed K-12 school, as it would generate only 232 trips per day, well below the 400 -trip threshold. He also discussed the requirement to notify properties within a 300 -foot radius and suggested more prominent signage for better visibility. Additionally, he advised the Pastor to call animal control to remove the alligator and noted that Public Works, not the church, should address the deep swale on the public roadway. Pastor Stevens confirmed there was no alligator in the swale. Further discussion was had between the Board and staff regarding the traffic concerns and the maximum number of students for future traffic studies. It was confirmed that the school could only accommodate a maximum of 90 students. Ryan Sweeney, Assistant Planning Development Services Director, mentioned that operational details would be learned with the new school over time. He acknowledged that the first day Indian River County Florida Page 11