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8®OK 102 PACE 287 The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Howard Connolly, representing the Board of Directors of the Sandpointe West Homeowners, stated that St. Edwards School has always been a good neighbor. He then advised of their concern about the proposed lighting in the parking area adjacent to their development. They were requesting restriction on the height and amount of illumination. Mr. Connolly next told of his personal concerns which were not acted upon by the Board of Directors because of time constraints. His first concern was traffic on AlA, a "limited access road." He wanted studies done on the impact the additional number of students would have on the AlA traffic. He also was concerned that the proposed auditorium (750 capacity) might be competition for Riverside Theater and not just used for school purposes. He thought there should be some covenant that the auditorium would be used only for the purpose of the St. Edwards' students and not any outside activities. Brad Jefferson, the owner of Lot 10 right next to St. Edwards, endorsed Mr. Connolly's remarks and shared his concern about lighting. He also was concerned about having a fence on the perimeter of the St. Edwards' property, not only for the safety and security of the students, but also from the standpoint of liability of the surrounding property owners. He felt that docks, vacant property, and construction would be an attraction for the students. He also hoped that the St. Edwards construction would be underway only during normal weekday business hours. Director Boling advised there was a proposal to lower the poll lighting height to 25 feet and shield the illumination away from the St. Edwards property line. Chairman Eggert understood that the Board still has to approve the final site plan. Director Boling clarified that the site plan approval had been submitted with this application and has been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. What is before the Board today is the special exception use approval. Staff does not presently have a lighting plan that shows the detail. It is not normally required with the site plan. It could be required, however. Chairman Eggert understood it was the Board's right to add conditions, and Director Boling confirmed her understanding. Commissioner Macht asked if the applicant had expressed any willingness to lower the lighting, and Director Boling advised that the applicant had stated they would 64 August 12, 1997