The Planning & Zoning Commission on Wednesday recommended approval of a revised site plan for a charter school (PDA25‑2) that trims the campus footprint, removes a proposed high school for the immediate phase and requires roadway and traffic improvements before occupancy.

Julie Wyatt, principal planner, said the charter school’s amended plan removes about 4.4 acres from the approved campus, reduces building footprints and reconfigures parking and access. The applicant updated its traffic impact analysis to account for new multifamily and commercial development in the area, Wyatt said, and transportation staff reviewed and accepted the revised TIA.

Under the amended plan, the school will build the K‑8 campus for now; any future high‑school facility would require an additional plan‑development amendment. Staff noted that the northern access will be closed to parent drop‑off and pickup; site circulation will rely on looped queuing at two access points on John Payne, and the applicant agreed to construct half of John Payne and dedicate necessary right‑of‑way and pedestrian connections as part of the current phase.

The applicant’s representative told the commission the charter organization intends to proceed with the K‑8 campus now and will pursue a high‑school phase if and when needed. The commission voted 7‑0 to recommend the amended site plan to City Council for a public hearing on Nov. 18.

Commissioners asked whether the school had pursued an alternate parking standard; the applicant said it had not yet pursued an alternate parking study but would follow up with staff. The commission also asked whether the half‑street and sidewalk improvements along John Payne were required with this phase; staff confirmed the improvements are part of this submittal.

The commission’s recommendation will become a Council public hearing on Nov. 18. Staff said the applicant will implement the transportation improvements required by the TIA prior to operation and will limit the northern driveway during daily drop‑off and pickup to maintain a safe circulation pattern.