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Planning commission advances Westwood Elementary plans, approves variances and waivers subject to staff conditions
Summary
The commission recommended a waiver of street improvements and approved multiple variances and the large‑scale school plan subject to staff comments, while staff and neighbors discussed traffic, drainage and site phasing.
Springdale School District and consultants presented a proposed replacement building for Westwood Elementary on the existing site. The project included requested variances to commercial design standards (foundation landscaping, trash collection screening, chain‑link fencing exceptions), a request for stamped concrete crosswalks and playground fencing details, and a waiver of street improvements for McRae Avenue. Engineering supported a temporary waiver because McRae improvements are planned as part of a Smart School Connections partnership, and staff asked the district to dedicate multiuse trail easements and provide a construction phasing plan.
Planning staff’…
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