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Commissioners weigh risks of primary schools in industrial zones; favor AUP for younger students
Summary
The commission debated allowing primary and secondary schools in industrial zones. Staff and commissioners argued elementary schools are inappropriate near heavy processing, while trade schools or colleges may be acceptable with a use permit.
Commissioners questioned whether primary and secondary schools should be allowed in industrial zones, given potential risks from nearby processing operations and chemicals.
"We don't want the kids down there in the industrial zone where they're processing chemicals and gas," said Staff member (S1), noting concern about locating young children adjacent to heavy industrial operations. Committee member (S3) and others agreed that trade or vocational programs tied to industry may be more compatible with industrial locations but that primary and secondary schools should be subject to use-permit review.
The commission directed staff to revise the use table so that primary and secondary schools generally require AUP consideration in industrial zones, while clarifying language that trade or college-level instruction connected to industrial training can be handled differently based on site-specific factors.
