Proposed Site 13 th High School Community Input Dave Cline, Associate Superintendent Finance & Support Services Dave Beavers, Office of Facilities Services November 9, 2016 1
Topics Share with you the need for high school space in the western Prince William County area Provide information on a proposed location of the 13 th high school to solve these space needs Listen to your input, opinions, and suggestions November 9, 2016 2
13 th High School Site The School Division s Capital Improvements Program (CIP) calls for a 13 th high school in the western PWC area to open in September 2021 The high school has been delayed twice in the CIP due to lack of a suitable site PWCS staff have investigated many sites in the western PWC area There is a very limited supply of buildable 80 +/- acre sites in western PWC November 9, 2016 3
Search for Site to Relieve the Western PWC Area History of our search for a high school site Specifically identified as a CIP need in the 2011-2020 CIP (spring 2010) for September 2019 opening Delays due to no site 2015-24 CIP delayed one year to 2020 2016-25 CIP delayed again one year to 2021 Have met with PWC Planning Office, BOCS members to gain their recommendations and suggestions November 9, 2016 4
Stone Haven Rezoning Timeline REZ #PLN2014-00127 January 2012 Hunter Trust (applicant) files request for initiation of Comprehensive Plan Amendment July 2012 to October 2012 County s Planning Office conducts Stone Haven Planning Study November 27, 2012 Stone Haven Planning Study results presented to Board of County Supervisors January 2013 Applicant files Comprehensive Plan Amendment initiation request March 12, 2013 County initiates Comprehensive Plan Amendment September 9, 2013 Applicant files Stone Haven Rezoning, providing a 70-acre high school site, and requesting 1,850 housing units November 9, 2016 5
Stone Haven Rezoning Timeline REZ #PLN2014-00127 December 18, 2013 School Board votes to request an 84-acre site from the applicant March 17, 2014 Applicant revises rezoning, providing an 85-acre site for a high school and reducing units to 1,650 May 7, 2014 School Board unanimously votes to send development impact statement to County stating that the School Division s concerns have been addressed by the applicant s proffer of 85 acres for a high school site October 7, 2014 Board of County Supervisors holds Public Hearing, defers Stone Haven rezoning August 7, 2015 Applicant resubmits rezoning, reduces units from 1,650 to 1,006, leaves high school site intact November 9, 2016 6
Search for Site to Relieve the Western PWC Area High Schools January 2016 Stone Haven rezoning is withdrawn June 2016 PWCS identified site for purchase in different location on Hunter (Stone Haven) property June 2016 to October 2016 Negotiated purchase of the proposed location November 9, 2016 7
2016 Student Enrollment Battlefield High School 2016 2,899 students (capacity 2,053) / 141.2% capacity 14 portable classrooms 2020 3,000 students Patriot High School 2016 2,747 students (capacity 2,053) / 133.8% capacity 20 portable classrooms 2020 2,661 students Stonewall Jackson High School 2016 2,560 students (capacity 2,409) / 106.3% capacity 3 portable classrooms 2020 3,093 students November 9, 2016 8
Proposed 13 th High School Scheduled to open in September 2021 2,053-student capacity New school would provide overcrowding relief to Battlefield HS, Patriot HS, and Stonewall Jackson HS Boundaries determined about two years prior to opening November 9, 2016 9
Property @ 8613 Linton Hall Road (Portion of) Currently preparing contract with the owner to purchase approximately 78.7 acres Zoned A-1 Comprehensive Plan / Long-Range Land Use designations of FEC (Flexible Employment Center) and SRL (Suburban Residential Low) November 9, 2016 10
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Timing When do we need the site? 13 th high school is slated to open September 2021 Acquisition, design, bid, award contract, and construction require a total of 4 ½ to 5 ½ years to complete PFR (Public Facility Review) requirements Determination of suitability of site in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan to be used for public facilities 4 to 6 months to receive approval to proceed Planning Commission approval is not guaranteed November 9, 2016 14
Transportation Evaluation of Site Access from Linton Hall Road at Rollins Ford Existing Traffic Signal Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is being conducted and will be submitted with the PFR Road improvements determined by results of TIA November 9, 2016 15
Environmental Evaluation of Site Stormwater Management will be accomplished onsite according to new regulations All environmental studies conducted for PFR approval will be posted on our website November 9, 2016 16
Intended Next Steps Review community comments Adjustments where logical and feasible Share any new plans with community Gain reasonable assurance that site use is viable with community Finalize purchase of property Submit Public Facility Review (PFR) through the Planning Commission November 9, 2016 17
Community Feedback Please state your name, community where you reside, where your children attend school, and your suggestions, comments, and/or recommendation(s) Please limit comments to 3 minutes so that all who wish may provide feedback tonight Following the conclusion of the comment period, Staff may provide any additional information and/or clarification(s) as necessary Additional input may be supplied by email to beaversd@pwcs.edu, or by phone at 703.791.7312 November 9, 2016 18
Proposed Site 13 th High School Community Input Dave Cline, Associate Superintendent Finance & Support Services Dave Beavers, Office of Facilities Services November 9, 2016 19