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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD <br />NOVEMBER 8, 1995 <br />Father LaVan, pastor of St. Joseph's, indicated the <br />parish has grown to 1,700 families or approximately 5,000 <br />members. He noted this plan has been on the table for <br />the last 30 years. <br />Chair Schaps inquired if the church would be looking for <br />a new sign. Father LaVan indicated the current sign is <br />more than adequate for their needs. <br />Chair Schaps inquired if there were any <br />regarding the conditions set by staff. Father <br />not foresee any problems. <br />Ms. Wyland noted that staff received a phone <br />Mr. Larry Evans, a neighbor of St. Joseph's who <br />concern for the increase in traffic on Second <br />concerns <br />LaVan did <br />call from <br />expressed <br />Street. <br />Mr. Clarence Schleicher, a member of the church board <br />inquired if it would be permissible to use the well for <br />watering of the grounds. Mr. Robinson noted the <br />requirement for capping of the well would be only if the <br />well is abandoned. <br />Mr. Schleicher inquired as to the addition of green space <br />mentioned by Mr. Kirmis. Mr. Kirmis noted this was only <br />a suggestion if the church wished to reduce their <br />parking. Mr. Robinson indicated this would be at the <br />church's discretion. <br />Mr. Mesich inquired if there were any concerns regarding <br />setbacks. Mr. Kirmis indicated the church meets all <br />setback requirements. <br />Mr. Greg Peterson, architect, showed the Board a model of <br />the project. He also indicated the trash would be <br />screened by a masonry wall. <br />Mr. Schaps inquired if there would be any concerns <br />regarding the set conditions. Mr. Kopischke of Westwood <br />Professionals, indicated they would be reducing the <br />number of accesses from four to three and they do not <br />anticipate any traffic problems. He noted there are no <br />wetlands identified. If there were any concerns, they <br />would be only minor questions that could be worked out <br />with staff. <br />Hearing no further public comments, Al Robinson made a <br />MOTION to Close the Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m. and was <br />supported by Ed Schones. All voted in favor. Motion <br />carried. <br />Mr. -Mesich noted it appeared that there was a trail <br />located along the easement. Ms. Wyland indicated that <br />was correct, there would be a trail along Elm. <br />7 <br />