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AGENDA ITEM #6A STAFF ORIGINATOR Mary Kay Nyland DATE August 20, 1996 TOPIC 96-26, Shoreview Covenant Church, Ash Street (Co. Rd. J), Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review BACKGROUND Shoreview Covenant Church is planning to build a three -phased church development on Co. Rd. J. (Ash Street) between Baldwin Lake Road and Woodridge Lane. The property is Zoned R -1X and requires a conditional use permit for church construction. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as single family residential. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this item at two public hearings. Initial concerns centered around future development of the area, in particular, access to Outlot B of Woodridge Estates and future use of the northern portion of the church property. The owner of Outlot B, Richard Carlson, has discussed a possible land exchange/trade with the church for property on the north side of the site adjacent to Oakwood Lane. Mr. Carlson met with the Church Building Committee, however, they were unable to reach an agreement on a possible land exchange. The Church also met with residents of the area to discuss the church plans. The main concern at this meeting was the potential. use of the north portion of the site for park purposes and what types of activities might be allowed in the park. The church has had some preliminary discussion with City Park Staff concerning a possible lease/purchase agreement for park land on the north side of the church site, however, these meetings have been preliminary in nature. Any future development of the church property for park purposes or single family development will require further review by the City. The Church has agreed to install a park trail through their parcel of property as outlined on the Park Comp Plan and they will be working with the Park's Department on the exact location. SITE PLAN REVIEW SETBACKS: City Code provides the following setback requirements: 40' front setback from Co. Rd. J. (Ash Street), 30' rear setback, 10' side setback. The proposed structure meets the setback requirements. The Parking setback requirements are 5' on the side and 5' on the front, however, Staff would recommend a 15' setback on both the front and side to provide adequate buffer between the church and the adjoining residential parcels. BUILDING HEIGHT/EXTERIOR: Phase one and two are proposed to be constructed at an elevation of 32', phase three will be