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Planning & Zoning Board September 9, 2009 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Board members were concerned that traffic may becom e an issue. Staff discussed ways to address traffic issues including the use of traf fic control officers and limiting the times of services. Staff noted that the church would be required to pay for traffic control if it should become necessary. Board members agreed to a mend Condition No. 8 to include text that reads “…or other measures which the church shall provide.” Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 p.m. Mr. Edward Shawa, 1388 Pheasant Hills Dr, Lino Lake s, applicant, explained that North Springs Church has been meeting in the old Lino Lak es city hall building for the past 4 years. He stated that their anticipated special ev ents are Christmas and New Year’s Eve. He does not anticipate early morning services. The y currently have about 70 people attending. They could accommodate for traffic issu es by adding services if necessary. Mr. Shawa understands and agrees to comply with the conditions as required. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to close the Public Hearin g at 7:17 p.m. Motion was supported by Ms. Brady. Motion carried 6 - 0. Mr. Smyser explained that staff has been contemplat ing whether they will grant a certificate of occupancy prior to all conditions be ing met. Staff’s goal is to ensure that the site is safe prior to any occupancy being allow ed. Staff will devise a list of the conditions that must be completed in order for a C/O to be granted, which will be part of the Site Performance Agreement. Staff continues to encourage use of the site, and would like all items completed as soon as possible. Board members suggested adding a completion date to the items that will be done in the spring. Mr. Smyser replied that they could possibl y add some dates into the Site Performance Agreement, which is a legal document si gned by both the owner and the city. Dennis Batty, 22770 Imperial Ave. N., Forest Lake, MN, architect for the project explained that he is fully aware of what needs to b e completed. Mr. Batty stated that they currently have contractors defining the work that n eeds to be done, and an estimate for all remaining items will be prepared for the developmen t agreement prior to the City Council meeting. He noted that site work is very w eather sensitive and they plan on completing items as quickly as possible. They plan to have the majority of work completed this fall. Mr. Pogalz asked if staff had received comments fro m neighboring residents. Staff replied that they received one phone call regarding the church application, but no negative comments. Staff had advised Mr. & Mrs. Sh awa to speak directly with the next door neighbor to address the screening issues. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a church to locate at 7868 Lake Drive with conditions as listed in the staff report as well as the modifications to Conditions 5, 8, and 19 as previou sly described. Motion was supported by Ms. Brady. Motion carried 6 - 0.