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• • Planning & Zoning Board July 10, 2002 Russian Baptist Church Site Plan Review & CUP Grading/Drainage /Wetland Aside from those issues relating to the possibility of connecting to public utilities through the City of Circle Pines, engineering issues have been principally resolved. Minor issues of pond outlet orifice size for a 2 -year storm event and an adjacent driveway are being resolved. The memo from City Engineer Jim Studenski, dated June 24, 2002, details the remaining issues and is attached to this report. Rice Creek Watershed District has issued a TWAFAA for this project. Environmental Board Recommendations The Environmental Board reviewed this application at their May 29, 2002, meeting and recommended approval with some changes. The memo from Marty Asleson dated June 6, 2002, details these changes and is attached to this report. In general, recommended changes center around the following: 1.) Submission of a tree inventory and tree preservation plan. 2.) Increase infiltration and storm water practices, particularly around parking areas. 3.) Alter tree choices, and move some trees out of water infiltration areas. 4.) Use of green parking in future parking expansion areas. CONCLUSION Staff recommends approval of the application, with the following conditions: 1.) Proper building permits be obtained prior to any construction. 2.) Permits be obtained by Rice Creek Watershed prior to any site work or building permit issuance. 3.) A revised landscape plan which replaces fencing with landscaping for buffer purposes shall be submitted prior to City Council review. 4.) Any signage must comply with the City's Sign Ordinance. 5.) Any future expansion shall require Site Plan Review and a Conditional Use Permit Amendment. 6.) A tree inventory, tree preservation plan, and revised landscape plan are to be reviewed by the City's Environmental Specialist. All trees shown placed in ponding or drain field areas are to be moved to more suitable areas. 7.) All grading, drainage, and utility issues are to be resolved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to City Council review. 8.) Design specifications for the fire suppression system will be required prior to City Council review. 9.) Driveway access shall be exclusive to the site, and shall not be shared with the property to the east. 10.) A performance agreement shall be prepared, including financial securities, and executed prior to City Council review.