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Planning & Zoning Board <br />November 10, 1999 <br />Page 6 <br />been an issue. The height is 27' and the ordinance does allow for 36'. The square <br />footage is 46,000 but the footprint is 21,000. The upper level of the church will not be <br />finished for quite some time. The color is a tan beige with a stone rock face. There is a <br />definitive break in the building between the two floors. The canopy also helps to break <br />up the building. <br />Mr. Johnson stated a darker color would reduce the visual impact of the building. Mr. <br />Nordness stated the applicant has no problem with changing the color. He noted the site <br />is a very tough site to work with and the church is a good use for the property. <br />Mr. Dunn asked about the design concept. Mr. Nordness stated the concept is <br />functionality of the Church more so than the exterior. Also, the design concept works <br />into the 2nd Phase of the building. <br />Ms. Carlson asked about the number of families in the churc e name of a similar <br />church. <br />Pastor Valentine, Majestic Pines Community Church; h m`'`are approximately 50- <br />75 young families within the church. A similar ch <br />Ms. Carlson asked why the parking plan w <br />stated the plan originally showed parking <br />parking is needed because of the over <br />e Living Waters. <br />paces to 216. Mr. Nordness <br />both phases. He noted that extra <br />Ms. Carlson stated the size and o building is a concern for residents. Pastor <br />Valentine stated the buildin_ use they hope to grow into it The size is <br />justified with their overall a t growth and use <br />Ms. Carlson stated she <br />regional headqu <br />The plan is to gro <br />the building will not be used for another use such as <br />Valentine stated the church does not have a hidden agenda. <br />service to the community. <br />Chair Schaps suggest d conditions of approval regarding lighting, handicapped parking, <br />sprinkling, the exterior color, and a delineated trail be added to the conditions already <br />listed. <br />Mr. Dunn stated he still has concern regarding the protection of the environment. <br />Chair Schaps noted the DNR is satisfied with the proposal and reviewed the concerns of <br />the Environmental Board, advising that they have been addressed. <br />Chair Schaps indicated the decision is a subjective call. The size of the building is less of <br />a problem with the proposed athletic complex. <br />• <br />