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• • Planning & Zoning Board May 14, 1997 Page 8 held regarding City transportation planning Thursday evening, May 15, 1997. He agreed with the need for a traffic signal at the freeway ramp, and stated that the City is proceeding to implement that change soon. However, the process involves both Anoka County and Mn /DOT classifying the intersection as needing a traffic signal. B. Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 7330 Lake Drive, Rezoning and Minor Subdivision - PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Brixius stated that the application from Gethsemane United Methodist Church is for rezoning and a minor subdivision to create three lots: Parcels A, B, and C. Parcel A would remain zoned R -3 and is the lot where the church is located. Proposed parcels B and C would be rezoned from R -3, Medium Density Residential to R -1, Single Family Residential. Parcel C is being created for the construction of a parsonage in conjunction with the church, which is the reason for the rezoning request. Proposed Parcel B is a tentative seven -lot single family residential subdivision for future residential development. Rezoning approval should be contingent upon a finding that an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan to low density residential use is consistent. Low density residential is indicated on the draft of the Town Center Land Use Plan, and the area is surrounded by single family residential to the south, a vacant parcel to the north which is zoned R -2, and Marshan Lake and the church to the west which would remain R -3. . Mr. Brixius stated that public utilities can be extended from the Marshan Shores single family neighborhood. Compliance with all requirements would be necessary at the time a preliminary plat is pursued. All lots meet or exceed the minimum dimension requirements for R -1 and R -3 zoning. The smallest parcel is Lot C with 19,000 square feet. Parcel A is 5.3 acres and Parcel B is 3.2 acres. The subdivision complies with R -1 standards with one exception. The minor subdivision of parcels B and C does not provide adequate lot width on the public right -of -way. The proposed street connection is the extension of Stagecoach Trail. Instead of a variance, he suggested that the church dedicate what would be needed as right -of -way for the extension of Stagecoach Trail. Actual construction of the platted street extension is not planned until the development of Parcel B. Mr. Brixius stated that his recommendation is for approval of the rezoning and minor subdivision with the conditions outlined in the staff report. Mr. Johnson asked if the lot division should be submitted at this time for a full subdivision and all lots in compliance.