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• • Planning & Zoning Board July 10, 1996 Mr. Melkey stated that the traffic moves at 50 miles per hour on County Road J. It is his understanding that Anoka County was not going to allow anymore driveways off County Road J. Mr. Ahrens responded that the church must receive a permit from Anoka County for the driveway access. Pastor Jim Anderson stated that he is the Pastor of Shoreview Covenant Church. He stated that the land adjacent to Mr. Melkey is delineated as wetland, and there is nothing the church can do to further develop it. Chair Schaps stated that there is a lot of concern on the part of neighbors about being left out of the loop of communication on this project. He suggested that church officials hold a neighborhood meeting as quickly as possible. It would be his recommendation to table this matter because there are too many unanswered questions and too many people do not know what is happening. Secondly, he urged the church Building Committee to meet with City officials and Mr. Carlson so the Board can be informed on the church's position with regard to Mr. Carlson's situation. There would be advantages in trying to come to a resolution with Mr. Carlson. Mr. Pantos stated that the church does not have access to phone numbers and addresses of the neighbors. It was the intention of the church to communicate through the formal process of this meeting. He stated that he is unsure that the church can accommodate Mr. Carlson's needs, and he does not know what more would be communicated in 30 days. The church is running into a problem with their lease at Snail Lake School which has been generous in allowing them to meet there. Also, the delay will have a major impact on the cost of this project to the church which has no outside sponsors. The payment for the church is from within. A 30 -delay would cost a $3 million project $4,000 because of the continuing increase in lumber prices. Chair Schaps stated that while he understands the time commitments of the church, this Board represents the entire community and has made commitments to the community. He does not want to minimize the impact of cost, but the church will be a neighbor in the community for many years, and he would like to see the whole process begin on the right foot. Ms. Wyland stated that she can supply the church with names and addresses on labels to notify property owners within 350 feet. Mr. Robinson stated that the Board is not asking the church to do something that is not required of every other developer. It is the responsibility of the Board to satisfy resident concerns and make sure they have the opportunity to know what is happening. He is not opposed to the church, but the proper groundwork was not done prior to this public hearing.