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• COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1999 Twin City area. He stated that they are accountable and orthodox, holding traditional values packaged in a fresh contemporary way. He stated they would find it a privilege to locate in Lino Lakes and serve the community. Mark Finneman, architect representing the applicant, stated the building would be universal in its usage with sensitivity about how much statement a building should make. He stated the questions of colors and material can be addressed, noting the adaptability being proposed in the structure and wide range of materials. He noted the proposed architecture presents a clean, friendly, adaptable building. Mayor Sullivan opened the floor for discussion. Dennis Moravek, 1635 Holly Drive NE, stated his concerns with the project starting with the size of the structure, which he believed, would dwarf the surrounding buildings. He noted the standards identified by the City in the use not being detrimental. Mr. Moravek stated he believes the number of vehicles will be a large impact and asked if the use will include offices in the future. He noted the standard that the use must be harmonious and staff , e does not believe it would be harmonious. He stated the area homes also do not sho as n s to the proposed structure. Mr. Moravek noted the requirement for adequate ser . ilities including street and police. He also noted that Anoka County indicate e a problem due to only being Sunday traffic, however, Anoka County note ements to this section are currently planned or funded and recommended th �ti ty�ider the traffic movements. He stated that he believes the City will have to cover at co Mr. Moravek noted the applicant's intention to combine the parcels, which to 1 come off the tax rolls and residents will be expected to pay for those impr• e Mr. Moravek asked if this ap ,� �� met e Environmental Board concerns since the watershed mark is different mark. He noted the requirement that vehicular approaches not cause • est and stated his opinion that this project will cause congestion due to the dangerous c e south. He stated this roadway is dangerous already and adding 400 cars per da a major impact. Mr. Moravek noted the requirement that the project not impact nature ' ses and stated his belief that the project will impact Lake Amelia. He noted that at neighborhood meeting, the church said they would erect a stop sign but he believed that would only make it worse. Mr. Moravek pointed out that this proposed project is not harmonious with the community and as a concerned resident he speaks for quite a few. He asked that the request be denied so Lino Lakes residents don't have to live with it and pay for it. Mayor Sullivan noted that in the future, it is anticipated there will be an athletic complex north of this site. She stated that she is trying to relate the impact of the church and the athletic complex as far as traffic is concerned.