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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1999 away from Lake Amelia and the highest point on the site. If a failure were to occur, they would replace the system. Mr. Smyser explained that as part of the review of the septic system and permit, an area for a replacement system would be required as part of the County and City requirements. He noted this application is for Phase 1 and if that were to fail, there is enough additional space to locate a replacement system. If there were not adequate space for a Phase 2 replacement system, then Phase 2 would not be approved. Mr. Nordness explained that while the septic system has not been designed, it has been sized. Council Member Neal stated he had twenty -five (25) telephone calls from Lino Lakes residents opposed to the project but he did not receive one (1) call in support. He asked how many Lino Lakes residents belong to the church. Mike Wagner noted the information delivered to the City Clerk which lists ten (10) families from Lino Lakes, which are associated with the church, as well as four (4) letters from church members recommending passage of the request. Council Member Neal stated that he finds it strange that none of t e come to talk about the project. Mr. Wagner noted there is a resident present � • is ort. Council Member Neal noted the proposed child care fa that he believed this was the wrong area for this ty, he would vote against. ease traffic. He stated f it were to be voted on tonight, John Carpenter stated that he is a me . - rci and is speaking on his behalf as well as his wife, daughter, and baby-to-be at ey are very excited about this church and believe it is ultimately in God' a the ouncil's hands if it is to happen. Mr. Carpenter stated that he believes it wi t to the community and provide a place for teens to go, especially after the re ion ea is developed. He noted that something would be built on this site if this use is ni�, ±v so traffic will get worse anyway. He urged the Council to consider approval of the : u-' t. Council Member Bergeson stated that a church is a conditional use in any zone of the City so that means there is no preferred zone for churches; they can go in any zone but require a CUP. Council Member Bergeson stated that since there is not a preferred location, if the church selects a location, the burden of proof that it is not an appropriate location rests with the City and not with the applicant church. Council Member Bergeson stated that it is his view that if it were not approved, the City would have to present a case for it being inappropriate in that location or zoning. He stated that he does not know if the City has that information to build such a case. Council Member Bergeson stated one thing that does not fit well is the design of the building. However, the City does not have a building standard related to design that could be applied and the proposal meets all of the general criteria and setback standards. He stated his disappointment that its general appearance does not fit the surrounding area but indicated that he does not believe that could be cited as the basis for denial since the City does not have design criteria or standards. 10