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COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 1989 Resolution No. 43 - 89 can be found at the end of these minutes. PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT Site and Plan Review - Gethsemane United Methodist Church, P & Z Application No. 89 - 27 - Mr. Miller explained the present location of Gethsemane Church at 35W and Lake Drive and noted that the church has purchased a ten acre site about one half mile from the present location. The P and Z Board has review the request and has recommended approval contingent upon receiving a permit from Rice Creek Watershed District, approval from MnDOT for culvert size for the driveway and contingent upon providing for future municipal sewer and water connections. Mr. Miller read all of the specifications of the City Engineer and noted that the P & Z Board did not accept item No. 3, but allowed the set back to remain at 250 feet from the right -of -way. Mr. Miller said he felt that this was unnecessary since this property is some of the most desirable property in Lino Lakes and setting the building closer to the street would be a more desirable use of the land. Mark Ehrmantraut, Co- Chairman of Gethsemane Church Building Committee explained that the Church Conference requires that the building be located on at least a five acre parcel. The plan for future expansion is toward the street and this is the second reason for the long setback. Mr. Miller said that he still felt the wise use of the land would require a shorter setback. Mr. Bohjanen explained that the best view of the lake is from the location chosen by the Building Committee. Also setting the church back from the street would allow room to grow both to the north and to the west. Mr. Thoreson, 7040 Rice Lake Court asked how many families are represented at Gethsemane. Mr. Ehrmantraut said about 130 families. Mr. Bisel moved to continue the Council meeting until all business is completed. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Averbeck asked since the church 'is. required to have a five acre building site, what difference does it make where we locate the church within the'five acres? Mr. Bisel moved to approve P & Z application No. 89 - 27 contingent upon the recommendations of the P & Z Board and the City Engineer and to allow a 250 foot setback. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Minor Subdivision, James A. Dupre, P & Z Application No. 89 - 25 - Mr. Miller explained that Mr. Dupre owns the fourplex at 1160 Main Street 1 1