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Living Waters Lutheran Church Page 7 Comment: The building design is consistent with material requirements of the Ordinance and therefore will not negatively affect the essential character of the area. In addition, the plans indicate that the building materials for the proposed building addition will match the existing building creating a harmonious exterior appearance. 4. Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including street, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems, and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and services provided by the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use. Comment: The site is currently served by essential public facilities and services. The plans do not indicate that the proposed building addition will exceed existing capacity. 5. Will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. Comment: The building addition is not expected to increase public costs, nor be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. 6. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors. Comment: The use of the subject property as a church has not created any excessive externalities that are abnormal to the character of the area and there is no reason to anticipate that the proposed building addition will adversely affect the same. 7. Will have vehicular approaches to the property which are so designed as not to create traffic congestion or an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares. Comment: As referenced above, the plans appear to indicate a new drop off area located directly in the entrance drive aisle that may cause traffic congestion and vehicle backup upon CSAH 10. City staff recommends providing a separated drop - off area outside of the drive -aisle to prevent vehicle backup upon CSAH 10 and to promote safety and efficient traffic flow throughout the site. In addition, preliminary review by the ACRD indicates that turn lanes may be necessary as a result of the proposed improvements to the site and redesign of the existing church entry drive will be examined. Any roadway improvements should be subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer and the ACHD. The applicant must comply with any recommendations of and standards imposed by the ACHD.