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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 10, 2003 DRAFT • 91 Councilmember Carlson stated she did not know for sure whose property the existing trees were on, 92 but understands now they are on the church's property. She indicated the subdivision ordinance says 93 there must be 80 percent screening, and she does not believe what is there provides this amount of 94 coverage. She indicated the proposal was asking for eight trees, and she does not want to see that 95 eliminated. 96 97 Councilmember Carlson also noted on page two of the Staff report it says `Preliminary review by the 98 Anoka County Highway Department indicates that turn lanes may be required as a result of the 99 proposed improvements to the site. Any roadway improvements should be subject to comment and 100 recommendation by the City Engineer and the ACHD. She asked if the church was aware of this 101 requirement and how they would pay for it. 102 103 Mr. Ken Erkenbrack, representing the church, indicated they have reviewed this, and are of the 104 understanding that it may be possible to re -stripe the road rather than add new lanes, which the church 105 is prepared to do. 106 107 Councilmember Carlson asked if that was not deemed possible, how the lanes would be paid for. 108 Community Development Director Grochala indicated that as with other developments on Birch, any 109 improvement would be the responsibility of the applicant, so the church would have to pay for it. 110 111 Councilmember Carlson stated that with the first conditional use permit for the church, there was not •12 a condition for drainage. City Engineer Studenski indicated that was correct; there was no 113 requirement for a pond. Councilmember Carlson asked how this would be addressed now. City 114 Engineer Studenski indicated all general requirements, such as ponding, parking, etc., would be 115 addressed with this conditional use permit. Councilmember Carlson mentioned that since the 116 conditional use permit requirements direct the city to correct any existing problems, she assumes what 117 is happening now is not causing any problems. 118 119 Mr. Erkenbrack indicated that there were ponding provisions with the original plan, which the church 120 provided. He indicated they are adding to the drainage pond now, but there has been one there all 121 along. 122 123 Councilmember Carlson noted the estimated heights of the addition were approximately 22 feet for 124 the main building and 27 feet for the decorative section. Mr. Erkenbrack indicated that was correct. 125 Councilmember Carlson commended the church for this design, noting it fits well into the residential 126 area in which it resides. 127 128 Mayor Bergeson stated that on the screening issue, he would like to refer it to staff to determine what 129 is appropriate, whether it be a combination of the existing and new plantings, or maybe all new 130 plantings, to fit the ordinance. He would like to approve the request with the condition that staff will 131 review this area. 132 W33 Mr. Kirmis indicated the Resolution states the screening will meet the ordinance requirements, 34 whether with existing or new vegetation. 135 3