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r Messiah PC Report March 15, 2000 Page 3 numbers and locations. The City Forester will review the submitted landscape plan to ensure each species of planting is compatible with Mounds View soils and climate. This will need to be done before the Planning Commission can take action on this request. Li�htrnQ: The applicant has submitted a photometric analysis of the site (not included with your plans) based on the foot-candle readings of the proposed lighting. According to the photometric analysis, there are eleven 30-foot tall parking lot light standards, each with a 400-watt bulb, hooded and shielded as shown on the attached specification sheet. In addition, along the Knollwood Drive passenger drop off and pick up drive through, as well as the sidewalk areas on the east side of the building, seven 12-foot tall light standards will be installed, each with a 100- watt bulb. The provided foot-candle readings are all within the Code requirements: Access: The Church takes access from both County Road HZ and Knollwood Drive, with three curb cuts on each street. The number of curb cuts will remain at six after Phase One construction, and will be reduced to five upon completion of Phase two construction. It is believed that the overall flow of traffic on the site and the impact to city streets should improve with the expansion. Staff has given a copy of the site plans to the Fire Marshal to ensure proper drive aisle geometrics for fire department vehicles. In addition, the Fire Marshal will review the placement and location of available fire hydrants. This information should be available for staff to report on at your meeting. Accessor•v Structures: The plans indicate that an accessory structure of approximately 400 square feet would be constructed at the south end of the lot, near Knollwood Drive. City Code requires that accessory structures be located to the rear of properties. It would be stai�s suggestion that this building be relocated near the proposed volleyball court or some other suitable location in the southeast corner of the lot. In addition, the proposed size of the structure exceeds the ma�mum size requirements and in itself would require a Conditional Use Permit. Rather than approving multiple CUPs, allowance for this structure can be written into the Church's overall CUP. De»aolrtion: As mentioned in the background section of this report, two residential properties currently improved with single-family dwellings and detached garages adjoin the present Messiah Church site. These two properties are owned by the Church and were purchased with the intent of providing for acreage for the Church to expand. Staff is unaware if the homes will be demolished or removed from the site intact. Either way, separate permits will need to be obtained by the applicant to arrange for this. Draina�e and tltilitv: The applicant has submitted plans to Rice Creek Watershed District for review, who will need to approve of the drainage plans. The City's engineer has also reviewed these plans and has