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� f Messiah Church March 15, 2000 Pagc 3 Accessvrv Structures: At the last meeting, it was discussed that the accessory structure shown adjacent to Knollwood Drive should be moved toward the back of the lot. This change has been made as shown on the attached landscape plan. Because the size of the structure exceeds 216 square feet, specific allowance will need to be drafted into the formal resolution approving the conditional use permit. Future site plans sha(1 be revised to show dimensions of this structure. F'i�•e Marshal: The Fire Marshal for the City of Mounds View has reviewed the site plans and finds the drive aisles and circulatory routes to be adequate and conforming to Fire Department standards. A fire Hydrant has been added to the site plan on the south side of County Road H2 as requested by the Fire Marshal. Denrolitior�: Two residential properties--7225 Knollwood Drive and 2824 County Road H2--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. These two pi-operties will be cleared to make room for the expansion. 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. Residents in the area have commented that the removal of these two homes would serve as a benefit to the neighborhood. Drainat;e and Utilitv: 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 concerns with downstream wetland impacts and runoff onto to Knollwood Drive. The drainage calculations have been reviewed and were found to be acceptable based upon the extent of the pervious and impervious surface on the site. The sizing of the pond and all drainage calculations are based on full build-out of the plans. Final approval of this project should be delayed until the applicant receives Rice Creek Watershed District approval. CUP Discussaon: Messiah Lutheran Church has been serving Mounds View and the surrounding communities for nearly 60 years. The first church buildin� was a small wood-framed structure built in 1941, which was replaced by the structure at 2900 County Road H2 in 1951. That building served the congregation until the existing building was constructed in 1961. The requested expansion is evidence of a vibrant and growing congregation, which will continue to serve the needs of Mounds View residents many years into the future.