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� - --� . �...r, -:-�-� �.�f...�_�:_.� --. . �_;� ''L� - �`_-- �: : I_._=--- --- = .-�' - E,-'-=�_ - - �_: Messiah Church March 15, 2000 Page 4 As discussed at the last Planning Commission meeting an March 15, 2000, all of the specific CLTP requirements addressed in Section 1106.04 of the Zoning Code are satisfied, with the exception of screening. The landscape plan indicates a natural Arborvitae screen at the northeast corner of the lot. After changing to the taller arborvitae as recommended by the City rorester, the screening to the east should be satisfied. The landscape plan does not, however, address screening to the south along Knoliwood Drive and as such should be revised in some manner in accordance with input from the Commission and area residents. The Planning Commission has also reviewed the general conditional use permit requirements as well as the adverse effects criteria. Again, with the exception of screening, all of the general requirements appear to be met. A question was raised with regard to the potential traffic issues that could be generated with regard to the expansion. As stated at the last meeting, it is not expected that the first phase of the expansion would add any signiiicant volume to either Knollwood Drive or County Road HZ. Looking toward full build-out, staff is concerned about the potential for congestion in this area. The City Code in Section 1125.01, Subd.le, requires that the Planning and Zoning Commission consider possible adverse affects of the proposed use, or in this case, the existing use and expansion thereo£ As addressed at the last meeting, staff feels that the impacts of this use and expansion to be minimal, considering its 60-year history of operation without incident or complaint. The use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which designates this area as Institutional. The need for the Church is clearly demonstrated from its continued presence and proposed expansion at this location. Recommendation: Of the issues of concern left unresolved from the meeting on March 15, 2000, only two remain; the landscaping plan and the drainage and stormwater plans. While staff would recommend the addition of plantings along the southern property line to further screen the use from the residential property at 7215 Knollwood Drive and the changes as suggested by the City Forester, the Planning Commission will need to review the landscape plan and determine its overall sufficiency. Regarding the drainage issues, Rice Creek Watershed District will be acting on the applicant's watershed permit, which will necessitate a delineation of the wetland, among other things. Staff would feel comfortable recommending that the Planning Commission approve a resolution contingent on changes to the landscape plan and subject to Rice Creek watershed permit approval, yet would advise that the City Council table action until the watershed approval is granted. If the Commission so desires, staffwill draft a resolution for action at the next Planning Commission meeting on April 19, 2000. � �JV1 YI�PA James Ericson, Planner 1:1DATA\GKOUPS\COMDTiV�DGVCAS�S\Cu00-OO1�E'C Messiah Report - April 5, 2000.doc