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_ ,:- . , . _ , - -=-- -� � :� -- :>_ : :: . --- -�-- °_ "'�' - -. - ` -� f�' __ r �',' - ------ - --• --- -:__ _- . .. _ . z..��=, ..._. , . ,_� . . ^ ! Messiah Church April 19, 2000 Page 2 DeveCopment Review Analysis: Dimensional Rec�uirements • All of the dimensional requirennents pertaining to this development are met as discussed at the last meeting. The building and parking lot setbacks, parking requirements, minimum lot size and other zoning-related dimensional criteria are satisfied with this proposal as they pertain to the first phase of the proposed expansion. Parking: Currently, there are 165 parking stalls available, excluding the overflow parking available across the street. After the first phase of construction, 188 stalls will be available. The construction of the second phase will reduce the available parking to 176 stalls. The church, under existing conditions, significantly exceeds the City's parking requirements, based on a maximum seating capacity of 300. Seven handicap accessible stalls are shown on the plans, which would comply with Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and requirements. Wetland Buff'er: While the building expansion itself will not fall within the 100-foot wetland buffer setback, the parking lot expansion and proposed stormwater holding pond do encroach into the buffer area. As a result, Messiah has applied for a wetland buffer permit. Rice Creek Watershed District is also reviewing the applicant's plans and has administratively authorized approval of the project subject to conditions which should be met once the Church has entered into an agreement with an appropriate contractor. Approval of Messiah's conditional use permit, development review and wetland buffer permit will be subject to Rice Creek Watershed permit approval. Landsca�ing_ The City Forester reviewed the submitted landscape plan to ensure compatibility with Mounds View soils and climate and recommended specific changes. The applicant has revised the landscape plans accordingly. The Planning Commission reviewed the revised landscape plans and determined that the landscaping proposed was adequate and satisfactory. Li�ghting: While the submitted photometric analysis ofthe site meets the Code requirements, staffis concerned about the amount of light and the height of the parking lot light standards. The lighting contractor has been contacted and was asked to consider reducing the height of the parking lot light poles and changing the bulb wattage from 400 to something less intensive. The primary basis for the requested changes is the desire to maintain as much a residential feel to the project while minimizing the "glow" emanating form the property.