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• Mounds View Planning Commission September 4, 1996 Regular Meeting Page 6 Mr. William Diem,Project Manager of Stahl Construction, responded to the concerns expressed by Ms. Sheldon as follows: 1) The Fire Department informed him that as long as the church had a sprinkler system and that the structure was within(at the further point of the building) 150 feet of a fire hydrant, adequate protection would be provided to the building. The farthest point of the building from the fire hydrant is less than 150 feet. (The 20 foot wide access road was required if the building were constructed without a sprinkler system.) The sprinker system must be designed by a licensed contractor, and submitted for approval to the City. That is why the system is not shown in the informational packet. This would be submitted prior to the start of construction. Mr. Diem explained that this facility, since it is the first of 10 its prototype, has gone through some design changes to allow for the handicapped person in a wheelchair. What they are now proposing is to eliminate one or two of the rear pews to allow for wheelchair space. This will reduce the permanent seating capacity. Mr. Diem provided detailed information in regard to the "revised" proposal which he distributed at the meeting of the Planning Commission, noting the general layout of the facility. 2) The entrance width is a full 22 feet with a five foot radius curb cut. 3) The parking stalls are 20 feet long, with a 23 foot center aisle, and 20 foot parking stalls abutting the church. Mr. Diem suggesting that the Commission review the parking lot requirements, as MNDOT only requires an 18 foot space and they require 22 feet for the drive aisles. 4) The new proposal reflects only three compact parking • spaces which is within the 10% limit. (Mr. Diem stated