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Mounds View Planning Commission November 17, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 4 if the Planning Commission desires to consider the potential 48 additional temporary seats, as indicated on the site plan, an additional twelve stalls would be required. He explained that if that were the case, there would be a shortage of six parking stalls on site. He stated there is adequate space to provide the additional six parking stalls, and if the Planning Commission wishes to enforce that, staff recommends the site plan be redrawn to indicate proof of parking, rather than an actual requirement that the developer provide the six stalls. Planning Associate Ericson indicated staff feels a shortage of parking on the site would be self correcting, in that the congregation would certainly inform the Church if additional parking is necessary, and at this time, that is not the case. He stated staff recommends the Commission allow the parking to remain as it is. He explained that if at some point in the future, the temporary seating becomes permanent, the parking requirements can be revisited through the Conditional Use Permit which can be reviewed by the City at any time, for any reason. He stated staff believes there is adequate protection that adequate parking would be adequately provided. Planning Associate Ericson stated in regard to the wetland on the site, development reviews and any construction activities that occur, require the consideration of the distance from the wetlands. He advised that the City Code requires there be a 100-foot buffer between the wetland and any development. He explained that none of the expanded areas would encroach into this area, and the Church itself does not encroach into the 100-foot setback, therefore, this requirement is met. Planning Associate Ericson stated there are no plans indicating that additional landscaping will be provided. He stated staff has concluded that the landscaping on the site is adequate, and the representatives of the Church have indicated they intend to replace the trees and landscaping that will be removed with this expansion project. He added that, given the history on the site, and the care of the existing landscaping, staff believes it would not be necessary to require a detailed landscape plan. Planning Associate Ericson stated there are other considerations with the Development Review, which typically require discussion. He explained there are no plans to alter the lighting on the lot, therefore, there is no need to review this provision. He indicated access to the Church is taken off of Long Lake Road, and there is no other access from County Road I or from Bronson Drive. He reconstructed, staff would consider this, and attempt to achieve a greater separation between the two drive aisles. He pointed out, however, there are no plans of this nature at this time, and staff is not recommending any changes be made with regard to the access or parking lot. Planning Associate Ericson indicated staff believes the specific and general criteria, and the adverse impacts to this use are met, and therefore recommends the Planning Commission discuss the proposal and direct staff to draft a resolution for action at their next meeting. He stated staff feels there are no outstanding issues with this proposal, and therefore, a positive recommendation to the City Council is warranted. Commissioner Miller stated the dimensional requirements listed on Page 6 of the Staff Report indicate the front yard setback on Long Lake Road is proposed to be 35 feet, and inquired if this was in error.