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Planning Case No. 452-96 New Apostolic Church; 3025 County Road H September 4, 1996 Page 13 (5) The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the purposed use. According to the Zoning Code, "the purpose of the R-1, single family district is to provide for low density single-family detached residential dwelling units and directly related, complementary uses." Churches are allowed in all residential districts in Mounds View, and one could conclude from this allowance that they are regarded as complementary uses. They require, however, approval of a conditional use permit. The conditional use permit process requires that a public hearing be held by the City Council before making its decision, and that property owners within 350 of the site be notified. Churches, therefore, are regarded as complementary uses which require special, discretionary review. The R-1 district is intended for low density, i.e. low intensity uses. The difficulty presented by the applicant's proposal is the size of the structure and the parking lot, in contrast to the typical pattern of development on residential lots in this neighborhood. Although the property at 3025 County Road H is larger than the minimum required, it is smaller than many of the adjacent lots along Pleasant View, Woodale, Woodcrest and Knollwood ,Drives. It is more intense, and there is insufficient room on the property to meet the • parking requirements and provide the type of buffer between the parking lot and the adjacent residences which is typical of other churches in Mounds View. The proposed church development, with a building of 2054 square feet and a 31-space parking lot, does not fit with the surrounding single family residential neighborhood. The Planning Commission may recommend that the City Council impose additional conditions considered necessary to protect the best interest of the surrounding area or the community as a whole. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Increasing the required lot size or yard dimension. (2) Limiting the height,size or location of buildings. (3) Controlling the location and number of vehicle access points. (4) Increasing the street width. (5) Increasing the number of required off-street parking spaces. (6) Limiting the number,size,location or lighting of signs. (7) Requiring diking,fencing,screening,landscaping or other facilities to protect adjacent and nearby property. (8) Designating sites for open space. Staff Recommendation: Deny the conditional use permit application as presented. A resolution recommending denial has been prepared and is included with this report. •