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Mounds View Planning Commission April 5, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 Planning Associate Ericson stated at the previous meeting, an issue was brought forward with regard to the location of an accessory building on the site. He explained that the applicant has agreed to relocate this structure to address this concern. Planning Associate Ericson indicated the Fire Marshall had questions pertaining to onsite traffic circulation and the presence of fire hydrants, and these issues have also been resolved. He explained that the circulation and the width of the drive aisles are acceptable for Fire Department vehicle purposes. He indicted an additional fire hydrant would be installed along County Road H2, which should service the facility very adequately, and the building would also be sprinklered. Planning Associate Ericson stated the City Engineer has reviewed the applicant’s drainage plan. He advised that the stormwater calculations appear to be in order, and the stormwater pond appears to be sized for those calculations. He pointed out that the stormwater pond is sized for full future buildout of the facility, therefore, further review of the stormwater ponding or drainage with future phases would not be required, unless the plans change significantly. He indicated Rice Creek Watershed District would also review this matter, and that information concerning their actions should be available for consideration at the time this item goes before the City Council. Planning Associate Ericson pointed out that because the Church has existed in its location for such a long time, it has predated the City Code requirement that churches and other similar institutions in residential districts have a conditional use permit. He indicated that staff believes the presence of the Church, and the fact that it has been a good neighbor in the City for such a long time, is one reason for granting the conditional use permit. He advised however, that City Code requires that the adverse effects of the use, and the general conditional use permit criteria, need to be reviewed. Planning Associate Ericson stated there is an issue with regard to the screening on the site, and that it is being addressed through the landscape plan. He indicated staff received a letter from a resident who is also concerned about the screening and about the fact that the site would be significantly changed. He explained that the site is currently heavily wooded, and a large number of trees would be removed with this project. Ericson stated this provides the opportunity to review this request in terms of the adverse effects to the neighborhood, and staff believes the revised landscape plan is a major step forward in resolving these issues. Planning Associate Ericson explained that the Planning Commission should determine whether or not they concur with staff’s assessment and take into consideration the residents’ concerns. With the exception of the fore-mentioned letter, staff has not received any additional feedback in this regard. He stated he was in contact with the resident who wrote the letter and he had indicated he would attempt to make contact with the Church. He explained that if this resident has any suggestions with regard to the landscaping and screening, these would probably be brought forward prior to Council consideration on April 24.