Planning Commission Resolution 598-99

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. . . Planning Commission Resolution 598-99 December 1, 1999 Page 2 WHEREAS, The Mounds View Planning Commission acknowledges the presence of wetlands on the Church prop(~rty yet finds that the areas of building expansion fall outside of the l00-foot buffer surrounding the wetland; and, WHEREAS, the site plans date-stamped 10/29/99 indicate that the existing Church area of 13,000 square feet will be increased by approximately 7,500 square feet for a total build-out area of 20,500 square feet; and, WHEREAS, according to said plans, the seating capacity of the worship area will increase from 275 to accommodate 368 people; and, WHEREAS, there are 98 parking stalls presently available on the site which, according to Section 1121.13 of the Mounds View Zoning Code, exceeds the minimum number of stalls required to be provided for 368 seats; and, WHEREAS, The Mounds View Planning Commission has considered the specific criteria for Churches and other institutional use facilities as they appear in Section 1106.04, Subdivision I and finds that they are met; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has considered the provisions from Section 1125.01(I)e of the Zoning Code regarding possible adverse effects of the proposed use and makes the following findings: (1) Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan. (2) The geographical area involved. (3) Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. (4) The character of the surrounding area. (5) The demonstrated need for such use. The Comprehensive Plan designates this site as "Church", which is consistent with the R-l zoning of this site. Sunrise Church, which has existed at this location for more than 40 years, provides a desired service to the residents of the City and neighboring communities. The property is bordered by public streets on its west, north and south boundaries and bordered by medium and high density residential on its east side. The proposed expansion would be in keeping with the existing design and architecture and would not detract from the character of the surrounding area. WHEREAS, The Mounds View Planning Commission makes the following findings that the general criteria for CUP approval in Subdivision 1125.01 (2) have been met: (1) The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks. schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. It is not expected that the expansion of this use will have any impact on parks, schools, streets