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Mounds View City Council December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 13 MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Approve Resolution No. 5387, a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit and Development Review Request for Sunrise United Methodist Church, Located at 7687 Long Lake Road; Planning Case Nos. 574-99, 575-99, as Amended to Waive the Reading. Council Member Marty stated earlier that date, he had some questions regarding this proposal, however, he had spoken with Planning Associate Ericson in this regard, and his questions were answered sufficiently. Council Member Stigney inquired if the Motioner had intended to waive the reading. Mayor Coughlin inquired if the Motioner and Seconder would agree to waive the reading. Council Members Marty and Thomason agreed. Mayor Coughlin added that houses of worship, although sometimes receiving a "bum rap" because they do not pay taxes, are some of the strongest cornerstones of any community. He commented that it was a wonderful thing that a vibrant Church, which has existed for a number of years, is currently taking such an upswing in attendance that it is necessary to expand in order to accommodate its congregation. He stated this is a wonderful opportunity for the community to re-invest in itself, and he is in favor of this proposal. • Council Member Stigney noted that the year the tornado went through town, he had been caught on the corner, next to Abiding Savior Lutheran Church. He stated his car had been demolished, and he ran into the rectory of the Church. He commented that at that time, he was not certain what had occurred, and wondered if, like a hurricane, the storm would hit again, however, the Pastor assured him that it was a tornado, and had passed. He stated he remembered seeking refuge in the Church at that time, and was in very much in favor of this proposal. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Public Hearing for the First Reading (Introduction) of Ordinance 642, an Ordinance Amending Title 1100, Chapters 1104 and 1121 of the Zoning Code, Related to Driveways and Curb Cuts. Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 8:01 p.m. Planning Associate Ericson stated Ordinance 642 is proposed to make the Zoning Code consistent with Chapter 902, which was recently amended with the Council's adoption of Ordinance 640. He explained that in addition to resolving inconsistencies, this ordinance makes changes to driveway and curb cut widths by zoning district. Planning Associate Ericson indicated that the Planning Commission also viewed this as an opportunity to look at other issues that it faces, with regard to driveway widths and curb cuts, and the like, and have suggested some changes with these Chapters of the Zoning Code. He indicated this matter was discussed at the Council Work Session on December 6, 1999, and there have been some changes from the first version presented to the Council.