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AUG. -21' 97 (THU) 16: 22 TEL:612 421 9511 P. 007 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 1997 Page 7 1 Currently,the church has 200 parking spaces, including the spaces designated for the school. 2 According to the City Ordinance and based on the current seating capacity of the church,they 3 need 400 parking spaces. 4 Gerry DeZelar, architect for the applicant, explained the proposed building will be used for a 5 gathering place after services and there will probably never be a time when the church will be 6 holding services and another event in the proposed building at the same time. Mr. DeZelar used 7 and overhead to identify the location of the current building, existing landscaping, convent, 8 proposed structure, and areas for removal of bituminous and concrete to provide a location of 9 new landscaping. He noted the proposal results in 65%building or a 2.2% increase in the amount 10 of structure. 11 Commissioner Franzese asked if the 2.2%increase in structure on the ground takes into account 12 they are adding more green space. I&. DeZelar stated it takes into account that they are adding 13 more"green." He explained that impervious areas are considered in the City's calculation of 14 structures. Mr. DeZelar noted there will be 12,000 square feet of building but it is calculated as only 5,000 square feet since they are also removing blacktop and asphalt. 17 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if this is the area where parking will be lost. 18 Mr. DeZelar stated it is not and reviewed the site plan to identify the areas where parking exists 19 and locations where several parking stalls will be lost due to the building's configuration. He 20 explained how they will use the level of the building to become handicap accessible. 21 1Vis. Moore-Sykes explained the Church has always been short of parking spaces. Thus, the 22 requirement for a parking variance. 23 Mr. DeZelar reviewed the floor plan of the proposed building and noted the location of the 24 entrance, atrium lobby, multipurpose hall which can seat 300 for a banquet, catering kitchen, and 25 the chapel which will be open 24-hours a day. 26 Vice Chair Makowske asked what type of events they see happening in the proposed addition. 27 Mr. DeZelar explained gathering areas have become an important aspect of church services in 28 welcoming and greeting people. He stated other uses could be to hold a wake, a seminar, or 29 lecture area for the school. He stated there are no plans for allowing wedding receptions due to 30 the potential of deterioration. With regard to banquet seating, it could be used after funerals for 41 lunches or for boy scout banquets. Mr. DeZelar described the elevations of the proposed addition and current buildings. He stated it 33 will be surfaced in stone and brick that matches the other buildings and will result in combining 34 the look of the structures.