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AUG. -21' 91 (THU) 16:23 # TEL:612 421 9511 P. 009 ® Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 1997 Page 9 1 Commissioner Horst stated the Planning Commission had debated other.applications that were 2 only two parking spaces short. He asked how the Planning Commission would consider this and 3 what rationale could be cited. 4 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she contacted other churches in the area and had responses from three of 5 the five. The other two churches have similar problems with having to use off-street parking and 6 several have problems with lot coverage as well due to parking areas. She reported several are 7 well beyond the 35% required in R-1 districts. However, churches are conditional uses in 8 Residential Districts and may be exempt from that lot coverage requirement. 9 Mr. DeZelar advised that in order to comply with 200 more parking spots they would need an 10 additional 2.5 acres of land which would displace homes and residents. 11 Commissioner Franzese stated there is no lot coverage requirement for Commercial, only R-1 and 12 R-2 Residential. 13 Commissioner Gondorchin concurred that parking is a self-limiting aspect. Vice Chair Makowske recapped that parking and Iot coverage may be issues to address. 15 Mr. DeZelar added that setback may be another issue. According to ordinance, the building needs 16 a 25 foot rear setback or 20% of the depth of the lot. He explained that in this case, 20%would 17 be 73.5 feet from the property line which means the corner is nine feet into the setback. 18 Commissioner Horst stated this may require the need to request a variance. With regard to the 19 parking situation, he stated there is a problem getting down St. Anthony Boulevard when cars are 20 parked on both sides. He stated he would like to see the parking issue addressed by the architect 21 as well as reasoning for a setback variance. 22 Commissioner Franzese asked staff to obtain a ruling from the City Attorney whether the parking 23 issue is grandfathered in since the church was built 20 years prior to adoption of the Parking 24 Ordinance. She noted that a conditional use permit is not lost in this type of situation where an 25 addition is being proposed. 26 Vice Chair Makowske stated the use is non-confirming currently so if left, no adjustments would 27 be required. However,with an addition, it could be required to be brought up to Code. 28 Commissioner Franzese stated she does not know if this will be an issue. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the City Attorney has indicated it needs to be dealt with by either considering a variance or changing the Ordinance, 31 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired regarding the potential for a conflict of interest with Planning 32 Commissioners who are members of St. Charles.