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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 19, 1995 Page 4 1 Solid Rock Church would be a stop-gap measure to try to reduce the out of pocket money from First 2 Bank and that they would be accommodating the Church as well. She explained that the space was 3 chosen because of the restrooms and the separate entrance. Ms. Reiling also noted that Apache 4 Wells has approached Welsh Companies regarding rent relief or lease termination possibility. 5 6 Commissioner Horst noted Apache Plaza isa retail center and that it is not the proximity to Apache 7 Wells that is a concern,but that a Church may be stifling to retail development. Ms. Reiling agreed 8 that Apache Plaza is ideally for retail tenants, but it is difficult to find tenants that are willing to do 9 short term leases with no improvements to the space, which is expensive. She explained once the 10 redevelopment occurs, more retail tenants will be sought, but in the interim they will be selective. 11 Ms. Reiling noted that it is a one year lease only, with no options to renew, and the space would be 12 open for larger tenants in the future. 13 14 Chair Bergstrom noted the issue is not a church next to a liquor establishment bar, but that the City 15 Attorney interprets the whole mall, and that it may open Apache Plaza up for more zoning 16 compliance issues. 17 18 Jim.McNulty, 2921 33rd Avenue N.E.,questioned if the Solid Rock Church is the same church that 9 holds services at J.C. Penny's. Pastor Matthews responded that it was not. Mr. McNulty expressed that the community is upset about the taxes and that the City shouldn't halt redevelopment at Apache 21 Plaza. He further expressed that First Banks should move forward quickly on the redevelopment, 22 obtain tenants, and not concentrate on their income. 23 24 Bob Johnson, Silver Lake Road,agreed with Mr. McNulty. He further expressed that a overall plan 25 should first be considered for Apache Plaza. 26 27 Sherrie Granrud, 3112 Croft Drive,expressed that Apache Plaza needs to bring in large income for 28 the community and that we should be concerned about the best use of the property. She also 29 expressed that a church would only benefit the community. 30 31 Chair Bergstrom closed the Public Hearing at 7:26 p.m. 32 33 Commissioner Franzese expressed the Church's goal is laudable and First Bank is a good company, 34 but the use is incompatible. She further expressed the City prides itself on planning, and she cannot 35 support this Conditional Use Permit. 36 37 Commissioner Gondorchin motioned, seconded by Franzese, that the application for a Conditional 38 Use Permit for the Solid Rock Church be denied based on Zoning Ordinance 1665.04,that a church 39 is not a compatible use in a commercial zone. •U Motion carried unanimously.