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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • August 19, 1997 Page 9 1 Commissioner Horst asked if this is part of the issue. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she will research 2 that aspect. 3 Commissioner Horst stated the Planning Commission had debated other applications that were 4 only two parking spaces short. He asked how the Planning Commission would consider this and 5 what rationale could be cited. 6 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she contacted other churches in the area and had responses from three 7 of the five. The other three churches have similar problems with having to use street parking and 8 several have problems-with lot coverage as well due to parking areas: She reported several are 9 well beyond the 35% required in R-1 districts. . However, churches are conditional uses in 10 Residential Districts and may have been exempt from that lot coverage requirement because 11 many were constructed before the City Ordinances were codified. 12 Mr. DeZelar advised that in order to comply with 200 more parking spots they would need an 13 additional 2.5 acres of land which would displace homes and residents. 14 Commissioner Franzese stated there is no lot coverage requirement for Commercial, only R-1 15 and R-2 Residential. Commissioner Gondorchin concurred that parking is a self-limiting aspect. 17 Vice Chair Makowske recapped that parking and lot coverage may be issues to address. 18 Mr. DeZelar added that setback may be another issue. According to ordinance, the building 19 needs a 25 foot rear setback or 20% of the depth of the lot. He explained that in this case, 20% 20 would be 73.5 feet from the property line which means the corner is nine feet into the setback. 21 Commissioner Horst stated this may require the need to request a variance. With regard to the 22 parking situation, he stated there is a problem getting down St. Anthony Boulevard when cars 23 are parked on both sides. He stated he would like to see the parking issue addressed by the 24 architect as well as reasoning for a setback variance. 25 Commissioner Franzese asked staff to obtain a ruling from the City Attorney whether the 26 parking issue is grandfathered in since the church was built 20 years prior to adoption of the 27 Parking Ordinance. She noted that a conditional use permit is not lost in this type of situation 28 where an addition is being proposed. 29 Vice Chair Makowske stated the use is non-conforming currently so if left, no adjustments 30 would be required. However, with an addition, it could be required to be brought up to Code. �1 Commissioner Franzese stated she does not know if this will be an issue.