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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • August 19, 1997 Page 7 1 but parking is and will be an issue for this project. The Church has also applied for a conditional 2 use permit for the project. 3 Currently, the church has 200 parking spaces, including the spaces designated for the school. 4 According to the City Ordinance and based on the current seating capacity of the church, they 5 need 400 parking spaces. 6 Gerry DeZelar, architect for the applicant, explained the proposed building will be used for a 7 gathering place after services and there will probably never be a time when the church will be 8 holding services and another event in the proposed building at the same time. Mr. DeZelar used '9 the overhead to identify the location of the current building, existing landscaping, convent, 10 proposed structure, and areas for removal of bituminous and concrete to provide a location of 11 new landscaping. He noted the proposal results in 65%building or a 2.2% increase in the 12 amount of structure. Currently, impervious surfaces cover 63% of the property. 13 Commissioner Franzese asked if the 2.2% increase in structure on the ground takes into account 14 they are adding more green space. Mr. DeZelar stated it takes into account that they are adding 15 more "green." He explained that impervious areas are considered in the City's calculation of 16 structures. Mr. DeZelar noted there will be 12,000 square feet of building but it is calculated as only 5,000 18 square feet since they are also removing blacktop and asphalt. 19 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if this is the area where parking will be lost. 20 Mr. DeZelar stated it is not and reviewed the site plan to identify the areas where parking exists 21 and locations where several parking stalls will be lost due to the building's configuration. He 22 explained how they will use the level of the building to become handicap accessible. 23 Ms. Moore-Sykes explained the Church has always been short of parking spaces. Thus, the 24 requirement for a parking variance. 25 Mr. DeZelar reviewed the floor plan of the proposed building and noted the location of the 26 entrance, atrium lobby, multipurpose hall which can seat 300 for a banquet, catering kitchen, and 27 the chapel which will be open 24-hours a day. 28 Vice Chair Makowske asked what type of events they see happening in the proposed addition. 29 Mr. DeZelar explained gathering areas have become an important aspect of church services in 30 welcoming and greeting people. He stated other uses could be to hold a wake, a seminar, or 31 lecture area for the school. He stated there are no plans for allowing wedding receptions due to the potential of deterioration. With regard to banquet seating, it could be used after funerals for 4i lunches or for Scout banquets.