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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 1997 Page 8 l Mr. DeZelar described the elevations of the proposed addition and current buildings. He stated it 2 will be surfaced in stone and brick that matches the other buildings and will result in combining 3 the look of the structures. 4 Commissioner Gondorchin noted most of these activities currently take place at the convent and 5 inquired regarding the parish's position on the convent. 6 Mr. DeZelar explained that only four to five nuns are in residence and, in the future, the convent 7 may become administrative offices. 8 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the Church is already 200 parking spaces short. Ms. Moore- 9 Sykes stated this is correct. 10 Mr. DeZelar reported the current church capacity is 1,000 seats but they are in the process of 11 removing the pews. He explained the remaining pews are being respaced because the current 12 configuration is too tight. The reconfiguration will eliminate 100 seats. He stated he believes 13 the parking will be adequate and noted the ordinance was adopted in the mid-1970's after the 14 Church was built (1958). In response to Vice Chair Makowske, Mr. DeZelar stated they have found that the parking spaces (in the parking lot) fill up but there is also parking on neighborhood streets and no one 17 has complained. 18 Commissioner Gondorchin pointed out the Church is not proposing to add a lot of impervious 19 surface, but some. He inquired regarding the drainage impact to residents. 20 Mr. DeZelar stated drainage is an issue since there is no storm drainage in the immediate 21 vicinity. He pointed out the location of the nearest catch basin on 27th Avenue which is part of 22 the Minneapolis system. Mr. DeZelar explained the water is currently directed into dry wells 23 and allowed to percolate into the ground. He noted the location of a large drywell which will be 24 disturbed due to the addition. He explained their intention to install a rainwater line on the east 25 side of the Church, route it under the building and parallel to the walk, and then day lighting it 26 onto the ground to allow the water to fall into the dry well or be routed to the catch basin on 27th 27 Avenue. 28 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired regarding what type of storm event this is forecasted to 29 handle. 30 Mr. DeZelar stated he is unable to answer that question but this is how the storm water is 31 currently being handled. 62 Commissioner Horst asked if the Church and grounds are not in compliance regarding ground 3 coverage. Mr. DeZelar stated the ordinance says a 35% maximum for the R-1 Zoning District 34 and their proposal is to increase to 65%. They currently have a lot coverage of 63%.