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I was advised by Mr. Baker that the Ministry would have adequate parking for their members. He estimated that they have about 170 spaces. Staff counted 70 parking spaces on the subject property from a site plan that was submitted by the applicants as part of their application submission. The City's zoning code for parking (152.178(5) (g)) in the Light Industrial District requires 1 parking space for every1,000 SF of building floor area,which is 14 spaces,clearly not adequate for the proposed use. Staff reviewed the code for parking required for similar uses,which are churches and clubs. The parking requirement for these uses is the total designated seating capacity of the structure divided by 2.5. The seating capacity as noted on the site plan is 210 and doing the computation gives the site the minimum of 84 parking spaces. Using the seating capacity,the available parking is short by 14 parking spaces. When staff used the congregation size of 170,the required parking spaces is 68 spaces. Staff was assured by Mr. Baker that they will not grow to more than the current membership. Staff has received calls from one of the tenants at 2824-2828 Anthony Lane South for status updates on the disposition of this application. The caller,who works for the University of Minnesota,has requested that Staff keep them updated on the status because if the City approves the Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministry's application and the sale goes through, they will be required by law to find another place to rent. A neighboring property owner called to say he is concerned that the proposed buyer will not have enough parking for their congregation. Attachments. • Application • Written Statement from Pastor Nnaemeka C. Uchegbu • Floor Plan • Site Plan