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Elk REQUEST FOR ACTION River TO ITEM NUMBER Planiun Commission 5.1. AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE .PREPARED BY Planning July 12, 2011 Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By Request by Devin Peterson (Peterson Construction) on behalf of Thai Buddhist Center of Minnesota for a Conditional Use REVIEWED BY Permit for Institutional Use in R1a Zoning District, 10863 208`'' Ave, Public Hearin -Case No. CU 11-08 ACTION REQUESTED Staff recommends approval of the Conditional use Permit for Institutional Use, as illustrated on drawings dated May 31, 2011with the following conditions: 1. As a Conditional Use .Permit is not a Building Permit, the applicant shall receive all required permits. 2. The standards for issuance of the Conditional Use Permit shall be satisfied in perpetuity. 3. The development shall meet all applicable .fire codes. 4. Parking lot improvements shall provide for ADA compliance parking spaces, a 24-foot wide drive aisle, and concrete curbing and shall be approved by staff prior to construction. 5. An address number must be displayed at the entrance to the property. 6. No more than three freestanding .accessory structures be provided (e.g. shed, gazebo, and institutional space). Applicant Devin Peterson on behalf of Thai Buddhist Center of Minnesota Location/ Address 10863 208t'' Avenue NW 60 Day Rule The City must take action by July 31, 2011 OVERVIEW The original Planning Commission Packet, dated June 14, 2011 is attached, providing additional back ground information: At the June 14 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, and reviewed the application submitted by Devin Peterson on behalf of Wat Thai for their proposed prayer and meditation center. During the public hearing, a number of concerns were raised from neighboring property, primarily: Impacts of driving on Septic system The amount of traffic being generated, residents felt that more than 50 cars was a common practice The impact of the parking lot on the existing trees on the property.