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Case File: CU 12-03 Elk River Lutheran Conditional Use Permit Page 3 6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. 7. Will fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city. If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section 30-654. In the review of the standards for CUP as outlined, it appears that the request is consistent with all of these standards. ANALYSIS Elk River Lutheran Church is proposing using the former First National Bank building at 729 Main Street for their church. Improvements to the site include the removal of the drive-through lanes in the front of the building, including the decorative structures and adding approximately 3,000 sq ft to the north and northeast corner of the building. Interior modifications. The interior of the structure will be remodeled, and on the main floor, a 365 seat sanctuary will be located in the new addition area and the northern portion of the original building. Also on this level will be the fellowship lobby, kitchen/coffee area, offices and a nursery. The existing deck on the south side of the building will be modified and enlarged. Upstairs will be a children's worship area, with 6 classrooms, storage and an office. Downstairs from the main level (and level with the lower parking lot) will be rooms for storage, music, youth a kitchen, and a community room. The narrative suggests that the community room would be a place for community use for events and larger meetings. In summary, the church would provide seating fox 365 in the sanctuary, 6 classrooms, and 3 offices. Exterior modifications. The Downtown District has developed some detailed design requirements for improvements in the area. There are three goals with these requirements: 1) to promote and create high standards of creative, traditionally based architectural design, 2) to reestablish the `historical' architecture found along the south side of Main Street and the west side of Jackson, and 3) to bring the structure back to its original appearance. Based on the elevations provided and the materials listed, it appears that the church intends to model the Bank of Elk River building, completed in 2006. The addition will include limestone stone as prominent features; brick to match the brick existing on the structure. The roof will be shingled, with laminated wood beams visible. Non brick and limestone areas will be stucco, painted beige. The structure uses required materials (limestone, brink, stucco) in the new addition, and materials consistent (wood) with other Downtown Districts parcels. The church is also proposing a small children's play area in the rear of the building, in space currently occupied by parking and a generator. Public space. The applicant proposes asemi-public labyrinth on the north side of the building, as another gathering space for the public. Further information may be found in the applicant's narrative. Access. Access to the site will be via an existing curb cut onto Main Street. The curb cut onto King Avenue will be removed. An easement is provided through portions of the upper and lower parking lot, providing the city portions of those lots with access rights. N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 12-03 Elk River Lutheran\CU 12-03 Elk River Lutheran Church Main street 3-13-12.docx