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Memo to the Planning Commission/CU 00-17 June 27,2000 Page 2 zoning district on the west edge of the City. The surrounding properties are large lot IIresidential with some agricultural land across Meadowvale Road to the east. To construct the church, an existing house will be removed and the lot lines reconfigured. In 1999, the City Council granted a conditional use permit for an office and small meeting space for the adjacent residential property located at 12160 Meadowvale Road to be used by Living Waters Church. At that time, a landscape plan was made a condition of approval. The residential property will be use in the future as a parsonage. The landscaping has not yet been completed and no plans have been submitted for the parsonage, however the Church intends to landscape both projects at the same time. Staff met with the applicant on May 9th to discuss issues related to this development. Most of the issues have been addressed, however it is unclear whether the plans reflect the Sherburne County Engineer's requests. Analysis Tree Preservation The building and parking lot have been laid out to save as many trees as possible. The construction will necessitate moving or removing 9 coniferous and 3 deciduous trees. The future expansion of the parking will necessitate the removal of an II, additional 3 deciduous trees and 3 coniferous trees. Floor Plans As proposed, the Church will have a sanctuary capacity of about 350 people. The building plans indicate facilities for meeting rooms, 5 classrooms, a nursery, kitchen and offices. The classrooms proposed are for Sunday school only. No Montessori or other alternative schools are being planned for. Building Elevations As proposed, the building will be constructed out of rock-faced block. Ericksmoen Construction built a similar church in Ramsey of which staff has prepared a video that will be played at the public hearing. Access / Countv's recommendation Both the Church property and the parsonage property have road frontage on Meadowvale Road with individual driveways. The plans for the project were sent to the Sherburne County Highway Department for review. The County is requesting that both properties share a single access driveway to be located at a minimum of 330 feet from the nearest driveway to the south. An easement will be necessary to provide access across the Church property for the parsonage. The County is also • requesting that a turn lane be installed. It is unclear whether or not all the County's requests have been complied with at this time. \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\pcmmo\cu0017.doc