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Planning Commission Minutes March 23, 1999 Page 7 . indicated that staff recommends some type of screening to the north be started now, such as evergreens, and that the landscaping and screening for the entire site will be reviewed when the church moves forward with the building plans. Adam Hoffman, 21322 Meadowvale Road, resident north of the parking lot, asked how many people were members of Living Waters Church. Pastor Pullar stated there Sunday morning attendance is approximately 190. Mr. Hoffman expressed concerned about dust from vehicle traffic, and asked what would be stored in the buildings. Pastor Pullar indicated a lawn equipment would be stored in the out building and Sunday School materials would be stored inside the house. Mr. Hoffman questioned whether or not the parking lot would be lighted. Scott indicated that some time of wall-mounted lighting would possibly be used. Mr. Hoffman asked how many meetings would be held at the offices. Pastor Pullar indicated there possibly would be some type of meeting daily. Mr. Hoffman indicated he was concerned about liability issues since he owned horses and they sometimes get out. . Mary Hoffer, 21323 Meadowvale Road, owner of the farm across Country Road 32 and up to 211th Avenue, questioned if the zoning had been changed for this area, and if not, why a church is allowed in an agricultural district. Scott indicated that the zoning has not changed and that churches are an allowed use in residential zones. Ms. Hoffer expressed her objection to the proposed use of the property because of the traffic which would be generated. She felt a church should be in town. She stated that her son farms their property and it is difficult now to use County Road No. 32 to get from one side to the other. Chair Cote stated that the Planning Commission is not reviewing plans to build a church on the site at this time, only a conditional use permit to use the existing house on the site for office and meeting room purposes. He indicated that the Planning Commission has no control over which property the church chooses to acquire. He explained that the neighboring residents would be notified and a public hearing would be held if and when plans are submitted for a church on the site. Mike Townsend, 14390 214th Avenue NW, expressed concern regarding increased traffic from the church's use of the property. He stated that it appears to him the plan shows the proposed parking area in the location of the septic system. Pastor Pullar indicated that the parking area is between the house and the septic system. Arne Engstrom, 20800 Meadowvale Road, indicated he is a resident in the area and his daughter also owns the horses mentioned earlier. He questioned when the church plans to build on the site. Pastor Pullar indicated they plan to build in approximately 3 years. Mr. Engstrom expressed his concern for the impact of increased traffic and car headlights on the rural residents. Mr. Engstrom indicated that traffic will affect the safety of walkers and farmers in the area. He stated that most of the neighbors would prefer that the proposed church never happens, but if it does, he asked that the church be sensitive to the neighbors regarding noise, lighting, dust and traffic. . Pastor Pullar stated that they will work hard to be good neighbors.