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. . . Planning Commission Minutes April 23, 1991 Page 14 COMMISSIONER SCHROEDER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST BECAUSE THE PLANNING COMMISSION VIEWED THE SKYLIGHT AS AN ORNAMENTAL TOWER, THEREFORE, IT IS A NON-ISSUE. COMMISSIONER NADEAU SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 19. Consider Conditional Use Permit (New Cburch by Church of St. Andrew/P.H. This item was not reviewed by Ms. Szklarski because of the lateness of the meeting but was left open for discussion. Chairperson Johnson opened the public hearing. Larry Toth stated that they were in agreement with most of staff's recommendations except stipulations 2 and 4. Mr. Toth felt that the temporary classrooms were a separate issue and, therefore, should not be part of this process. Mr. Toth addressed the traffic issue of accessing off of Irving Avenue. He stated that they plan to have an exi t-only in this location because of the school and the large, old trees that would have to be removed. The church is in the process of trying to acquire the parcel of land to the east between Gates Avenue and the church property so that they would have an access off of Gates. Mr. Shirts felt that an access off of Irving Avenue would be detrimental to the children as the playground is in that area. Landscaping was also briefly discussed. Ms. Szklarski, stated that she had been out to the site and they do meet the landscaping requirements. COMMISSIONER NADEAU MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH TO CONSTRUCT A NEW CHURCH FACILITY SITING STAFF'S MEMO REGARDING THE FINDINGS OF FACT INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT NO VARIANCE IS NEEDED FOR THE HEIGHT OF A SKYLIGHT. 2. THAT THE PARKING LOT BE HARDSURFACED WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER. FURTHER, THAT THE NUMBER OF PARKING STALLS BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. 3. THAT THE NINE STANDARDS FOR LIGHTING, AS SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN, BE PROVIDED IN THE PARKING LOT. FURTHER, THAT THE STANDARDS BE INCREASED TO THREE FOOT CANDLES WITHIN THE LOT. 4. THAT THERE BE AN EXIT-ONLY OFF OF IRVING AVENUE. 5. THAT THE APPLICANT WORK WITH THE ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES IN RELOCATING THE ELECTRIC LINE. 6. THAT A CASH SURETY IN AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER BE REQUIRED FROM THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO OPEN CUTTING 4TH STREET. RESTORATION OF 4TH STREET SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF 5 INCHES OF AGGREGATE BASE AND 2-1/2 INCHES OF BITUMINOUS. SAID RESTORATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED WITHIN 72 HOURS OF OPEN CUTTING.