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REQUEST FOR ACTION TO ITEM NUMBER Plannin Commission 5.3 AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY Planning July 12, 2011 Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By Request by Vanman Companies on behalf of The Crossing erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er Church for a building expansion, 829 School Street, Public REVIEWED BY Hearing -Case No. CU 11-06 ACTION REQUESTED Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for The Crossing Church, as shown on plans dated June 6, 2011, with the following conditions: 1. All comments of the City Planner letter dated June 28, 2011 shall be addressed. 2. As a Conditional Use Permit is not a Building Permit, the applicant shall obtain all required permits, including approvals from the Fire Chief, City Engineer and Building Official. 3. The development shall meet all applicable fire codes. The Fire Chief shall verify the location of all fire hydrants, and may require additional hydrants necessary to preserve the health and safety of the residents. 4. The standards for issuance of the Conditional Use Permit shall continue to be maintained. 5. Line of site drawings shall be prepared to illustrate the roof top units will be screened .from adjacent public areas, including Lions Park and School and Jackson. 6. A letter of credit in the amount of $50,000 shall be provided to ensure compliance with grading, erosion control, drainage, utility, hardsurface, and landscaping requirements prior to the releasing of the building permit. Applicant Vanman Architects and builders, on behalf ofThe Crossing Church Location/ Address 829 School Street 60 Day Rule The City must take action by August 1,2011 OVERVIEW The Crossing Church proposes an expansion of their current facility, located on the south side of School Street, south of the Elk River High School. Phasing. The expansion is proposed in two phases, the first phase will include the improvement of a 547 space parking lot to the east of the existing church, a 14,232 square foot expansion primarily for an auditorium, and a 11,406 square foot expansion on the south side of the building for a new lobby/ entrance area. Future phases will include the construction of 7,360 square foot addition for classrooms. After all additions, the total area of the building will be 54,512 square feet, will provide seating for 1,500 in the auditorium, include a number of offices and classrooms, and parking for 547 cars.