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I I I Council Meeting Minutes October 28, 1997 Page 4 Council Business. continued Terry presented a site plan and special use permit to construct a 3,540 sq. ft. church in a R-2 Two Family Residential District. New Apostolic Church proposes to locate a church at the northwest corner of Old Hwy 8 and Co. Rd. E. The proposal complies with R-2 district, parking standards, and special use standards. In 1987, the Planning Commission and Council approved a site plan and special use permit for the Philadelphia Church. This current project is less intrusive than the former (6,544 sq. ft.), and screening along the north and southwest property lines would reduce impact on surrounding homes. Traffic generated by the church would be at off-peak traffic periods. All traffic would enter and exit from Old Hwy 8, avoiding impact on the neighborhood to the north. The 1987 proposal included a driveway from 10th Ave. to the rear of the parking lot. Should New Apostolic propose to extend the drive from the parking lot to 10th Ave., such improvement would be subject to Council approval. Samuelson asked for further clarification of the parking plan. Rebelein added that the recommended number of parking stalls is 39, but the proposal states 40. She asked if the 39 stalls were based on the allowed 40% density or the actual 60% density. Terry confirmed that the number of parking stalls was calculated from the running length of seating area within the church. Staff determined 39 stalls were required, but the proposal includes 40. Samuelson asked if on-street parking could become a problem if the congregation grew larger. Terry said if the congregation grew and additional seating was installed, then the church would be required to add parking. It appears the site does allow for expansion of the existing parking lot. Benke asked if the Planning Commission considered the future use of the adjacent homes because one of the two single family homes is currently for sale. Benke questioned if the construction of the church may affect future development of this parcel. Mattila said that issue was not addressed at the Planning Commission, however, he spoke to the City Attorney regarding the matter. The City Attorney felt that if Council wished to include into the development proposal these two single family homes, then the applicant would be given opportunity to investigate this issue. Mattila said the current proposal complies with zoning standards, and additional land would not be required. However, if Council feels the project would benefit by more land area or by inclusion of the home sites, then that could be reviewed. Benke feels the overall site area should have been addressed previously, and the development of this corner should be considered a package rather than piecemeal. He noted concern of the long term development of this corner. Mattila said the 1987 proposal was much larger and included off-street parking running towards the county ditch and adjacent parcels. If a separate parcel was ever sold, the setbacks from the creek bed and flood elevation would provide construction of a single family home. The residents along Co. Rd. E stated their approval of the project. Bill Diem, New Apostolic Church Developer, confirmed that the parcel purchased by the church runs all the way back to the creek bed. He noted that other developers have contacted the church regarding interest in purchasing this property. Council Business New Apostolic Church Report 97-238 Resolution 97-079