Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/20/2001

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Application is to accomplish the following The ultimate goal is to build two 47 unit senior housing facilities and a memorial g~rden on the campus of Lord of Life Church. To accomplish this need to: R. ezon¢ the property for multi -fmmily housing and a memorial gm:den Minor Subdivision:/n order to effectively have 3 parcels, church, senior'housing, and memorial gm:den. Variance: ss the height 0f south side of the north senior apm--:tment building will be 53' feet above We ground Lord of Life Campus Lord of Life Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evanqetical Lutheran Church in Amedca (ELCA). The congregation, founded in 1973, is presently the fifth fastest growing church in the ELCA with 2700+ members and an average weekly worship attendance of 1400+. Located on a sprawling 35+ acre campus in Ramsey, MN the church worships and carries out its ministry and service programs in a modem, eight year old facility that is rapidly being outgrown. On April' 9, 2000, Lord of Life began construction on the Family Life Center, an addition to the current facility. In addition the church has plans to build two 47 ur~it senior housing facilities and a memodal garden. ...' Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Blair K. Anderson, the church has. emphasized seeker sensitive worship, small groups, innovative kids' and youth ministries. Lord of Life also focuses on a multidimensional pastoral care system, a staff~driven administration and a board-di'iven governing structure as the building blocks of a church with a heart for the uncharted. Lord of Life Church The church provides a wide range of services .and programs. It has traditional church services Saturday evenings and Sund~y Mornings. The worship experience is usually enhanced by the presence of one or more of our music groups, such as the Praise & Worship Choir, Sister Act, or the Hand bell choirs.