Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/04/2010

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Sketch Plan and Site Plan Review -Cross of Hope Addition October 28, 2010 Page 2 of 6 well as a maintenance agreement (to ensure that the rain garden continues to function properly), is required over the proposed rain garden/drainage pond. A thirty (30) foot access easement is shown on the site plan from County Road 27 south to the cemetery. The access easement, which must be provided as a separate, recordable document, must be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. All easements and agreements shall be recorded concurrently with the plat and are required to be completed prior to issuance of a Building Permit. Zoning: The site is zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing). Religious institutions are considered a conditional use within the R-1 District and a conditional use permit was issued by the City of Ramsey on November 23, 1982 for the Cross of Hope Lutheran Church. However, in 1996 churches became a permitted use in the R-1 Residential District and the original conditional use permit was voided. Subsequently, religious institutions have again been categorized as a conditional use, which by default designated the church as a'lawful, non -conforming use. A new conditional use permit will be necessary and is being processed concurrently with this request. While the property is zoned R-1 Residential, per City Code, the site plan and sketch plan are to be reviewed using the B-1 Business District standards. Setbacks & Lot Coverage: The B-1 Business District requires a minimum front yard setback of thirty- five (35) plus sixty (60) feet from the centerline of the County Road, a minimum side yard setback of ten (10) feet and a minimum rear yard setback of thirty-five (35) feet. Additionally, the maximum allowable structure area in the B-1 Business District is thirty-five percent (35%) of the lot area. The proposed building addition will comply with all required setbacks and the overall building area on the lot is just under five.percent (5%). Architectural Standards: The B-1 Business District requires exterior wall finishes to consist of face brick, stucco, glass, wood, natural stone, specifically designed pre -cast -concrete units whose surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or'texture, or other materials as approved by City Council. The addition proposes to match the existing vinyl siding on the building with an alternate option of a stone veneer finish at the building's northeast entrance. Both exterior materials will require approval by City Council. Staff will recommend that City Council approve both scenarios as alternatives. Building Height: The B-1 Business District restricts building height to a maximum of thirty-five (35) feet. The existing building and proposed addition is a single story that is thirty-five (35) feet in height. Off -Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code requires one (1) parking space for every three (3) seats for auditoriums and mortuaries or for each five (5) feet of pew. The submitted parking plan identifies a new worship space accommodating 430 people and includes 144 parking stalls which meet the minimum parking standards. Off -Street Parking — Surface Required: The site plan indicates an expansion of the parking area consisting of a bituminous surface, which complies with City Code. However, it is not clear on the site plan which areas are to have B-612 curbing or the flush curb identified in the curb specs. This must be clearly identified on the site plan. It should also be noted that all curbing shall consist of concrete. Signs:. The existing ground sound will need to be relocated so that it is entirely on private property and not within any portion of the public right-of-way. Please note that a separate sign permit is required to relocate or install any permanent sign. 17