Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/06/2011

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that triggers the need for fire suppression. In order to comply with the code, the minimum fire suppression needed would be the area the applicant would be using and the attic. Chairperson Levine stated that it would be cost effective for the City to do the whole 10,000 square feet, and asked if that is why the water supply needs to be increased or would it need to be completed even if just the 5,000 square feet were done. Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman stated when the water goes up 20 feet; the pressure loses 10-15 psi. If it was just in the ceiling the two inch line would be sufficient, going up into the attic a six inch line is needed. His estimation would be that the line would extend from the main line about 270 feet to reach the attic. He added that given the fact it would be covering the 10,000 square feet, the applicants would not pay for the whole cost. Discussion ensued regarding the timeframe of Highway 10 reconstruction and how that would affect this building and the life of the new fire suppression system. Commissioner Bauer stated that this is a safety issue even if not required by law it would be the right thing to do for the safety of the people. Discussion ensued regarding condition number six of the permit concerning the responsibility of who is pay for the fire suppression. Mr. Ladyka stated they were agreeable with it being negotiated through the lease. The Commissioners discussed events other than worship services where there would be more than the anticipated 70 people and the additional parking that would be needed. Mr. Ladyka stated that larger events would be held at their home church in Anoka where there is the space to handle the additional parking and people. Motion by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Commissioner Field, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Van Scoy, Field, Bauer, Brauer, Dunaway, and Schiller. Voting No: None. Absent: None Chairperson Levine closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Commission Business Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Commissioner Dunaway to recommend that City Council adopt findings of fact favorable relating to Northern Light Church's request for an Interim Use Permit to allow for a church operation in the H-1 Highway 10 Business District. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Brauer, Dunaway, Bauer, Field, Schiller, and Van Scoy. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Planning Commission/September 8, 2011 Page 3 of 6