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City of Ramsey 15153NOWTHEN BOULEVARDN.W,,RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 · (612) 427-1410 March 28, 1991 Pastor Blair Anderson Lord of Life Lutheran Church 6139 - 157th Avenue N.W. Ramsey, MN 55303 Dear Pastor Anderson: I am in receipt of a two-sheet set of plans prepared by Vanman Construction Co., Architects, Comractors and Managers dated March 15, 1991. In addition, I and the Zoning Administrator met with Mr. Rick Keillor, architect for the project on March 26, 1991 to discuss the proposed building of a new church facility. I hereby offer the following comments: 1) The proposed project includes the building of a 21,500 square foot church having a worship seating area of 450 persons. The project will be placed on a 16.5 acre site and is located in the B-1 zone. In addition, it is my understanding that the church has a agreement to purchase the adjacent 5.17 acre parcel immediately to the West for the purpose of incorporat/ng the property into the church site and utilizing it for a future expansion. The area further to the west which is zoned R-1 is the proposed future Fleischers 2nd Addition subdivision for which a sketch plan has been prepared. The area to the North is zoned B-1 Business and is currently occupied as a single-family homestead. The land to the East is also zoned B-1 Business and is occupied by two single-family homesteads at the present time. The land further to the East across HighWay #47 is zoned R-3 and is presently vacant. The land to the South is zoned B-1 Business and is vacant. 2) Access: The site has legal access to St. Francis Boulevard with 338 feet of frontage. However, a 66 foot access easement has been granted to the subject property from the parcel adjoining it on les northeastern corner. This 66 foot access runs along the aforementioned properties southern boundaw and provides a higher, more technically feasible access to St. Francis Boulevard. The proposed development proposes access onto County Road #5 via an easement over the 5.1'7 acre parcel which it has an agreement to purchase. Normally, I would oppose access easements, particularly in instances where other feasible access is available. However, since there is a purchase agreement for the property over which the easement is being taken, I would not object in this situation as I believe the easement would be a short-term arrangement. The physical location of the access is such that it will provide adequate sight distance to view oncoming traffic along County Road #5. This site plan has been sent to the County I--lfghway Department for its review and comments. I would recommend withholding final approval until County comments are received. 3) Drainage: All drainage from the developed site will flow to a wetland located on the eastern portion of the properb,. Construction and long term impacts on the wetland will need to be reviewed by the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO). /05