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businesses are closed. The parking lot that serves the building in which the temporary church will be located has 83 parking stalls. The applicant is planning for a maximum of 342 worshipers for Mass. Staff believes there is adequate parking for the proposed temporary church. In the event that additional parking is required, there is additional parking area in the truck maneuvering area ill the rear of the building that can be used. Staff will confirm with the applicant that this area can serve as overflow parking. The Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval of the Interim Use Permit for a period of five years. Mayor Gamec welcomed Father Paul and stated he is glad to see a strong interest in bringing a church to Ramsey. He is happy to have the Catholic Church pick Ramsey as a site. Father Paul stated he is very pleased to be in Ramsey, and the City has been gracious to them. The parish started with two families, and now over 50 families have signed up. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to adopt Resolution #04-10-330 adopting Findings of Fact #0706 relating to the request for an Interim Use Permit. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Strommen, Kurak, Pearson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberElvig. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to adopt Resolution #04-10-331 approving the request for an Interim Use Permit and declaring the terms as proposed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Strommen, Kurak, Pearson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec stated churches are an important part of their community and they try to work with all the churches. He welcomed St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Community on behalf of the Council and the residents of Ramsey. Case #11: Introduce Ordinance to Amend R-1 Residential District Regulations; Case of City of Ramsey Colnmunity Development Director Frolik explained since the adoption of the 2001 Comprehensive Plan, the City has taken the steps necessary to implement the Plan by amending the Subdivision and Zoning Chapter of City Code. As is generally the case when working with the new ordinances, corrections and housekeeping items begin to show up. Staff has been compiling a 'parking lot list' of housekeeping items that need to be corrected or clarified. She reviewed the proposed amendments to the R~I Residential District regulations, and advised the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the proposed am end m ell ts. Councilmcmber Kurak stated they have had this discussion quite a few times, and she had suggested it would be a good idea if any single-family development being developed along a county road, or with back yards facing the street, would have a requirement that the developer City Council/October 26, 2004 Page 13 of 15