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Due to the specialized nature of each of the uses and buildings within the P/I zoning district, no bulk standards exist, as noted in Section 106-830 of City Code. That being said, the proposed development seems to be in general alignment with other recently -approved projects in the P/I zoning district (including St. Katharine Drexel and PACT Charter High School) and respects surrounding uses. The Preliminary Plat appears to conform with all City Code requirements. Final Plat Alongside the Preliminary Plat, the Subject Property also needs a Final Plat to be approved and recorded before development can occur. The Final Plat aligns with the proposed lot layout in the Preliminary Plat. Lot 1, Block 1, would be completely surrounded by drainage and utility easements (20 feet along the north property line, 10 feet along the west, south, and east property lines, and an additional 101' x 108' area in the southwest comer of the lot to protect an existing wetland on site). Additionally, the Final Plat shows the right of access dedicated to Anoka County along the entire east property line, except where the proposed driveway will be constructed. The Final Plat appears to conform with all City Code requirements. Assessment Agreement To accommodate and plan for the future extension of 157th Avenue NW west of Armstrong Boulevard, the applicant is platting a 33-foot-wide strip of right-of-way at the northeast corner of this plat to serve as the south half of the required right-of-way. To plan for the eventual construction of 157th Avenue NW, Staff drafted an Assessment Agreement for the Applicant's share of the costs of construction of the roadway and utilities. This Assessment Agreement is in lieu of constructing the street at this time or collecting any money from the Applicant. These agreements run with the land, and any future owners of the properties will be required to contribute to half of the total construction costs (the property to the north would be responsible for the other half at the time of subdivision, when the street extension would be both possible and necessary). A similar agreement was required with the Gile Addition in 2023. Alternatives Alternative 1: Approve the Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Site Plan, and Assessment Agreement, as recommended by the Planning Commission and Staff. Alternative 2: Approve the Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Site Plan, and Assessment Agreement with modifications based on discussion and supporting findings of fact. Alternative 3: Deny the Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Site Plan, and Assessment Agreement, based on supporting findings of fact. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. Recommendation: At their meeting on July 25th, 2024, the Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the proposal, contingent upon the Applicant addressing all outstanding review comments, as recommended by Staff. Outcome/Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #24-201, Approving a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Site Plan, and Assessment Agreement for Voice of Hope Church at 15620 Armstrong Blvd NW. Attachments Resolution #24-201 Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Site Plan, and Assessment Agreement Preliminary Plat & Site Plan Final Plat Architectural Plan Set