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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08November 14, 2012 Item No. Proposed Action Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve a conditional use permit for Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center and adopt the findings of fact as presented. Adoption of this motion will allow the operation of a private community center at 20732 Holt Avenue. Overview George Maverick, representing Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center, has applied for a conditional use permit to allow a private community center to be located within an existing building at 20732 Holt Avenue in the RM -1, Medium Density Residential District. Chapter 58 of the Zoning Ordinance allows for private community centers in the RM -1 District subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. The building and property are currently owned by the City of Lakeville and was the previous home to the community's senior center, which moved into their new space within the Heritage Center in September. The City currently has a purchase agreement with Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center, a non - profit, non - denominational religious organization, to purchase the building and property. The applicant is proposing to use the facility as a private community center and church fellowship hall which may include meetings, community events, receptions and services. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the conditional use permit at their November 8, 2012 meeting and recommended unanimous approval. Two residents commented during the public hearing which included questions regarding the daily operations of the facility, parking, hours of operation and potential impacts from traffic, noise and lights on adjacent residential uses. Primary Issues to Consider Were the issues and questions submitted by the residents during the public hearing addressed? Supporting Information • Staff analysis of Primary Issues to Consider • Conditional Use Permit form • Findings of Fact • November 8, 2012 draft Planning Commission meeting minutes • November 1, 2012 Planning Report lyn November 19, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ROSE MOUNTAIN SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY CENTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Kuennen, AICP, Associate Planner Financial Impact: $ None Budgeted: Y/N Source: Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Zoning Ordinance Notes: Staff Analysis of Primary Issues to Consider Were the issues and questions submitted by the residents during the public hearing addressed? The applicant indicated the facility would be used as a private community center and church fellowship hall which may include meetings, community events, receptions and services. The applicant also indicated that no activities would occur outside of the building and that additional landscaping could be installed to better screen the property from the adjacent residential uses. The Planning Commission refined the hours of operation (stipulation number 5 from the November 1, 2012 Planning Report) to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday to further address concerns regarding potential noise issues at night. 2 (Reserved for Dakota County Recording Information) CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 12 - 1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Lakeville approves a Conditional Use Permit for Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center to allow a private community center to be located within the RM -1, Medium Density Residential District. 2. Property. The permit is for the following described property located at 20732 Holt Avenue in the City of Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota: Lots 1 and 2, except the North 7.5 feet of Lot 2, Block 8 Berres Addition to Lakeville; and; Lot 5, Block 14 Lakeville Village (Town of Fairfield) and the east 20 feet of vacated Walnut (Holt) Street adjacent thereto, which accrued by reason of the vacation thereof, according to the plat on file in the Dakota County Recorder's office. and; The west 131.0 feet of Lot 12, Block 14 Lakeville Village (Town of Fairfield) and the east 20 feet of vacated Walnut (Holt) Street adjacent thereto, which accrued by reason of the vacation thereof, according to the plat on file in the Dakota County Recorder's office. 3. Conditions. The permit is issued subject to the following conditions: a) The site and building must be used according to the plans approved by the City Council. b) A building permit is required prior to commencing any construction or remodeling work. 1 c) A sign permit shall be obtained prior to the installation of any permanent or temporary signage. d) A landscape plan must be submitted and approved by the City prior to the installation of any materials. e) The hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. All activities must take place within the building. No exterior assembly, music or noise is allowed at any time due to the proximity to single family residential homes. 4. Termination of Permit. The City may revoke the permit following a public hearing for violation of the terms of the permit. 5. Lapse. If within one year of the issuance of this permit, the accessory day care use has not commenced, this permit shall lapse. 6. Criminal Penalty. Violation of the terms of this conditional use permit is a criminal misdemeanor. The following instrument was acknowledged before me this 19 day of November, 2012, by Mark Bellows, Mayor and by Charlene Friedges, City Clerk of the City of Lakeville, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation. DRAFTED BY: City of Lakeville 20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 2 Date: CITY OF LAKEVILLE BY: Mark Bellows, Mayor BY: Charlene Friedges, City Clerk Notary Public CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ROSE MOUNTAIN SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY CENTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT On November 8, 2012 the Lakeville Planning Commission met at it's regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application of George Maverick representing Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center for a conditional use permit to allow a private community center to be located within an existing building at 20732 Holt Avenue in the RM -1, Medium Density Residential District. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed conditional use permit preceded by published and mailed notice. The applicant was present and the Planning Commission heard testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak. The City Council hereby adopts the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The property is currently zoned RM -1, Medium Density Residential District. 2. The property is located in Planning District No. 7 of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, which guides the property for medium -high density residential land use. 3. The legal description of the property is: Lots 1 and 2, except the North 7.5 feet of Lot 2, Block 8 Berres Addition to Lakeville; and; Lot 5, Block 14 Lakeville Village (Town of Fairfield) and the east 20 feet of vacated Walnut (Holt) Street adjacent thereto, which accrued by reason of the vacation thereof, according to the plat on file in the Dakota County Recorder's office. and; The west 131.0 feet of Lot 12, Block 14 Lakeville Village (Town of Fairfield) and the east 20 feet of vacated Walnut (Holt) Street adjacent thereto, which accrued by reason of the vacation thereof, according to the plat on file in the Dakota County Recorder's office. 4. Section 11 -4 -3E of the City of Lakeville Zoning Ordinance provides that a conditional use permit may not be issued unless certain criteria and satisfied. The criteria and our findings regarding them are: 1 a. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. The private community center is allowed in the RM -1 District as a conditional use and is consistent with 2010 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. b. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. The private community center use will be compatible with existing and future land uses in the area similar to the previous use as the City's Senior Center. c. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained in the Zoning Ordinance. Provided compliance with the stipulations of the conditional use permit, the private community center will conform to all performance standards contained in the Zoning Ordinance and the City Code. d. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. The subject property lies within the existing MUSA. The property and existing building is served with city sanitary sewer and water. The private community center will not overburden the City's service capacity. e. Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property. The private community center will not overburden the streets serving the property. 5. The planning report, dated November 1, 2012, prepared by Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen is incorporated herein. DATED: November 19, 2012 2 CITY OF LAKEVILLE BY: Mark Bellows, Mayor BY: Charlene Friedges, City Clerk CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 8, 2012 air Lillehei called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Ha The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Members ' resent: Chair Brooks Lillehei, Linda Maguire, Bart Davis, Gerry Grenz, Karl Drotning, an ex- officio Shawn Fitzhenry. Members Absent. ob Boerschel, Paul Reuvers. Others Present: Daryl orey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Allyn Kuennen, Associate Planner; Daniel Licht, The Planning Company; Mark DuChene, Development Desi• ' Engineer; Andrea Poehier, Assistant City Attorney; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secreta 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The October 4, 2012 Planning Commis presented. The October 4, 2012 Planning Commission work s- ,sion minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Mr. Morey stated that the following items were distributed o the Planning Commission at tonight's meeting: A. Draft motion from the November 7, 2012 Parks, Recreation an Natural Resources Committee meeting regarding the Summerlyn preliminary plat. B. Revised ghost plat for the Summerlyn preliminary plat. C. E mail from a rocidont canccring the Summcrlyn preliminary plat. 5. Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center n meeting minutes were approved as Chair Lillehei opened the public hearing to consider the application of George Maverick of Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a private community center in an RM -1, Medium Density Residential District, located at 20732 Holt Avenue. The Recording Secretary attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. George Maverick presented an overview of his request. Mr. Maverick indicated that right now there is a small group of about 20 friends who currently meet in their Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, November 8, 2012 Page 2 homes. He indicated that the group is growing and he feels this building would be a nice place to have a fellowship hall with more room. Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen presented the planning report. Mr. Kuennen reviewed the performance standards for evaluating this conditional use permit request. He indicated that a total of 27 parking spaces are required by the Zoning Ordinance. Currently 28 parking spaces are provided and the applicant has indicated that, with restriping the parking lot, two additional stalls can be obtained for a total of up to 30 spaces. Also, overflow parking is available on- street and within the City's Market Plaza parking area across Holt Avenue to the west. Mr. Kuennen stated that no additional lighting is proposed and there will be no activities outside the building. Proposed hours of operation would be limited to 10:00 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday. He stated that regarding setbacks, the building and the parking lot are considered legal non- conforming. Mr. Kuennen stated there are Findings of Fact for the Planning Commission's review and that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the CUP, subject to the 5 stipulations listed in the November 1, 2012 planning report. Chair Lillehei opened the hearing to the public for comment. Colleene Ortner, 20665 Holt Avenue Ms. Ortner's concerns were for the seniors in the apartments to the north of the site and how the noise, traffic, and lights would affect them. Glenn Nord, 20655 Holt Avenue Mr. Nord stated he lives approximately one block from the subject property. His concerns were: ➢ He would like more information on exactly what type of facility is proposed and what the day -to -day activities will be. He was under the impression that it would be a traditional church. ➢ This building use to be a quiet senior center that blended into the neighborhood and was not obtrusive to anyone. ➢ Will there be additional lighting? ➢ Parking. He feels that overflow parking will occur in the abutting residential area which is not good planning. ➢ He wanted to remind the Planning Commission that this is a finger -like extension into a residential neighborhood. ➢ Hours of operation. ➢ This building's parking lot is inches from the east neighbor's property line. ➢ The public hearing should be continued until more information on the proposed use is presented and considered. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, November 8, 2012 Page 3 Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Maguire to close the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. Ayes: Maguire, Lillehei, Davis, Grenz, Drotning. Nays: 0 Chair Lillehei asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points were: • Confirmed that there will be no changes to the current exterior lighting on the building or in the parking lot. • Mr. Kuennen informed the Planning Commission and audience that a legal notice was sent out to neighbors within 500 feet of the proposed community center ten days prior to the public hearing. He indicated that his contact information was provided on the public hearing notice and he was available to answer any questions anyone had prior to tonight's hearing. • No exterior uses or assembly are proposed or allowed by ordinance. • Parking concerns were discussed. Mr. Kuennen clarified the parking requirement of the Zoning Ordinance and the location of overflow parking, if needed, within Market Plaza. • The building is going to function similar to when it was a senior center with similar types of events. • The Planning Commission confirmed that additional landscape screening can be installed along the east, south and north property lines with the consent of the adjacent property owners. • Is there a maximize occupancy for this building that is allowed by Fire Code? Staff will follow -up on this question with the Fire Department. • Commissioner Drotning asked City staff to elaborate on the Central Business District (CBD) and how it includes unique parking standards. Mr. Morey indicated that there are different parking standards for the Central Business District in the Zoning Ordinance. On- street parking was taken into consideration when the C -CBD parking standards were adopted and the parking along Holyoke Avenue is delineated by striping. In addition, Market Plaza has been constructed to provide additional off - street parking downtown and there are other public parking lots within the CBD along Holyoke Avenue. Mr. Morey also added that public and private community centers, churches and schools are allowed within residential districts by CUP throughout the City of Lakeville. • Hours of operation were discussed. There were no limits on the permitted hours of operation for the Senior Center use of the building. Mr. Maverick indicated that he would be willing to work with the City on a reasonable time frame. Mr. Maverick stated that he agreed to the midnight closing time because he wanted to make sure the staff had enough time to clean up and exit the building. Mr. Morey indicated that City staff is not as concerned about a few people cleaning up inside the building, but rather about the larger group of people leaving the building and parking lot by a certain time. The Planning Commission agreed that a start time should also be stipulated and agreed that 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, November 8, 2012 Page 4 Sunday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday would be reasonable hours of operation. Motion was made by Davis, seconded by Maguire to recommend to City Council approval of the Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center Conditional Use Permit to allow a private community center in an RM -1, Medium Density Residential District, located at 20732 Holt Avenue, subject to the following amended stipulations: 1. The site and building must be used according to the plans approved by the City Council. 2. A building permit is required prior to commencing any construction or remodeling work. 3. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to the installation of any permanent or temporary signage. 4. A landscape plan must be submitted and approved by the City prior to the installation of any materials. 5. The hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday and from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. All activities would take place within the building. No exterior assembly, music or noise would be allowed at any time due to the proximity to single family residential homes. Ayes: Lillehei, Davis, Grenz, Drotning, Maguire. Nays: 0 Chair Li ei opened the public hearing to consider the application of U.S. Home Corporation, B/A Lennar, for a preliminary plat of 139 single family residential lots to be known as , ummerlyn, located east of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9), north of 194 Street and we of Holyoke Avenue. The Recording Secretary attested that the legal notice had bee • my published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. Joe Jablonski of Lennar and Ni Polta from Pioneer Engineering were in attendance. Mr. Jablonski presented a verview of their request. Mr. Jablonski stated that they have worked extensively wit ity staff to come up with the plan that is being presented at tonight's meeting. The p . reflects the natural amenities of the site including the rolling topography, wetlan• and the natural greenway corridor. He stated their plat design incorporates a c..tralized public park and stormwater treatment systems that will enhance the park a ell as the greenway corridor. Mr. Jablonski stated that they are in conformance with e City's land use and zoning requirements. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. D- •sey stated that 139 lots will be developed in this plat. He stated that the westerly po Memorandum To Planning Commission From: Allyn Kuennen, AICP, Associate Planne �--- Date: November 1, 2012 Subject: Packet Material for the November 8, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting. Agenda Item: Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center Conditional Use Permit. Application Action Deadline: December 17, 2012 INTRODUCTION The following exhibits are attached for your information: EXHIBITS A. Zoning and Location Map B. Aerial Photo C. Description of Proposed Use and Operation D. Proposed Floor Plan E. Findings of Fact item No. City of Lakeville Planning Department George Maverick, representing Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center, has applied for a conditional use permit to allow a private community center to be located within an existing building at 20732 Holt Avenue in the RM -1, Medium Density Residential District. Chapter 58 of the Zoning Ordinance allows for private community centers in the RM -1 District subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. The building and property are currently owned by the City of Lakeville and was the previous home to the community's senior center, which moved into their new space within the Heritage Center in September. The City currently has a purchase agreement with Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center, a non - profit, non - denominational religious organization, to purchase the building and property. The applicant is proposing to use the facility as a private community center and church fellowship hall which may include meetings, community events, receptions and services. APPLICATION ANALYSIS Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning North — Senior Apartment Building Zoned RM -1 South — Rental Duplex Zoned RM -1 East — Single Family Homes Zoned RS -CBD West — Holt Avenue and Retail Shops Zoned C -CBD Conditional Use Permit General Performance Standards Section 11 -4 -7 of the Zoning Ordinance includes performance standards for evaluating the conditional use permit request. The request may be granted provided the application meets the following conditions: A. The use and the site in question shall be served by a street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the type and volume of traffic which would be generated and adequate right of way shall be provided. The property is located adjacent to the Central Business District with existing streets and adequate right -of -way to accommodate the private community center. B. The site design for access and parking shall minimize internal as well as external traffic conflicts and shall be in compliance with chapter 19 of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is not proposing revisions to the current access points into the site off Holt Avenue. The parking and site circulation will continue to be used similar to when the building was used as the Senior Center. C. If applicable, a pedestrian circulation system shall be clearly defined and appropriate provisions made to protect such areas from encroachment by parked or moving vehicles There are existing sidewalks along Holt Avenue. No revisions to the pedestrian circulation are proposed and all parking is located internal to the site and does not encroach into the pedestrian circulation areas. D. Adequate off street parking and off street loading shall be provided in compliance with chapters 19 and 20 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance requires a community center use to provide 10 parking spaces plus one car per 300 square feet of building area. The building is approximately 5,000 square feet. A total of 27 parking spaces are required by the Zoning Ordinance. Currently 28 parking spaces are provided and the applicant has indicated that, with restriping the parking lot, two additional stalls can be obtained for a total up to 30 spaces. The applicant has indicated the community center may host up to 175 people on Sunday mornings requiring approximately 50 to 70 2 parking spaces. Overflow parking is available on- street and within the City's Market Plaza parking area and will function similar to when special events were held at the Senior Center. E. Loading areas and drive -up facilities shall be positioned so as to minimize internal site access problems and maneuvering conflicts, to avoid visual or noise impacts on any "adjacent" residential use or district, and provided in compliance with chapter 20 of this title. The building currently includes a drop -off area at the front of the building. The applicant is not proposing any changes. Traffic flow from the drop off area to the parking lot will function as currently designed and does not cause conflicts in maneuvering through the site, visual or noise impacts on adjacent residential uses. F. Whenever a nonresidential use "is adjacent to" a residential use or district, a buffer area with screening and landscaping shall be provided in compliance with chapter 21 of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is proposing to install additional landscape screening along the east property line adjacent to the existing single family homes. A landscape plan will be required to be submitted prior to any work being completed. The parking lot along the south side of the site is directly adjacent to the property line and does not provide room for the installation of landscape screening. The applicant has offered to install landscaping on the property line if requested by the adjacent property owner. The same situation occurs along the north property line where the building is adjacent to the property line and does not provide room for the installation of landscaping. The applicant has also offered to install landscaping on the property line if requested by the adjacent property owner. G. General site screening and landscaping shall be provided in compliance with chapter 21 of this title. No additional landscaping is required within the existing site. H. All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right of way or neighboring residential uses or districts, and shall be in compliance with section 11 -16 -17 of the Zoning Ordinance. All exterior lighting is in place and does not cast a glare towards the adjacent residential properties or the public right -of -way. I. Potential exterior noise generated by the use shall be identified and mitigation measures as may be necessary shall be imposed to ensure compliance with section 11- 16-25 of this title. 3 All uses are proposed to be within the building. No activities outside of the building are proposed. ]. The site drainage system shall be subject to the review and approval of the city engineer. No new or additional site drainage improvements are required. K. The architectural appearance and functional design of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing or potential buildings and area so as to cause a blighting influence. All sides of the principal and accessory structures are to have essentially the same or coordinated, harmonious exterior finish materials and treatment. The applicant is not proposing to change the exterior appearance of the building. L. Provisions shall be made for daily litter control, an interior location for recycling, and trash handling and storage or an outdoor, enclosed receptacle area shall be provided in compliance with section 11 -18 -11 of the Zoning Ordinance. All trash receptacles are required to be enclosed in a structure and screened from view. M. All signs and informational or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with chapter 23 of the Zoning Ordinance. The site is allowed to have one freestanding monument sign and one building facade sign not to exceed 100 square feet each. The submission of a sign permit application is required prior to the installation of any signage. N. The use and site shall be in compliance with any federal, state or county law or regulation that is applicable and any related permits shall be obtained and documented to the city. This condition is not applicable to the proposed use. O. Any applicable business licenses mandated by this code are approved and obtained. This condition is not applicable to the proposed use. P. The hours of operation may be restricted when there is judged to be an incompatibility with a residential use or district. The hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday and to midnight on Friday and Saturday. 4 Q. All activities would take place within the building. No exterior, assembly, music or noise would be allowed at any time due to the proximity to single family residential homes. The use complies with all applicable performance standards of the zoning district in which it is located and where applicable, any nonconformities shall be eliminated. The property is currently zoned RM -1 which requires the parking lot to be setback a minimum of 15 feet and the building to be setback a minimum of 30 feet from all property lines. The building and parking lot was constructed in 1984. The Zoning Ordinance in affect at the time when the parking lot was constructed did not require setbacks for parking lots within the C -CBD District. Therefore, the parking lot is considered legal non - conforming and may remain as constructed, but will not be allowed to be expanded further into the 15 foot setback area. The building is setback 20 feet from the east property line, 10 feet from the north property, 5 feet from the west property line and 100 feet from the south property line. Therefore, the building is also considered legal non - conforming and may remain as constructed, but will not be allowed to expand further into the setback area along the west, north or east property line unless the property is rezoned. RECOMMENDATION Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center conditional use permit subject to the following stipulations: 1. The site and building must be used according to the plans approved by the City Council. 2. A building permit is required prior to commencing any construction or remodeling work. 3. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to the installation of any permanent or temporary signage. 4. A landscape plan must be submitted and approved by the City prior to the installation of any materials. 5. The hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday and to midnight on Friday and Saturday. All activities would take place within the building. No exterior, assembly, music or noise would be allowed at any time due to the proximity to single family residential homes. 5 , o 0 1.11,71:1 RIR ;0:FliP9 .A 91 A C-CBD zoa L Location & Zoning Map Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center Conditional Use Permit Exhibit A Aerial Photo Rose Mountain Spiritual Community Center Conditional Use Permit Exhibit B 'soles" George Maverick 12790 Dodd Blvd, Rosemount, MN, 55068 612 - 280 -2121 October 12, 2012 To: Mr. David Olson & Mr. Steve Mielke / City of Lakeville HRA Re: Conditional Use Permit Application for the Property Located at 20732 Holt Ave in Lakeville, MN To: City of Lakeville Planning Department Please consider the following application for a conditional use permit application to allow the building to be used as a church / fellowship hall, while being located in the RM -1 zone, in the beautiful downtown area of the City of Lakeville. We'd like to become a part of your community! The following is an introduction of who we are along with the typical uses of the building, for which we seek the City Council's approval for a conditional use permit, so as to ensure our presence is a good fit for the neighborhood, the community, and the Lakeville downtown area. At Rosemount Spiritual Community Center, we all seek to understand our place in the world, through readings, discussions, time spent in nature, and helping others. While most of us were raised Christian, all are welcome, regardless of individual beliefs, formal faith affiliation, etc. Our meetings are meant to bring us together as people, more than to explore a particular doctrine. Whenever we have the time and energy we organize a fun event, such as an evening with Santa, a young princess fashion and crafts evening, or dad & daughter dance on Valentine's Day. We also plan to host receptions at the fellowship hall in such a way as to not impact negatively the quality of life in the area. It would probably be fair to categorize this place as a non - denominational fellowship hall. Specifics: The 20732 Holt Ave building will be used as a non - denominational fellowship hall. Activities will include meetings, community events, and receptions. Typically, the building will host groups of 100 —175 people, requiring approximately 50 — 70 parking stalls. Parking will be provided off - street, as follows: 30 cars in the building's parking lot, and 38 in the City's public parking lot, located one block south of the building, on Holt Avenue. Typically, we expect the building will be used mainly Sunday mornings, Friday and Saturday evenings, and one or two other weekday evenings. Activities & Hours of Operation Sunday — Thursday • Community groups, meetings, and activities • 9AM — 10PM Friday & Saturday • Meetings & receptions • 11AM —12AM In order to minimize visual impact we will plant evergreen on the property lines wherever possible, and will discuss with neighbors about doing this as well on property lines where their permission would be needed first due to parking or building extending to the property line. In order to minimize auditory impact we will hold all activities indoors, and sound dampening materials will be installed as and when appropriate: shades and plant screens right away, and sound absorbing materials later on, if needed. EXHIBIT C Specific Answers to CUP Topics The following are specific answers to the topics in the CUP application: A. Service Street The building will be utilized in a manner similar to the way it has been designed and used over the past 25 years; as such the service street, Holt Avenue, is sufficient for this use B. Site Design No site changes are planned for parking; two access points to the parking area, plus off - street access to the front door for drop -offs minimize internal as well as external traffic conflicts. C. Off street parking and loading Off - street loading is provided to the front door and also back door for service. Off - street parking is provided for 30 cars on site and 38 cars 1 block South in the City's public parking lot allow for 70 cars This is sufficient for the intended capacity of the building of 100 —175 people. D. Loading and drive -up facilities Loading area is at the back of the building; we anticipate very low volume loading during the day only, so noise will be negligible to non - existent; however, an evergreen vegetation screen will be installed near the property line to minimize visual impact. E. Landscaping and screening An evergreen screen will be installed between the building and the property to the East To the North, there is no room on the property for a vegetation screen, and the neighboring building's South side is a stair case, so a vegetation is likely not necessary, especially since there 20732 building does not have windows or door facing North. However, should the property owner to the North want a vegetation screen, we can install one, with their permission, on the property line. To the South, the parking area extends to the property line. With the neighbor's permission, we are willing to install an evergreen vegetation screen on the property line. F. Lighting Interior and exterior lighting is already in place and does not cast a glare toward public right of way or neighboring residential areas. G. Potential for Noise All activities will be held inside the building and windows will be kept closed. Activities will cease by midnight and no music will be played after 11pm. Within the building, sound attenuation will be installed to minimize the likelihood that noise will escape the building: soft screens, window treatments, and sound dampening drywall, if needed. H. Litter Control An interior location for recycling, and an outdoor trash storage shall be provided. I. Signs No signs will change from the existing street signage. The eventual building name will use similar lettering. J. Business Licenses Licenses will be obtained in accordance to City Code as needed. K. Hours of Operation Activities & Hours of Operation • Sunday - Thursday: 9AM — 10PM • Friday & Saturday: 11AM — 12AM L. We welcome you're the City Planning Staff & City Council's input to ensure our presence is a good addition to the downtown community and neighborhood. Appendix 1 - Property Lines, Vegetation Screen and Off - Street Parking The following overhead photo shows the property as demarcated by yellow lines. Visible are Intended vegetation screen to be installed ASAP Off- street parking City Parking I Overflow t r ' Appendix 2 - Seating Chart at Max Capacity The following building diagram shows a seating plan at maximum capacity for receptions. Shown are tables indicating table size and number of chairs — example: 8' 8c means 8 foot table with 8 chairs and isle space eo g 8c c 8' 8 • l EXHIBIT D