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I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I- I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCll.. - SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 6 everything appeared okay. There will be no accent lighting for the domes and spires. Two outdoor signs are proposed, one at each entrance. All mechanical equipment on the roof will be located on the south side and will have a painted screen. Fritsinger stated that the existing drainage flows through pipes at the northeast boundary of the property. The runoff from Highway 96 at TCMP flows onto this site, into the wetland and is carried out through the North Heights Church drainage system by a series of existing pipes. In order to allow for drainage to flow under the proposed road, a new pipe is proposed. The City Engineer has reviewed the drainage plans and has no concerns other than to secure the easements for drainage. Fritsinger stated that MN/DOT has identified some issues. One is the runoffrate and flow control to make sure the pipe is of sufficient size to prevent any backup of water to the T.R. 96 ditch area. MN/DOT also has traffic concerns. The plan shows the same entrances as proposed in 1990, with a curb cut at the southeast comer and one on the north. There is a current median cut on T.R. 96, primarily to allow for left turns into the TCAAP property. Both MN/DOT and Ramsey County are concerned about traffic using that cut to turn left across eastbound traffic into the site. Ramsey County has encouraged staff to look at having the main entrance on Old Snelling. MN/DOT has indicated that they are willing to allow a right turn off ofT.H. 96 but no exit. Staffbelieves a right-in and right-out option would be appropriate. One of the difficulties in working with MN/DOT and the county is that T.R. 96 is scheduled to be turned back to Ramsey County by November 1, 1994. Staff was able to have representatives from both the county and MN/DOT look at the site, and no major problems were found. All of these issues must be resolved before a building permit can be issued for any construction on the site. Fritsinger reported that the Fire Department requested that the applicant prepare an area on the south side of the site to allow access for fire protection and emergency vehicles. The applicant has agreed to improve the south area of the site to a IO-ton capacity to accommodate emergency vehicle access. Fritsinger stated that the lot consolidation is necessary because of the number of variances which would be required otherwise. Staff is recommending consolidation at this time. Fritsinger stated that the last issue for consideration is park dedication. The subdivision ordinance does require park dedication. Based on past practice and using North Heights Church as an example, staff proposed that 10% park dedication be approved. The North Heights Church dedication was approximately 3/4 park and 1/4 wetland. In reviewing market value of the consolidation and park dedication, staff estimated that the park dedication is approximately $17,000. The City Council may consider the exclusion of the market value of the residential home which would reduce the fee to $7,200. The applicant had stated the park dedication requirements are unreasonable and would like further discussion on this matter. Fritsinger stated that the Planning Commission did review the proposal as presented and did unanimously recommend approval of the lot consolidation to operate a house of worship on this site,