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, Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, October 9, 1990 Page 4 ~E #90-11 (Cont'd) Council1nernber Growe questioned if a precedent will be . established by allowing the courtyard area to be included as part of the landscaping percentage calculations for this site. Planner Bergly advised. that Council could identify the rationale for allowing the courtyard area to be utilized in the calculations. Councilmernber Malone recalled that Carroll's Furniture was allowed to utilize a con=ete island as part of the "open space" requirements; it appears the intent of the courtyard design is to give the effect of landscaped area. Malone expressed. concern regarding the following items: 1. Parking; must provide adequate on-site parking spaces. 2. storm water retention plan. 3. Bell Tower/Chimes proposed in the phased construction; if nuisance complaints received from surrounding residential areas may have to restrict use. Malone requested to be placed on record as advising the applicant that off-site parking will be strictly enforced, due to the narrowness of city streets. The Planner advised the proposed parking exceeds the minimum spaces required for churches, auditoriums, etc., in the zoning code. Bergly stated the applicant is proposing to divert the storm water to a catch . basin located on site; the RCWD has issued a permit for the site. He noted the Corps of Engineers has also issued a wetlands permit and MN/oor has authorized an access permit from Highway 96. Malone discussed the storm water runoff which will be metered off-site from the peneling area shown on the plan. The architect advised the Engineer has reviewed the plan. There was discussion regarding the proposed bell tower/chimes. Malone reminded the applicant that if objections are received from surrounding residential development, the chimes may have to be adjusted in the future. Councilmernber Hansen questioned if a lighting plan is suhnitted with the site plan. Planner Bergly advised. the lighting plan was suhnitted and meets code requirements. Fire Chief Winkel questioned the width of the interior streets between parking spaces and if the facilities have sprinkler systems installed. The architect stated the interi= streets are approximately 25-30 ft. in width and should a=ornmodate emergency vehicles for access. He noted both the church and parish hall have sprinkler systems proposed for installation. . The Planner advised. Council the signage plan suhnitted has no changes proposed > and meets all code requirements. Bergly noted that two actions are required for approval of the application; approval of the Special Use Permit and site Plan.