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<br /> , <br /> Planning OC:lII1Ii.ssion Meeting 5 8-05-92 <br /> PUBLIC lIEl\llIW: CME #92-15 (cnm:NUEDI: <br /> . 1. TIle Development Moratori1.nn should be waived to allow approval of <br /> this project as both the old and proposed Zoning requirements are <br /> met and the development will not iJrpact development on neighboring <br /> property . <br /> 2. 'Ihe height variance of 40 feet (35 feet allowed, 75 feet <br /> requested) should be allowed as all of the =iteria for granting a <br /> height variance have been met: <br /> a. Adequate fire protection provided in the design andlor <br /> available from the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Deparbnent. <br /> b. will not obstruct scenic views and will not shutoff light <br /> and air from surrounding property. <br /> c. Will not exceed a F.A.R. of .5. <br /> d. Setbacks are significantly =re than the J:uilding height. <br /> 3. TIle SUP A1rendrnent should be approved: <br /> a. It is in general conformance with the adopted Master Plan. <br /> b. All ordinance requirements are met with the exception of the <br /> height variance discussed in No. 2 above. <br /> c. TIle facility will provide a first-class performing arts <br /> center f= the College, the City and the Metropolitan Area <br /> and is consistent with the high quality of development on <br /> the campus and required in the City. <br /> 4. upon approval of the above 3 proposed actions, the College should <br /> make the J:uilding and roadway changes on the Master Plan for <br /> filing with the SUP. other irrproveroents approved by the city I:ut <br /> . not incorporated on the Plan, should also be added. TIle new Plan <br /> should also contain the date of official City approval. <br /> Cllair Probst asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or <br /> opposed to this matter. <br /> Mr. George Brushaber, President of Bethel College, discussed the theory <br /> of the Community Life Center. He stated the usage of the Center is not <br /> to bring the public onto the calTpUS, rot rather to a=ornroc>date students <br /> during major events such as, concerts, seminars, graduation and w=ship (, <br /> (which is conducted 3 days per week for 35 minutes) . Mr. Brushaber "J <br /> informed the Ccamnission that it is the desire of Bethel College to use , <br /> the Community Life Center as a "front door" to the campus. <br /> Mr. No=is strawbridge, Sasaki Associates, Inc. (the Architect for <br /> Bethel College), described the details of the J:uilding layout, acoustics <br /> of the auditorium, fire protection issues and sprinkler system, F .A.R. <br /> requirements and setbacks, and the volume of ticket sales. <br /> , <br /> Mr. James Unruh, Professional Engineer fran Barton-Aschman Associates, ~,. <br /> explained drainage and flood flows of the culvert system. He informed .~ <br /> the Camnission of a draft maintenance agreement that was sul:tnitted for ~. <br /> the Rice Creek Watershed District is in the reviewal process. <br /> Cllair Probst asked if there were any further questions or canments from <br /> . the floor. <br /> Mr. David Short, 5794 McCracken Lane, stated his concerns of the <br /> potential parking and traffic congestion problems during maj= events <br /> held in the auditorium. He also stated his desire f= an additional <br /> road into the. college to aCCOllllOOdate the traffic issue. f <br /> . <br />