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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, May 13 Page four Miller reviewed the primary concerns of the Planning Commission and reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Stage 1 General Plan, subject to review of the exterior building surface material if it is not to be brick, and subject to Planning Commission review of detailed plans of the proposed symbol. Reverend Peterson said that North Heights Lutheran Church has appreciated assistance from Orlyn Miller, the Parks Committee and the Planning Commission in refining their Stage 1 development plans; feels they have a good relation- ship which they want to continue through all phases of development. Peterson said Stage 1 is proposed for 1985/1986 construction; noted that they are proposing to defer the additional 1,000 seats to a later construc- tion stage, probably Stage 2 (3,000 seat - maximum of 5,000 seat total); Stage 3 is anticipated to be the 8 acre commercial area at the northwest corner of the site; Stage 4 (1994/1995) is the Prayer Retreat House. 4It Peterson reported that North Heights proposes to dedicate 4.57 acres of land, at the south of the site, for City park purpo~es, as recommended by the Parks Committee. In review of the Stage 1 plans, Peterson explained that they have changed the parking lot configuration and grading; proposes 700 paved parking spaces (667 required); have reduced the grading limits from the earlier proposal - are deferring the cut area at the east of the site to stay about 175' - 200' from Snelling in an effort to leave the mature trees and a natural berm at the north; noted they may have to encroach on this setback in later stages of development. Peterson noted that the Snelling access drive has been moved to the north; refined plan provides for more efficient traffic flow on the site and greater on-site stacking of cars exiting the site. Peterson noted that they now plan to retain the natural 60' - 70' wide swale (west of the south parking lot); propose to do more field adjusting at the time of grading, to save more trees in the parking areas. Peterson indicated overflow parking area for about 200 cars at the northwest of the site, and parking around the perimeter of the south parking lot. Peterson said they want to retain the wooded appearance of the site and propose to plant more trees. Peterson reported that they have made application to several other regulatory agencies: DNR ... have verbal assurance of no problem with the Northwest wetland area. Corp of Engineers ... have verbal assurance of no problems. RCWD ... no approval to date. MnDOT '" no approval to date - Peterson reported that MnDOT is willing to talk about a median cut at the Highway 96 aCcess drive; the Church is requesting it be moved toward the west. In discussion, it was queried how the building will be enlarged to accommodate the additional 3,000 seats. The outward expansion was described, noting there will be no change in the height of the structure. The heights of the various portions of the building were noted (major portion at 46', 24' - 26' as seen from Snelling Avenue; symbol will not exceed 90'). The depth of the symbol was estimated at 40' x 4+' by Peterson. Peterson said North Heights definitely wants the exterior surface of the 4It structure to be brick in the areas that are not to be removed for expansion purposes; noted that "dry-vit" panels or wood panels are proposed, in warm colors, to harmonize wich the earth-tone brick. It was asked if the future stage building pads will be changed from the concept plan. Peterson said they will not move closer to the east or north, but will probably be closer to Highway 10; noted that one of the buildings shown on the concept plan encroaches on the area proposed for park dedica- tion.