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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, October 9, 1990 Page 4 ~E #90-11 (Cont'd) Council1nember Growe questioned if a precedent will be . established by allowin:; the courtyard area to be included as part of the lan:Jscapin:; percentage calculations for this site. Planner Bergly advised that Council could identify the rationale for allowin:; the CXlUrt:yard area to be utilized in the calculations. CouncilIneJnber Malone recalled that Carroll's Furniture was allowed to utilize a concrete island as part of the "open space" requirements; it appears the intent of the courtyard design is to give the effect of 1an:i..c:r.>1F area. Malone expressed. concern regarding the followin:; items: 1. Parking; :must provide adequate on-site parking spaces. 2. storm water retention plan. 3. Bell TowerjOrimes proposed in the phased const:J:uction; if nuisance complaints received from surrounding residential areas may have to restrict use. Malone requested to be placed on record as advisin:; 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 min:imum spaces required for churches, auditoriums, etc., in the zoning code. Bergly stated the applicant is proposin:; 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 MNjOOl' has authorized an access permit from Highway 96. Malone discussed the storm water :runoff which will be metered off-site from the p::>ncling area shown on the plan. The architect advised the En:Jineer has reviewed the plan. There was discussion regardin:; the proposed bell tower j ch:imes. Malone reminded the applicant that if objections are received from surrounding residential development, the chimes may have to be adjusted in the future. CouncilIneJnber Hansen questioned if a lightin:; plan is suJ:::rnitted with the site plan. Planner Bergly advised the lightin:; plan was suJ:::rnitted 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 interior streets are approximately 25-30 ft. in width and should a=ornmodate emergency vehicles for access. He noted toth the church and parish hall have sprinkler systems proposed for installation. . The Planner advised Council the signage plan suJ:::rnitted has no changes proposed . and meets all code requirements. 8ergly noted that two actions are required for approval of the application; approval of the Special Use Permit and site Plan.