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<br /> I <br /> ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 4. 1996 6 . <br /> .. <br /> It was noted if the Planning Commission makes a recommendation on this Planning Case, it <br /> would be heard at the Monday, December 30, 1996, regular meeting of the City Council. . <br /> Chair Erickson asked for comments for the proposal. <br /> Irvin Hoffmeister, 1201 Karth Lakc Drive, stated he lives south of the church property and . <br /> asked how close the blacktop will be from his property line. Mr. Ringwald advised the parking <br /> lot is currently 14 feet and will be moved to provide a setback of 50 feet. . <br /> Mr. Hoffmeister inquired regarding how drainage will be handled. Mr. Ringwald advised the <br /> asphalt and associated curbs will channel drainage to the north where it will be treated and then . <br /> discharged into the Highway 96 storm drainage system. <br /> Mina Adsit, church mcmber and architect representing the applicant, clarified that the site . <br /> will also be regraded to slope to the north, not the south. <br /> Ann Galloway, 4207 Reiland Lane, Shoreview, stated she is the student pastor and spoke on . <br /> behalf of the church's commitment to Arden Hills. She explained this is the most reasonable <br /> option for them to expand and remain in Arden Hills. Ms. Galloway urged the Planning <br /> Commission to consider approval. ., <br /> Chair Erickson asked for comments against the proposal. No one else came forward to address . <br /> this item. <br /> Hearing no further comment, Chair Erickson closed the public hearing at 8: 12 p.m. . <br /> Chairman Erickson asked if the primary obstacle relates to the setback which prohibits both <br /> building and parking within the setback area. Mr. Ringwald stated this is correct. . <br /> Chairman Erickson noted the parking requirements will be met with the proposed revision. Mr. <br /> Ringwald stated this is correct as based on seating in the sanctuary. Ms. Adsit stated the parking . <br /> lot will accommodate 35 cars, or an increase of 10 cars after the reorganization. <br /> Chairman Erickson asked if any comments were received from adjoining residences. Mr. . <br /> Ringwald stated he did not receive any comments and noted the applicant did hold an <br /> informational meeting for the neighborhood. <br /> Deloris Swee, 1200 Highway 96, stated she lives to the east of the church property and asked if . <br /> the driveway will contain a curb. Ms. Adsit answered it will have a curb and the site will be . <br /> graded to direct drainage away from the Swee property. <br /> .. <br /> . <br />