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�.. T4C's Search for a New Facilitv � As T4C has continued to grow and reach the limitations of their current site, they established a site search criteria for a new location. Preliminary analysis shows that the site at 2755 Long Lake Road meets all of these criteria, including: 1) Located centrally in the Twin Cities (within Highways I35-E, 100, 694, and 62) 2) Lot size of 5 acres with enough area to support a 55,000 sf. building (1000 seat assembly rooms) 3) Raise the majority of funding in equity proceeds before purchasing a new facility 4) Total cost of property, building and construction/remodeling of between $4 -$6 million dollars The 2030 Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City Council on 10/26/09 outlines the site as a Regional Business (RB) area defined as: 'Regional Barsi�ress uses nre commer-cial x�ith a collection of businesses that provide goods m�d services to a regional murket area. Uses,found in regio�tal Btrsiness areas i��clude regional-scale malls, slioppi�tg cerrters of varioa�s sizes, free standir�g large format stores, ,freesta�tdirzg smaller bzrsinesses, mt�ltisto�y office buildings, atid groupings of automobile dealerships. ' T4C's proposed use of the site is consistent with both the accessibility demands and traffic volume considerations given under the current definition. The regional nature of T4C as the largest Chinese-American Church in the metro area, and its unique structure of serving three language centered congregations, lends to the regional appeal of the church. More specifically, the site provides the appropriate level of highway access and eliminates the concern of moving significant traffic volume into and through residential neighborhoods. This benefit and type of use is consistent with the currently allowable uses under the general Regional Business Comprehensive plan designation, as well as the existing B-3 classification. On a national level, many consider the current model for large churches, including T4C, as a '`mall of ministry" with services that include multiple types of assembly. These assembly types include music, dance, video and speaking performances, formal and informal dining, child care centers with indoor play areas, classrooms for all ages and recreational and social use areas. In the case of T4C, unique cultural and language opportunities for assembly also occur. These gatherings center around a conditioned circulation space supported by generous parking and monitored by trained staff. Today's regional churches like T4C require sites much different than traditional small neighborhood churches. T4C's ReQUest to the Citv of Roseville We appreciated your willingness to meet with us on January 11, 2010 to discuss or proposal, and your email of Januaiy 21 confirming your desire for a pre-submittal letter. We respectfully Mr. Thomas Paschke, Page 4 of 8