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6. Drainage and erosion control must be in place before any grading work is started. 7. Detailed plans are needed for the pond area which also shows which trees are proposed to be removed. Variance to HeiKht Standards ReQ.Uired 30 foot maximum Proposed 46.5 feet Variance 16.5 feet A 16-112 height variance is being requested for the height of the new sanctuary which is being proposed to be 46 feet, 6 inches above the main floor level grade. The City Code allows 30 feet in height. The church has indicated that the height is required to achieve the correct acoustics within the new sanctuary. Ceiling height balances the size of the sanctuary space with overhead space large enough to allow sound to be reflected down to all areas of the sanctuary. The design also creates space to store acoustical equipment, lighting, and HV AC equipment. Height variances for acoustical reasons were granted to Roseville Lutheran Church and Calvary Baptist Church. Therefore, City staff has concluded that practical difficulties are present on the site which could justify the granting of a variance. Preliminary and Final Plat The property currently consists of four separate lots, each with drainage and utility easements around the property lines. In addition, there is a five foot public walkway easement extending between County Road C-2 and Centennial Drive. The new plat would combine these four lots into one lot, eliminate the unneeded drainage, utility and walkway easements and provide new utility and drainage easements on the property lines of the newly created lots consistent with City subdivision requirements. Plannine Commission Recommendations: The Planning Commission, at the June 12, 1996 meeting, on a 5-1 vote, recommended that the City Council approve a resolution finding that a conditional use permit and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment are not necessary at 2865 Hamline Avenue North. The Planning Commission also, at the June 12, 1996 meeting, unanimously recommended approval of a resolution approving Roseville Covenant Church's request for preliminary and final plat approval and a 16-112 foot height variance with the following conditions at 2865 Hamline Avenue North: a. This project has three sides that could have sidewalk constructed on them. They are Hamline, Centennial, and County Road C-2. At this point, staff would recommend a cash contribution of $13,350 (as per attached) into the City sidewalk fund. b. A street assessment for County Road C-2 in the amount of $17,536.95 will be payable if the plat is approved. The owner has the option of requesting the City Council consider assessing this amount over 15 years. This assessment is due to change from R-l to Tax Exempt R-l. c. Prior to other uses of the existing five foot walkway easement running from County Road C-2 to Centennial Drive, the existing easements must be vacated. There are also existing drainage and utility easements on the site. A hearing for the vacation 3