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Church of St. Rose Of Lima, Case No. 2055 -Page '3 4. CONCLUSION ------- ... ......,... Perhaps the greatest impact on the properties and/or development around the church is that of the lack of a setback along the south side of Eldridge Avenue. Of course, there are existing single-family homes across the street that would be considerably enhanced if there was a grass strip south of Eldridge as required. This requirement has, been in effect since the initial Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 1959. We do not know at what point this parking area might have been built up to the right-of-way line as it is today. It may have been built that way before 1959. Though the construction of the additional parking area contiguous to Hamline Avenue does not trig-ger the dedication of the additional 10 feet of right-of-way, the issuance of the variance to the site in other areas triggers the 10-foot dedication requirement., In most cases, churches do not oppose such dedication since churches rely on the traffic capabilities provided by the major thgf,otJghfare system for their members to get to and from the facilities. (n fact, most churches' are located contiguous to one or more such thoroughfares for that very purpose. It should be noted that in recent hearings regarding the reconstruction of Hamline Avenue (to be done next summer), the church opposed the construction of a sidewalk on the east side of Hamline Avenue. This opposition was noted even though the walk was to be constructed without being assessed to church property. It was assumed that the construction of such a walkway would be an asset to people walking to and from the church facilities. The Hamline Avenue improvement program now includes the construction of such a walkway on the other side of Hamline Avenue. It would be helpful if provided for over time. the appropriate setbacks The options may include: and curbing were a) Achieving some agreement with the congregation as to changes In improvements on a staged basis; b) Require the improvements now; and c) Issue the variances requested without conditions. '--- }