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Planning Commission Minutes -4- 3. That the garage be removed or moved to a conforming location at the time of filing the final plat. 4. That the additional utilities charges be paid. Roll call, Ayes: Dressler, Moeller, and Berry. Nays: Johnson, DeBenedet, and Wiski. Planning File 1525 - St. Rose of Lima Church request for special use permit for P.U.D. and variance at 1248 Eldridge. Presentation Mr. Dahlgren indicated the applicant proposes to convert the existing convent to new uses, including housing for three priests and administrative offices. The applicant also proposes to replace an existing detached double garage with an attached triple garage at the south end of the existing convent. Dahlgren indicated the only concern is that the new uses will require increased parking. The applicant propose 8 new spaces along Hamline. James Greenstein, a trustee of St. Rose, outlined the proposal and indicated they would like to move the 2 car garage to another location on the site. Discussion DeBenedet indicated the application did not include moving the garage to a new location on the site. Debenedet indicated the 10 foot setback of the new parking is less than the required 15 foot setback. Dahlgren indicated the parking setback variance can be handled as part of the P.U.D. approval Wiski asked about screening of the garage from the southerly neighbor. The applicant's architect indicated redwood fencing or a hedge could be used for screening. Wiski asked whether the 8 new parking spaces would handle the increased traffic. The architect indicated the 8 spaces would be adequate for normal daily use. The spaces in the large church/school lot would be used when large meetings were held. Berry expressed a concern regarding the movement of the garage to another place on the site. Dahlgren indicated the relocated garage would have an adverse impact on the site.