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Planning Commission Minutes November 8, 1995 Member Thein asked if the courtyard could be used to control the children from the pond. Member Cunningham asked for elevations ofthe new building. Member Wall asked ifthere was a problem with the City Code allowing a sleeping area in a church within an R-l residential area. (No) Council member Goedeke asked if the proposed 15 foot setback, along the north property line, would affect the property value of the owners to the north. Khuyen Nguyen, representing the Buddhist Temple Association, stated that the addition to the building will be used for classrooms, and expressed the Temple Association's concern with regard to safety of the children near the pond. He noted the pond is deep and the side slopes are steep and dangerous. The Temple Association will use the courtyard for the children's play area. He noted that the project is a volunteer effort to build the addition to the Temple. Glen Thomas, 506 Lovell, asked how many children will be in the Temple classroom community. Temple Association representatives stated there will normally be 50-70 children but there are three large ceremonies per year. Classes are taught every Sunday and sometimes on Saturday. Darrell Losey, 509 Lovell Avenue, representing the Concordia Townhomes, stated that he had gathered names on a petition to request a 6 foot high fence and evergreens for screening. He asked that the wood sided building be replaced with a brick and vinyl building and that all materials on the site be cleaned up and that the Buddhist Temple Association respect the property of the townhomes. He stated that the courtyard, as proposed, is not large enough and the children will not all be within the courtyard. He noted that the courtyard has a plan to include a small pond and bridge. The fence along the property line will be a deterrent to the children running across the property. A natural screen on the site would maintain and improve the visual appeal of the site. Chairman Wietecki stated that the pond is an attractive nuisance and is located on the Concordia's property and should be fenced and maintained by the Homeowners Association. He asked why the pond does not drain properly. Mr. Losey provided some background regarding the Rottlund correction to the pond grading. He stated the City had allowed the pond to hold water when regraded. Chairman Wietecki stated that the issue should be, is your Concordia Townhome Association property a thoroughfare for children and can conditions be attached to the variance to assist in correcting this problem. Member Cunningham asked what was the size of the pond and how much fencing would be required. Michael Falk responded that it would require at least 300 lineal feet of fencing around the pond. 5