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drainage to either side. Lorraine Kline, 389 South Owasso Drive, said the neighbors (Mr. & Mrs Youngquist) are most helpful. Thomas Paschke explained the height and measurement differences. Chair Klausing explained the variance and requirements and his support for the project because of undue hardships and that the project is an improvement to health, safety and welfare. Member Rhody explained the risk of tearing down a structure before obtaining a variance. Motion: Member Mulder moved, Member Wilke seconded, to recommend granting of the variance to allow the redevelopment of the parcel at 391 Owasso Boulevard South with a single family residential home subject to the following conditions: 1. The home to be constructed has a footprint not to exceed 1500 s.t.; 2. The impervious surface is not to exceed 32% of the lot size and the applicant shall work with city staff to attempt to reduce further the impervious surface; The Planning Commission recommends the granting of the variance based upon the following findings: 1. The unique physical features of the property (i.e., the shape and size of the lot) create a physical hardship; 2. The hardship is not the applicant's creation; 3. Property cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under the conditions permitted by ordinance, and, 4. If granted the variance will not impact the health, safety or general welfare of the community. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Gd. Planning File 3209: A request by Roseville Lutheran Church for a variance from Section 1005.01 Dp covering the off- street parking requirements for churches. Roseville Lutheran Church currently provides a ratio nof 3.1 off-street parking spaces. City Code requires a ration of 3.5 off street parking spaces. The requested variance is associated with the church's desire to add 300 balcony seats in the Church located at 1215 Roselawn Avenue. Chair Klausing opened the hearing and requested staff to provide a verbal summary of the request as described in the project report dated May 10, 2000. Dennis Welsch provided background information and explained the process. John Shard low, DSU, representing Roseville Lutheran Church, explained the original proposal and the parking (56 spaces) originally proposed. The Church proposed 27 spaces adjacent to the tennis area and park. He described the concepts and programs necessary to reduce paved surfaces. He explained that the Church held a neighborhood meeting on May 1, 2000 in which there was support for preserving green spaces. The Church will use vans, reduce family multi- car trips and designate families for on-street parking. Mr. Shardlow noted that the Church would install the parking in the future if needed or required. Member Mulder asked if a permit was required to add the parking spaces (a building permit). No hearings are necessary. Chair Klausing asked if there was an expansion plan for the future of the Church building (no). Member Cunningham asked if parking on the green space itself would be permissible (no). There are many on-street parking spaces that go unused. Member Egli asked if there was a parking system for on-street parking, more than one block from the Church. Chair Klausing asked if there were comments/questions from the public. Todd Kerkow, Roselawn Avenue, lives south of the Church, asked for clarification. He commented on the Church ownership and retention of green space, recommending adding no new spaces and retaining more green space. He suggested removing planting islands in the parking area and thereby creating 18 parking spaces.