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Attachment D �o: businesses, leading them to believe there were no objections. Mr. LeFavre reviewed current �o: development and redevelopment trends, opining that the pattern of mixed use in such commercial �04 areas would continue. � o� Ron Wong �06 Mr. Wong concluded by reviewing the T4C's perspective on serving the community; their support for �o� networking within the community and serving at-risk youth; their involvement in the Roseville Rock �o� Youth Center another family support organizations; their pastoral staff's involvement with other pastors �09 within the community; and their partnerships with Hmong service organizations in the metropolitan ��o area; as well as their support of civic events in the area. Mr. Wong estimated that nine percent (9%) of � �� their congregation is from Roseville, with the remainder from the Twin Cities regional area. Mr. Wong 11: noted that the T4C is a vibrant, growing church actively investing in children and families, and would � �: have a positive impact on the community; and respectfully requested approval of their application. 114 Commissioner Wozniak opined that this location seemed isolated from the remainder of the community 115 with no nearby residents, if their intent is to be significantly involved in the community; and questioned � �E how people would observe their location in such an industrial area. 117 Mr. Wong advised that the nature of their church is that they are a regional church, and the regional � �8 geographic location for the congregation is more important with this site fitting that need in the center of 11� the Twin Cities area, located off major through-fares off I-35, compared with their present location �2c isolated in a neighborhood with no regional visibility. Mr. Wong noted that their church has a heart and �2� ministry for U of MN students, with a student bus service provided several times on Sunday, with other �2: transportation options also available to the site. 12: Public Comment �24 Chair poherty closed the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m., with no one appearing for or against. �25 Commissioner Boerigter noted that this was a difficult decision for him, as in analyzing other uses in �2� permitted in a B-3 District, how was a church use any different, when the district allowed for private �2� cultural institutions and, given the potential negative impacts of a regional church in a residential �2� neighborhood, this zoning district would seem to have less impact on the community. Commissioner �2� Boerigter questioned where else this use could be directed in the community; questioning if the Guthrie �sc Theater was interested in locating in that area, what would the City's response be. Commissioner 13'� Boerigter suggested that it seemed to come down to a tax exempt issue, and questioned further if such �s2 a use should be discouraged. �s:� Chair poherty concurred that this was a very complicated issue and not an easy decision to make in 13� basically approving a church use of this property. Chair poherty referenced the Imagine Roseville 2025 13� community visioning process, and the many diversity issues brought forward; the need for additional �sE community spaces; and a need for organizations that serve the needs of the community. Chair poherty 13; opined that T4C) would be an asset to the community. While recognizing the need to enhance property �s� tax revenues, Chair poherty opined that this proposal may be a negative for additional tax revenues, 13� but it brought other positive things to the table, noting the changing face of the community with an �4� increase in then number of Asian residents in the community compared to ten (10) years ago and 141 suggested that this might fit very well for accommodating this sort of arrangement or facility. Chair 14:' Doherty noted that he is not a proponent of spot zoning, and that was his only concern with this �4: approval, further noting that he wouldn't advocate changing all B-3 Zoning Districts to include such a 14� use, but would support this request. 145 Commissioner Boerigter concurred with Chair poherty's comment to not be afraid to allow churches in 146 B-3 Districts, given the information provided to-date; and questioned how the impact of a church use 147 could be any different that a permitted use for a hospital, mortuary or theater. Commissioner poherty �48 questioned the aesthetics of the church wishing to be next to other businesses; however, noted that this 149 was their decision to make. �5o Chair poherty expressed concern that there may be unintended consequences that were unknown at - this time. Page 3 of 5