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Jeremy Barnhart From: Jeremy Barnhart Sent: Friday, February 08, 2019 1:48 PM To: 'Wilson, Rhonda E' Cc: 'Beccah Risdall' Subject: RE: Questions re: 525 Leaf St Attachments: 4-9-84 CUP.pdf Hi Rhonda and Beccah, Thanks for sending your questions before hand. My responses follow your questions. Jeremy Barnhart, AICP Community Development Director Direct 952.249.4626 Planning & Zoning Office 952.249.4620 2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 Website: www.ci.orono.mn.us From: Wilson, Rhonda E [mailto:RWilson@CBBURNET.COM] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2019 12:42 PM To:Jeremy Barnhart<jbarnhart@ci.orono.mn.us> Cc: 'Beccah Risdall' <beccahrisdall@gmail.com> Subject: Questions re: 525 Leaf St Hi Jeremy: In preparation of our discussion this afternoon and future meeting on Monday at 8:30 am, here are some questions. Beccah's intended purpose of this property is to have weddings and receptions—two per weekend, preferably Friday and Saturday days/evenings. She also wants to have other weekday and weekend events of a smaller capacity—classes like yoga, seminars, educational sessions,tastings, etc. We would like to know what she would be allowed to do. It sounds like you are looking for more a community or event center. Other than strictly residential,this property can be used as a church. If it is used another way, it will likely prompt complaints,which will trigger city review. You'll have to prove you're using the property as a church. 1. The CUP says it must be operated as a church. What is the definition of"a church"?She is ordained. Does she have to have religious services on a regular basis? We don't define church, but we do define Place of Worship: Place of worship means a building or space that is principally used as a place where people of the same faith or religion regularly assemble for worship. Place of worship does not include community education or art centers, schools, instructional centers, daycare facilities, family day shelters, conservatories, convention centers, libraries, museums, residential dwellings, recreational and entertainment facilities, theaters or social service distribution facilities. A Place of Worship is a conditional use. An event center is not allowed. A religious worship service would need to be held on a regular basis. Does she have to be a 501-C3? I don't believe the current owners are. Beccah wishes to have 250 (or more)guests. The current owners advertise that the church accommodates 300 guests. Occupancy is more a function of the building code than the zoning code,though the ability to park vehicles on the property probably limits numbers. I do not have any information of the 501—c3 status. 2. Your ordinances are available online. Does she follow those or are there extenuating circumstances that further restrict her regarding... 1