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a variance. The need for a variance for the sign should be considered as a separate issue as the property could be used as a church site without the granting of a variance to permit a 32 s.f. sign where a 12 s.f. sign is permitted. Parking and Liehtine The site plan provided by the applicant indicates a parking plan for 30 cars. Required parking for a church is one space for each four seats based on the design of the main assembly hall. The parking spaces provided would accommodate a main assemble hall capacity of P The applicants have stated they intend to have a seating capacity of 120. The intended seating is also indicated on the site plan submitted and attached as Exhibit E. If parking is required to be increased in the future is appears the existing lot could be realigned to permit additional spaces. The parking area is lighted by several light poles that exist on the property. The property owner has indicated the existing lighting will remain on the property. If it is necessary box lights can be installed on the poles. Staff has communicated to the property owner new lights that would deflect all light down should be installed. The code does not permit the direct source of light to be visible from the property lines. Landscaping Plan The existing trees are shown on the Landscaping Plan (Exhibit D). The property owner has indicated they would be planting additional trees ovei the north and east portions of the property. No planting schedule or plan has been submitted or will be required with the CUP. Additional Requirements A conditional use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions agreed upon are observed, and the use does not cease for a period of more than 6 months. CUPs may be revokable, may be granted for a limited time, or may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Septic The property conlaim a private sewage treatment system. Routine inspections have determined the septic system on the property is non-compliant and must be replaced by 2007. The current septic code does not prohibit use of the property due to non-compliant systems. However, if it should be determined the system is failing the system would require immediate replacement. The Septic Inspector has reviewed the proposed use of the property and has determined the existing septic system has the capacity to handle anticipated water use. §2562 Cornerstone Se\¥ Testament Church 850 H'ay'zata Boulevard iTest (Wayzata Christian Center Property) Conditional Use Permit Tariance March 20. 2000 page-5