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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,January 22,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2741 Calvin Presbyterian Church, Continued) <br /> system and water is provided from Long Lake. The property is located in the RR-1B zoning district, <br /> with the surrounding properties also being zoned RR-1B. The property consists of almost seven acres, <br /> with substantial land between the church and the adjacent homes. <br /> Bottenberg indicated the church is proposing an additional access off Glendale Drive,which will lead to <br /> the back of the church and provide some parking stalls. The Public Works Director has reviewed the <br /> proposal and has no issues with the additional access. <br /> Bottenberg noted a lighting plan would need to be submitted prior to the issuance of a permit if <br /> additional lighting is being requested. Bottenberg noted the property is landscaped,with the Applicant <br /> not planning on modifying the existing landscape. <br /> The property contains a private sewage treatment system, with routine inspections having determined <br /> the septic system on the property is currently non-compliant and must be replaced by 2010. The current <br /> septic code does not prohibit use of the property due to non-compliant systems. However, if it <br /> determined to be failing, the system will require immediate replacement or hookup to City sewer since <br /> this property has recently been included in the MUSA. The septic inspector did review the proposal and <br /> has determined the existing septic system would need to be upgraded before an occupancy permit would <br /> be issued. <br /> Bottenberg stated if the signage of the lot is changed,they would need to submit a plan for review prior <br /> to issuance of a permit. Bottenberg indicated minimal change to the existing grade is expected,with the <br /> church being advised to contact the MCWD. A grading plan should be submitted prior to final Council <br /> action on this application. <br /> Bottenberg indicated the existing and proposed use of the site complies with all the standards applicable <br /> to a church use, with Staff recommending approval of the conditional use permit subject to the <br /> following conditions: <br /> 1. The resolution shall contain language formalizing the church use of the property. <br /> 2. Additions approved per submitted site plan are subject to: <br /> a. The kitchen not being installed until/unless the septic system is upgraded to accommodate <br /> that additional use, or the building is connected to sanitary sewer. <br /> b. A grading plan including any stormwater management systems required by MCWD must be <br /> submitted prior to final Council action. <br /> 3. Any change or more intense use of the property will require an amendment to the conditional <br /> use permit. <br /> 4. A conditional use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions agreed upon are <br /> observed, and the use does not cease for a period of more than six months. If the use of the <br /> property as a church would cease for a period of six months, a new conditional use permit is <br /> required. <br /> PAGE 20 <br />