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REGULA� MEETI2JG OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, F�BRUARY 23 , 1978 Page 6 Planning Corunission [Jork Session - rlovember 21, 1977 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2420 Dunwoody Avenue Reviewed proposal. Proposal as subr►itted appears (Continued) to be consistent with present use. . Planning Cor�unission - December 5, 1977 Warren Anderson was present. During discussion, applicant informed the Planning Commission that proposal included projected new chapel for 400 or 500 congregation. Discussion revolved around hard cover restrictions, parking requirements (one parking space for each four seats) , traffic generation, deterrlination of size of chapel and seating capacity. Planning Commission instructed applicant to prepare site plan indicating all necessary data _for further review and consideration. l. Size, location and seating capacity of projected chapel 2. Size and location of existing school and any other existing structures 3. Survey and area of parcel 4. Parking area and access r �ads 5. Limit hardcover to 40% or lot area. Staff - January 31, 1978 This issue was tabled by the Planning Comr.iission on December 5, 1977 for lack of data. Applicant was instructed to prepare more detailed plans. Revised plans (Exhibit D) were s��,.:�rlittec� January 25, 1978. Planning Commission - February 6, 1978 Mr. Warren Anderson, representing the applicant, .s present. The Planning Commission was somewhat doubtful of parking ac3equacy. They inquired about the maximum seating capacity and if the number of parking spaces indicated on the site plan would be adequate (77 spaces) . The Zoning Administrator informed the Commission of the ordinance parking space ratio for churches (one parking space for each four seats) . A seating capacity of 400 would require 100 parking spaces; therefore, a variance for 23 parking spaces would also be required if the proposal were to be approved. (Continued)