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Minutes for the MAPC meeting on March 14, 2006.
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Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Minutes, March 14, 2006
On a motion by Mr. Gott and seconded by Mr. Harpole the minutes from the February 14, 2006 meeting were approved by a unanimous vote.
Commissioners absent: Krennerich and Moore.
Staff present: Spriggs, Rook, Tomlinson, Martin and Crego.
Dr. Beadles announced that item # 4 had been pulled from the agenda due to not posting signs on the property for rezoning.
1. C. U. 06-01 Community of Christ Church request Conditional Use to construct a worship facility including a 150 seat Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall and six classrooms. The location is at 919 E. Highland Drive containing 3.19 acres. The property is zoned R-1 Single-Family Medium Density District.
The proponent to this item Steve Schoettle, with Brackett-Krennerich came forward to represent Community of Christ Church. He wanted to address any concerns about the building to the people in the area with the large amount of dirt piled in the area. This is to be concealed with concrete and masonry and will be worked into the contour of the existing land. Also concerns with the retention pond retaining water and becoming a mosquito problem, this pond will drain and not hold water, after heavy rains the water will drain into the city drainage. The site has been designed to minimize traffic flow from the area.
John Sawyer spoke on behalf of the members of the Community of Christ Church, that they are making the request to the MAPC to construct a sanctuary and fellowship hall. Mr. Sawyer noted the number of churches already in the area and the St. Bernard’s Village to the north. This area seems to be very well suited to houses of worship. Mr. Sawyer assured the residents in this area that after the removal of the abandoned house, shrubs, and vines this hill would be a beautiful spot. They understand that water is sometimes a blessing and sometimes it is not, the retention is a part of this ...
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