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\ . . Mr. Goldman stated that the City has had an ongoing dialogue with the church concerning many issues. Mr. Solodar has observed that many of the City's trees planted along Morgan have become distressed due to lack of care. They may not survive. He wants to make sure that somebody is appointed by the church to care for those and the new trees planted by the City. Most new trees need approximately 5 gallons of water each week in order to survive. Further, the Siberian elm still needs to be removed. Ms. Battle Turner stated that Ralph Petty, Assistant Pastor, 862-8003 is the contact person for tree care. Mr. Goldman suggested that Mr. Petty contact Norma Bonham, City Forester as soon as possible concerning tree care and replacement. 7-27-94 Plan COmmission Meeting Minutes Page 3 Mr. Kahn stated that he was concerned with the higher elevation of phase II of the Car-X expansion. Mr. Foxworth stated that Car-X should have a study of the grade. Ms. Ratner stated that she agrees with the amendment as proposed by Mr. Goldman but feels that there should be a deadline attached to the amendment. Ms. Battle Turner stated that a deadline is fine as long as it will not interfere with the church finally obtaining a permanent occupancy permit. Mr. Goldman stated that the plantings and clean up should actually be initiated quickly. Mr. Schoomer stated that the City is as anxious as the church to close the file on this conditional use. The Plan Commission Members decided that September 30, 1994 would be a suitable deadline for the ground cleanup, the removal of the Siberian elms and their replacement with a new tree. The Plan Commission detennined that the evidence presented to the Plan Commission supports the conclusion that the Proposed conditional use amendment: a) Complies with all applicable provisions of this chapter; b) At the specific location will contribute to and promote the community welfare or convenience; c) Will not cause substantial injury to the value of neighbOring property; d) Complies with the overall neighborhood development plan and existing zoning district provisions; and e) Will provide, if applicable, off-street parking and loading areas in accordance with the standards contained in the Zoning Code. Mr. Solodar moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit amendment by changing condition #2 as follows: 2. By September 30, 1994, strnighten up the north edge of the parking lot paving to create a single planting strip approximately 8 feet wide by 142 feet long, removing any paving, gravel or stones from this area. Permit the City to plant trees in this area. By September 30, 1994, remove the Siberian elms at the parking lot entrance at Riegert and at North & South, and replace with a tree on North & South with a 2 inch minimum caliper tree, selecting from a list of suitable trees obtained from the City Forester. Agree to water and maintain the trees planted by the City. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kahn and passed by a vote of 4 to 0 with aU members voting "aye. " m-7-27.plc -