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. . 10-26-94 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 debris from this area and permit the City to plant trees in the area. Agree to water and maintain all the trees planted by the City. 3) If Riegert Avenue is vacated by the City, the pavement shall be extended to the west wall of the building to provide space for additional parking. The paving shall be completed within 120 days after the date of passage of the vacation ordinance. If the City does not vacate Riegert by March 1, 1995, a portland cement curb and sidewalk shall be installed at the east edge of the Riegert Avenue pavement. This work shall be completed by May 31, 1995. 4) Any uses other than those normally considered religious services and programs require approval of a conditional use amendment. Such uses requiring additional approval include but are not limited to day care, schools, hall rental, and outdoor recreational activities. The Chairperson opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. No members of the public indicated a desire to speak, so the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed. Ms. Battle-Turner stated that restriping the parking lot will cost money that the church does not have. The Commission Members commented that the obligation for landscaping is beneficial to the community. Mr. Goldman drew a site diagram on the chalk board depicting where the landscaping should be installed. Ms. Ratner stated that trees are required for the landscaping requirement and that Ms. Battle-Turner's offer of installation of only bushes will not meet the needs of the community to reduce heat and glare and to minimize wind blowing of dust and other residue and reduce oppressive visual effects of the large open parking area as required by the Zoning Code. She stated this is Higher Heights third appearance before the Commission and that point has been emphasized each time. Mr. Safe moved that the Plan Commission recommend denial of Higher Heights Christian Church's application to amend Conditional Use Permit #307(A) by waiving condition #2. The motion was seconded by Ms. Ratner and passed by a vote of 7 to 0 with all members voting "aye." The Plan Commission determined that the evidence presented to the Plan Commission supports the conclusion that the following 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. Safe moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit Amendment subject to the following conditions: m-l0-26.plc