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answer. He indicated he would put a stop to the proposal by filling a law suit. He asked for the residents <br />present to join him. Mr. Gomersall stated "Mr. Ballard is interrupting the meeting, as that issue is not a <br />part of the meeting, and asked if Mr. Ballard had any questions regarding the proposal. Mr. Ballard <br />indicated he had no further questions at that time. Mr. Lavelle asked if the church would tie the storm <br />sewers into Carey Lane or onto Great Northern Blvd.. Mr. Conway, indicated questions regarding storm <br />drainage are more appropriate for the Planning Commission. The City Engineer is not present at these <br />meetings, he attends all of the Planning Commission meeting. The City Engineer can better answer your <br />questions regarding drainage. The church has to return to die Planning Commission so issues relative to <br />drainage and those types of issues should be addressed to the Planning Corrunission. Mr. Lavelle asked if <br />the church had submitted a drainage plan. Mr. Conway again suggested that issues relative to drainage be <br />addressed at the Planning Commission meetings. Mrs. Soldericsch asked if the variances could be granted <br />before the church returns to the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Gomersall indicated the outcome of <br />the variances could be made, because drainage issues are not addressed by this board. Mrs. Soldericsch <br />asked if it would be possible to revise the north parkuig lot, as it is a concern of the residents. Mr. <br />Shirkey suggested the improved landscaping and mounds would buffer the lights and sounds, and <br />suggested the existing issues would be improved. Mrs. Soldericsch questioned if the new additions height <br />would be the same as the existing structure. Mr. Shirkey indicated the new north end addition will be <br />about 6' feet higher than the sanctuary. Mrs. Gesser questioned what the life center would involve. Mr. <br />Shirkey suggested it would be used as a banquet hall/gymnasium, and indicated with the new addition <br />dlere will be increased vehicle flow. Mr. Stack indicated he was not sure if the Board of Zoning Appeals <br />members were aware of the sewer problems the residents have had in this area. The City came forward <br />and corrected the problem when Country Club apartments were built, that's why there is a sensitivity as to <br />where the drainage will be connected. Mr. Stack suggested not voting on the variances until it is known <br />were the water drainage will go. Mr. Gomersall indicated the board would make a ruling on the <br />variances. Mr. Shirkey suggested the City will not allow us to do any work on this site if we did not meet <br />tlaeir requirements. Mrs. Brown asked about the parking lot lights that would be used. Mr. Shirkey <br />indicated they would use the same lights that are presently being used in the south side parking lot. Mr. <br />Minadeo asked the law Director if he had the churches' easement on his property. Mr. Gareau indicated <br />he could not answer Mr. Minadeo's question, and he would have to consult an attorney to answer his <br />question. Mr. Minadeo indicated his title basically states that he has the church's easement on his <br />property. Mr. Gareau suggested Mr. Minadeo then assert his rights. Mr. Minadeo indicated he wanted <br />the City to confirm what he was saying. Mr. Shirkey asked what easement was in question. Mr. Minadeo <br />indicated the easement for the sewer. Mr. Shirkey suggested that is a City utility and any public entity <br />can tie into the sewer. Mr. Minadeo suggested the church is already tied into his easement. Mr. Minadeo <br />suggested Moan Company went to the church and asked to tie into their easement that flows down Carey <br />Lane. Mr. Shirkey indicated the cliurch is currently connected to the sanitary sewer. Mr. Minadeo <br />indicated he knew, and that is why he believes the current system that is a 4' inch crock pot will not <br />handle the increased water flow. Mr. Gomersall indicated the issue of easements would be addressed by <br />the Planning Commission, and asked Mr. Conway if he was correct. Mr. Conway suggested he was not <br />sure if the Planning Coinmission would address easement issues. Mr. Minadeo would like the board to <br />find out about his concerns regarding easements. Mr. Minadeo also indicated he does not understand <br />what the zoning code section numbers mean. Mr. Gomersall indicated Mr. Minadeo could read the <br />zoning code sections by contacting the clerk, and she would make sure you have a chance to review each <br />section indicated on the notice. Mr. Minadeo suggested the north end of the church's property is not <br />maintained by the church, as he has had to clean that area. Mr. Gomersall asked Mr. Minadeo if he was <br />suggesting he cleaned the back property of the church. Mr. Minadeo indicated his point of inentioning the <br />back part of the property was he knows from cleaning the area that there is always standing water back <br />there, and if the parking lot is allowed, the water will draul into his yard. Mr. Shirkey indicated there was <br />no variance request for the north parking lot as it conforins to the zoning codes. Mr. Minadeo suggested <br />his property value will decrease if the additions are added to the church. Mr. Shirkey suggested surveys <br />have shown that churches increase property value where ever they are located. Mr. Minadeo asked Mr. <br />Shirkey to give him something in writing guaranteeing him his property value will go up. Mr. Gomersall <br />indicated property value issues were not relevant to the meeting, and the only issues the board members <br />4