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would be connected by a 24' wide private access, loop drive which would follow the outside perimeter of the property, being external to the proposed development. The PUD also reflects the potential of access easements extending to the north into the Johnson Property, as well through the Mobley property to the south for a connection to Dillon Road, 500' to the south. These off-site easements have not been secured in any manner from the adjoining property owners. With an estimated building coverage ranging between 90,000 to 100,000 SF, less the open space and right-of-way dedications, building coverage is at 12%. Open space coverage on the net land area of 18.2 acres exceeds 50%. Building setbacks are reflected at a minimum of 280' to the edge of right-of-way for So. 96th Street, and 100' between the gym facility and the east property boundary. An exception to that is the two- story, residential unit, or rectory, which is located only 35' from the east property boundary. The location of rectory should be re-evaluated to reduce impacts of noise, vibration, and derailment. The preliminary subdivision plat reflects that the westerly property boundary extend out to the centerline of So. 96th Street currently. The plat proposes to dedicate a total of 60' for right-of-way purposes, 30' would be provided for future street improvements and widening. The open space dedication requirement was not waived. The applicant is proposing to dedicate 2.5 acres, or 12%, to the City as open space. The 120' wide strip fronts So. 96th Street and is proposed to be improved with landscaped berming to screen parking and game fields from So. 96th Street. The grading plan reflects that the finished floor elevation for the buildings (5,346.5') will be approximately 10' lower the elevation of So. 96th Street. The maximum building height in the Agricultural Zone District is 27'. The elevation of the main church building reflects the design of the building to be a pyramidal structure with an overall height of 112' from grade to the terminus point of the pyramid. The church is designed with a seating capacity of 1,200 attendees on a single level in a circular seating arrangement. The applicant is requesting an 85' height variance. The plan reflects that the height of the enclosed portion of the pyramid, or the topmost roof surface to be at 75'. The balance of the structure is open and continues up another 35'. The applicant is basing the request for a height variance on three factors. Those factors address the height of the building in relation to the size of the parcel, the setback from So. 96th Street, and the ability of the pyramidal form to reduce the visual impact of the building. The applicant has not provided architectural details related to building colors or materials. Staff feels that such a variance is not supportable based upon the information submitted. 13