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feet, and he did not believe that it was doable. He stated that placing the church building on the middle of the site, it would be located a long distance from 96th Street. He explained that the other buildings, three schools and a multi-purpose center, would surround the church building. He stated that they have found that, in Boulder County, church parking requires one parking space for every two persons in attendance. He stated that they anticipate a typical Sunday Mass attendance of 1,000 people, which would result in a parking demand for 500 cars. The parking spaces are concentrated on the north side, as it is the principal entrance. He stated that there is a large amount of open space and they hope to maintain landscaping on the perimeters in a natural, low water, low- maintenance environment to match the surrounding open space. He explained that they believe that the Special Uses proposed for the site are a good match with the surrounding area. He agreed that they would need a variance for building height, as no zoning in the City permits heights above fifty-feet. He explained that, technically, the building height at the pyramid is 75-78' high. He expressed doubt that the building could be lowered to fifty-feet, however, he agreed that it could probably be less than 78' high. He stated that, aside from the height requirement, they would be able to meet all the City requirements with the building. He was then available to answer questions. Davidson called for Council comments and questions. Mayer questioned the number of Special Review Uses that could be combined and still be compatible as an 'agricultural use.' He asked Johnstone whether a rezoning would be more appropriate. Johnston replied that a rezoning could be initiated and take place. He explained that the Special Review Use criteria are designed to address the issues associated with a single or a combination of the types of uses. Mayer asked how many buildings with different types of uses would be allowed by Ordinance on a site. He explained that typically you have something centered around a use on an agricultural site. Johnstone replied that a rezoning wouldn't be necessary. He explained that you often find churches in agricultural settings and schools, at the same time, in agricultural settings. He explained that the site is not large enough to qualify as a planned district, unless it was incorporated into some of the adjacent properties under one planned district. He was uncertain that a commercial or business zoning district would be appropriate in the area without knowing specifically what the development would be. Mayer stated that the hospital property was zoned agricultural, however, there was a master development agreement drawn up for the entire development. He requested that staff evaluate the zoning to make sure that the use would fit the zoning. Mayer expressed concern for the height of the pyramid, as well as the phasing schedule. He asked Sam Light, City Attorney, for the rules governing a PUD with this phasing schedule. 15