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A M. 77 In order to bring 43rd Avenue into conformance with its status as a primary collector, Grace Baptist Fellowship will dedicate the eastern 10 feet of the site to the County. The Technical Review Committee informed the church that it would be responsible for constructing a 4 foot wide concrete sidewalk along the 43rd Avenue frontage, a requirement in the RS -3 zoning district. Site plan approval was granted with the condition that provisions be made for the sidewalk prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy; whether through construction by the church, or the escrow of $2,457.00. 7. Drainage Plan: Although the amount of new impervious surface is under the threshold of a Stormwater Management permit, the site plan depicts a drainage system which has been approved by the Public Works Division. 8. Landscape Plan: A planting scheme, which incorporates a large number of existing trees, has been developed in conformance with Ordinance #84-47. 9. Utilities: .The residence receives service from the. City of Vero Beach .water system. The Director of the Environmental Health Department has approved. the expansion of the on-site septic system. 10. Surrounding Land Uses: -.North: Single-family Residence South: Undeveloped East: Undeveloped West: Single-family Residence Section 25.1 of the Zoning Code, Regulations for Specific Land Uses, details specific criteria to be considered when reviewing a church for approval as a special exception use. All criteria, including 30 foot setbacks and access from a major thoroughfare, have been meta Although the special exception process allows the Board of County Commissioners to impose any additional conditions to ensure compatibility of the proposed use with surrounding property, the staff does not recommend the imposition of any special conditions in this case. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board grant special exception approval of the church. Commissioner Bowman questioned how the church can function with only 13 parking spaces, and staff explained that the parking criteria for churches is based on the number of seats and it is a 4 to 1 ratio. In further discussion, Director Keating advised that there are additional areas that could be converted to parking and churches are allowed to have grass parking since they are an infrequent use. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. John Dean, Architect for the church, explained that one of the reasons they feel this is an appropriate spot for the church 33 1 6 BOOK 64 PAGE 319 V A