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2 <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 28, 2019 <br />Written communication in opposition of the matter was received by the following individuals: <br /> <br />• Patricia Wells <br />• Royal & Julie Melcher <br />• Debbie Zuver <br />• Petra Vetter <br />• Anh Truong <br /> <br />Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. <br /> <br />Those in support of the project indicated that the congregation currently gathers in the <br />basement for bible study and other events. However, the basement is not ideal as there are <br />no windows and it often floods. It was asserted that the proposed expansion will greatly <br />benefit all members of the congregation by creating a proper setting for bible study, <br />activities, and church events. <br /> <br />The below individuals spoke in support of the matter. <br /> <br />• Mark Moussa <br />• Sam Armanios <br />• John Saddik <br />• Sara Selwanes <br />• Daniel Hanna <br />• Debbie Jarin Said <br />• Mark Malek <br />• Andrew Messiha <br />• Patrick Ghobry <br />• Joseph Girgis <br />• Mark Fanous <br /> <br />Those in opposition to the project expressed particular concern with the overflow parking <br />into the adjacent neighborhood and increased traffic generated by the Church. Concern was <br />also expressed regarding speeding, double parking, and project design (building mass and <br />the concrete wall along the project site), littering, and noise. It was asserted that the Church <br />has not been a good neighbor; it has not worked with the community to mitigate concerns <br />and it does not maintain the church-owned property located in the neighborhood. Further, <br />the proposed project will negatively affect the character of the neighborhood, <br /> <br />The below individuals spoke in opposition of the matter. <br /> <br />• Amy De La Fuente <br />• Linda Becerra <br />• Joan Todisco <br />• Rolf Vetter <br />• George Vetter <br />• Irma Ramirez <br />• Judy Stevenson <br />• Debbie Zuver <br />• Lorena Velarde Acuesta <br />• Rose Velarde <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. <br /> <br />The applicant spoke further in support of the matter and provided additional information <br />regarding the Parking Management Plan and other measures taken by the Church to <br />address neighborhood concerns.