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Conditional Use Permit No. (Appeal No. 2003-10) January 20, 2004 Page 4 2003-23 On October 27, 2003, the Planning Commission continued this item for 30 days after receiving testimony from the applicant and the neighborhood. Issues raised included the frequent use of the adjacent residential streets for church parking, continual noise problems, and a lack of cooperation from the church in resolving these issues. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission directed staff to determine the feasibility of the church complying with code by providing four additional parking stalls in the existing parking lot. Based on a review of the existing site plan and a site ~isit, it was determined that the four proposed stalls cannot be accommodated on the site. The proposed stalls will be placed west of the main church entrance and will be moved closer to the Edinger Avenue drivewayi The Public Works Agency does not support this design as the current on-site stacking distance of 65 feet needs to be maintained due to potential adverse traffic and circulation impacts on Edinger Avenue (Exhibit 6). At its meeting on November 24, 2003, the Commission discussed the parking issue. After considering all issues related to the project, the Commission approved the project subject to the inclusion of several new conditions and the modification of one existing condition. The Commission reasoned that the church was not going away and that the expanded parking lot and additional conditions of approval would better protect the neighborhood. To meet the City's parking requirement, the church will reduce the number of seats within the basement area. In addition, an eight-foot high decorative block wall will be erected along the north property line adjacent to a single-family residence. Further, site improvements, including the permanent removal of an access gate from the remaining pastor's residence to the church, will be completed to prohibit access to the church from the adjacent neighborhood. Finally, on-site special events, including religious celebration and fundraising activities, will not be permitted on the premises to reduce the potential for adverse parking impacts. Based on the above analysis of the project, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-23 and approved the request to modify Condition No. 1 of Conditional Use Permit No. 88-11. 75.B. Page 172