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Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01 Minor Exception No. 2005-01 February 28, 2005 Page 2 Site 2, the proposed parking lot, is a 0.28-acre parcel located on the east side of Baker Street between Second and Third Streets and is currently vacant. Site 2 is located in the Professional (P) zoning district and has a General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential at seven dwelling units per acre (LR7). This property is surrounded by a combination of single-family and multi-family residential to the north, south, east and west (Exhibits 1 and 2) . Project Description The proposed project involves the demolition of the existing 2,200 square foot church, the single-family residence and two apartment units, and the construction of a new two-story, 7,651 square foot church with office space, three classrooms and a community meeting room. The main assembly room includes a pew-seating area that is designed for approximately 148 parishioners. The church will hold two services at 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Sundays (Exhibits 3 and 4) . Access to the proposed proj ect will be provided from Second and Baker Streets. A total of 50 parking spaces will be provided, exceeding the minimum requirement by one space. Twenty-seven spaces will be located on- site and the remaining 23 spaces will be on the adj acent parcel across Baker Street. A minor exception is required to allow parking immediately across a street. The architectural style proposed for this proj ect will complement the residential structures in the vicinity. The exterior material proposed includes a metal seam roof, tile coping, brick veneer, and decorative window surrounds. Additionally, stained glass windows from the existing church are features to be used on the elevations (Exhibit 5). Analysis of the Issues The church use was originally established in 1941 by Second Baptist Church. Starlight Baptist Church moved to this location in 1977 and has been in operation for over 20 years. Due to the growth of the congregation and a need to modernize their facilities, the Starlight Baptist Church proposes to construct a new two-story, 7,651 square foot church at the same location to replace the existing church. Since a church use is conditionally permitted in the Two-Family Residence (R2) zoning district under the current code, expansion of the church requires a conditional use permit. 31A-3