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CUP No. 1982-18-MOD-1 – Forty Martyrs Armenian Church Middle School (5311 W. <br />McFadden Avenue) <br />October 27, 2025 <br />Page 6 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Students in grades five through eight will continue to attend weekly religion classes in the <br />on-site church during regular school hours. These classes will not conflict with church <br />services or create additional operational impacts. Moreover, the school year will continue <br />to operate on the current academic calendar (August through June) with limited summer <br />programming. No new evening or weekend activities are proposed beyond those already <br />in place, ensuring that the expanded program remains consistent with existing operations. <br /> <br />Noise and Lighting <br /> <br />The Project will not create significant noise or lighting impacts. Outdoor play areas will <br />remain as they are, and no new outdoor facilities are proposed. Staggered recess periods <br />will continue to minimize outdoor activity at any one time. No amplified outdoor sound <br />equipment is proposed, and all activities will continue to comply with the City’s noise <br />ordinance (SAMC Chapter 18). <br /> <br />The new building will include standard security lighting for safety. All fixtures will be <br />equipped with dimmer switches. Additionally, the fixtures will be shielded and directed <br />downward to prevent glare or spillover onto adjacent residential properties. The Project <br />will continue to comply with the City’s outdoor lighting standards, ensuring that nighttime <br />illumination is limited to what is necessary for security. Because the expansion involves <br />only a small increase in enrollment and no significant changes to outdoor facilities or <br />lighting, it will not alter the acoustic or visual environment of the surrounding <br />neighborhood. <br /> <br />Traffic and Circulation <br /> <br />The Project will not result in significant traffic or circulation impacts. A focused traffic study <br />determined that the modest enrollment increase, primarily due to retaining existing <br />students, will not generate substantial additional vehicle trips during peak periods. The <br />school effectively manages circulation through staggered dismissal times, 3:10 p.m. for <br />kindergarten through sixth grade, earlier pick-ups for preschool, and 3:30–5:30 p.m. for <br />after-school programs. Staff-supervised loading zones and on-site security personnel will <br />continue to ensure orderly circulation and pedestrian safety. <br /> <br />Compatibility with Surrounding Uses <br /> <br />The Project site is surrounded by residential neighborhoods to the north and west, a <br />commercial and cultural center to the east, and other religious and educational facilities <br />to the south. Primary access from McFadden Avenue limits traffic intrusion into nearby <br />residential areas. The proposed two-story building’s contemporary architectural design <br />complements the existing church and school facilities and enhances the overall campus <br />character. Its location at the rear of the property reduces visual impacts on neighboring <br />streets and residences. <br /> <br />Overall, the Project is compatible with surrounding institutional and residential uses and <br />will not introduce new adverse impacts related to traffic, noise, or lighting. With <br />compliance with the City’s operational standards and conditions of approval, the Project <br />