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CUP No. 1982-18-MOD-1 — Forty Martyrs Armenian Church Middle School (5311 W. McFadden Avenue) October 27, 2025 Page 6 Students in grades five through eight will continue to attend weekly religion classes in the on-site church during regular school hours. These classes will not conflict with church services or create additional operational impacts. Moreover, the school year will continue to operate on the current academic calendar (August through June) with limited summer programming. No new evening or weekend activities are proposed beyond those already in place, ensuring that the expanded program remains consistent with existing operations. Noise and Lighting The Project will not create significant noise or lighting impacts. Outdoor play areas will remain as they are, and no new outdoor facilities are proposed. Staggered recess periods will continue to minimize outdoor activity at any one time. No amplified outdoor sound equipment is proposed, and all activities will continue to comply with the City's noise ordinance (SAMC Chapter 18). The new building will include standard security lighting for safety. All fixtures will be equipped with dimmer switches. Additionally, the fixtures will be shielded and directed downward to prevent glare or spillover onto adjacent residential properties. The Project will continue to comply with the City's outdoor lighting standards, ensuring that nighttime illumination is limited to what is necessary for security. Because the expansion involves only a small increase in enrollment and no significant changes to outdoor facilities or lighting, it will not alter the acoustic or visual environment of the surrounding neighborhood. Traffic and Circulation The Project will not result in significant traffic or circulation impacts. A focused traffic study determined that the modest enrollment increase, primarily due to retaining existing students, will not generate substantial additional vehicle trips during peak periods. The school effectively manages circulation through staggered dismissal times, 3:10 p.m. for kindergarten through sixth grade, earlier pick-ups for preschool, and 3:30-5:30 p.m. for after-school programs. Staff-supervised loading zones and on-site security personnel will continue to ensure orderly circulation and pedestrian safety. Compatibility with Surrounding Uses The Project site is surrounded by residential neighborhoods to the north and west, a commercial and cultural center to the east, and other religious and educational facilities to the south. Primary access from McFadden Avenue limits traffic intrusion into nearby residential areas. The proposed two-story building's contemporary architectural design complements the existing church and school facilities and enhances the overall campus character. Its location at the rear of the property reduces visual impacts on neighboring streets and residences. Overall, the Project is compatible with surrounding institutional and residential uses and will not introduce new adverse impacts related to traffic, noise, or lighting. With compliance with the City's operational standards and conditions of approval, the Project City Council 18 — 58 2/3/2026