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2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-26 Filed by Orange County Worship Center to allow the Orange County Christian Academy to operate a K-6 grade elementary school at 1440 E. Santa Clara. PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: August 17, 2001 PUBLICLY NOTICED: August 15, 2001 ' RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City council: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-19 as conditioned. Jeffry Rice presented the staff report providing the details of the project, proposed utilization of the buildings, and requested capacity limit. He noted that a traffic study will be done by the Public Works Agency to analyze the potential traffic intrusion issues and the church will be responsible for mitigation. Commissioner Doughty asked which church the applicant represented and Jeffry Rice provided the location. Chairman Mondo requested clarification on the type of fencing that will be used for the playground and whether or not it would be removed after school hours. He also asked if the applicant had a clear understanding of the funding they will be requested to provide for the traffic study and what the estimated costs could be for mitigation measures. Joyce Amerson, Transportation Manager, advised that Public Works had not had ' any discussion with the applicant. She noted that a traffic count could be done now and if the project were approved then a traffic count would also be done at a later date. If speed bumps were installed far mitigation measures the approximate cost would be $10,000; however, speed bumps would only be installed after a request from the neighborhood was received. Traffic counts are done to determine if a traffic study is warranted. If a traffic study were done it would cost approximately $10,000. Commissioner Verino asked if the Planning Commission would have input regarding the material and placement of the fence, and where it would be stored on the weekends. Jeffry Rice advised that it would be appropriate for the Commission to confirm the type of fencing with the applicant. Commissioner Nalle requested clarification on the location of the fence. Jeffry Rice outlined the area involved and activities that would take place within it. Chairman Mondo asked if the fence was a single chain looped across to block the drive aisle and was advised that was correct. Chairman Mondo asked if there were any conditions proposed to limit usage during school hours and was advised that there weren't as the school was already over-parked. Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Norb Kohler, Executive Pastor, addressed the Commission and clarified the church's intention to create a playground with a small drop chain that will be utilized as an alternative play area for hard-topped surtaces. The primary play area is the gymnasium that was recently built. He requested that the storage sheds that are currently on the property be allowed to remain as they are used to store clothing and school supplies for children until they can be distributed. When the property was inspected two years after the previous construction was completed these sheds were there and were allowed to remain. They have PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 August 27, 2001