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assumed that since they were not requested to remove them at that time they would be allowed to keep them. Mr. Kohler also requested that the City not conduct a traffic study as there was one done two years ago that was favorable. The church does not wish to incur the expense of another one at this time. The traffic study was done for the maximum amount of traffic possible on Wednesday's and Sunday's. The exit from the parking lot is designed to encourage traffic to exit on Santa Clara or ' Grand. The school will be expanding incrementally. The first year the proposed growth in enrollment is only 22 students so traffic impact will be minimal. He stated that if a problem did arise, the church was prepared to place a temporary sign in the driveway to ensure that traffic does not exit onto Wright Street. Commissioner Nalle asked the applicant if it had been in contact with the company that had done the original traffic study two years previously because they could most likely provide an updated report that could be of assistance. He also requested clarification of the number of additional students and the number of students that would be enrolled the first year. The applicant responded that they were only opening 1St and 2"d grade this year so the maximum increase would be 24 students. Commissioner Nalle asked why the church would not go ahead a put up a sign directing exiting vehicles in the beginning. Chairman Mondo asked for staff clarification regarding the storage sheds and whether there is any information regarding the two-year old traffic study and if another one needs to be done at this time. Charles View advised that two years ago the temporary or modular structures were not permitted. They were not approved two years ago and if they were overlooked it was most likely that they were assumed to be construction related and scheduled for removal. They are still not allowed structures and staff does not recommend an exception to the policy. Joyce Amerson advised that she did not have any knowledge regarding the previous traffic study. She stated that the Conditional Use Permit was for 300 students and that the City has no control over how quickly the school reaches full enrollment. There is currently an issue over traffic in the neighborhood and the City needs to be able to address it when complaints are received. The funds deposited for the traffic study would be refunded if complaints were not received and a traffic study is not done. Staff will do a traffic count. If the number of trips increase a traffic study can be done. Chairman Mondo asked if the school needed to be filled to get an accurate study. Ms. Amerson responded that they were going to do a traffic count and that would be used as a baseline for a study. Commissioner Cribb asked if the proposal is to only do a traffic count at this time and then a study later. Ms. Amerson responded that he was correct. Chairman Mondo asked what would trigger a study. Mr. View responded that neighborhood complaints could trigger a traffic study and also a time period could be made part of the CUP. ' Harlan Ronksley addressed the Commission regarding noise pollution from the church. He also stated that traffic on Wright Street was currently a problem. He outlined where he lived in relation to the church. He has installed double-paned windows to keep out the noise but it has not mitigated the problem. He also is unable to use his back yard in the evenings because of the noise. Commissioner Nalle asked if there was a wall separating his property from the church and was advised that there was a brick wall that does not reduce the noise. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 August 27, 2001