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Resolution No. PC-99-27 Page 2 B. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public heath, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Churches are a common use in residential areas in Pleasanton. The City's past experience shows that churches make "good neighbors." The proposed site layout for the church would provide adequate distance between the new structures and nearby residences, and landscaping in the form of trees and shrubs would be provided as a buffer between the church's playgrounds and the adjacent office buildings. The pattern and timing of use for the church is such that peak use periods occur on weekends, thereby minimizing any adverse effects on local traffic. If the recommended conditions of approval are complied with, the proposed church will not detrimentally impact surrounding uses. In addition, the proposed use will have adequate parking to meet project demand, as conditioned. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance. Chapter 18.124 of the Municipal Code (Conditional Uses) states that, because of their unusual characteristics, conditional uses require special consideration so that they may be located properly with respect to their effects on surrounding properties. The proposed plan with reasonable conditions of approval can integrate the proposed expanded church use without detrimentally affecting the surrounding properties or the City in general. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the expansion for the church facility will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and is appropriate for the site. The overall design of the facility would result in structures that are aesthetically pleasing, and the site layout and landscaping would help to maintain the status of the facility as a community landmark.