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Commissioner Maas expressed concurrence with Chairperson Kumaran's request for a visual analysis at the PUD development plan stage. She expressed concern with the size of the proposed daycare center and that the building design maintain the area's rural character. She expressed concern with removal of native oak trees and commented on the possibility of transplanting oak trees. She expressed concurrence with Chairperson Kumaran's statement about requiring standards for the mining operation on Lot 21 and with the City taking a strong position on mining activities; however, she expressed concern with delaying the project and losing funding. Commissioner Maas commented on traffic and noise issues, and stated that the residents in the area knew there would be development. Further, with new development, there is an increase in traffic and noise. She stated that traffic mitigation measures are sufficient. She spoke of the temporary Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA) for the Hatsushi property and requested that a timeline be developed for the EVA. Chairperson Kumaran commented on the congestion and noise on Vineyard Avenue and expressed concern with reducing the road from four lanes to two lanes. He noted his support with speed being reduced on Vineyard Avenue from 40 to 35 miles an hour and requested that a condition be developed that if the reduction in speed limit does not accomplish the desired effects, then other mitigation measures should be examined. Chairperson Kumaran requested that staff provide responses to the enviromnental, economic, and planning issues that were raised during tonight's meeting. The hearing was then continued to April 28, 1999. Z-98-342/UP-99-04, Lynnewood United Methodist Church Application for design review and conditional use permit approvals to allow construction of a one-story, approximately 6,800-square foot addition for classroom space; construction of an approximately 2,500-square foot addition to the existing sanctuary building for office space; remodel of the existing education building, including one-story additions totaling approximately 400-square feet; and related site improvements. The property is located at 4444 Black Avenue. Zoning for the property is P (Public) District. Continued to the April 14, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. Determination that the City's acquisition of a 3.1 acre parcel located at the northwest corner of Bernal Avenue and Old Bernal Avenue for civic center uses is in conformance with the City's General Plan. Continued to the April 14, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. PUD-98-18, Robert S. Enea Application for Planned Unit Development rezoning to PUD - O- (Planned Unit Development - Office) and development plan approval for an approximately 3,300 square-foot, two-story building located at 3925 Old Santa Rita Road. Zoning for the property is C-S (Service Commercial) District. Continued to the April 14, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 10 March 23, 1999