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Tim Matthius, architect, provided an overview of the plans and answered questions from the Commission including the length of time for construction, whether stained glass will be utilized in the building, the height of the cupolas and whether pitch of roof can be altered., and the possibility of transplanting the heritage trees. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Arkin noted his support with the aesthetics of the facility. Commissioner Sullivan expressed concern with the height of the building due to it not being compatible with adjacent buildings. He noted that the apartments across the street are two-story and are the highest buildings in the vicinity. He noted he would be in support of the church expanding; however, he noted this comer is very visible for a building of this height. He noted that there are a number of large trees being removed and suggested that there be a condition for two or three additional 24-inch box trees. He noted there are inconsistencies in the requirements for removal of heritage trees between homeowners and developers. Commissioner Kumaran noted his support with the addition to the church. He noted he would be in support of adding additional 24-inch box trees to the project. He noted there should be more stringency for removal of heritage trees. Commissioner Kumaran noted he would vote in support of the project. Commissioner Maas expressed concern with "U-turns" being made from Hopyard onto Del Valle Parkway to enter the church parking lot. She noted she had no problem with expansion of the church; however, she had concerns with "U-turns" being made into the parking lot. Mr. Higdon noted that the church could request that members of the congregation utilize Golden to gain access into the parking lot. Commissioner Maas noted she would be in support of closing off the Del Valle Parkway driveway and entering the parking lot from Golden. Mr. Plucker noted that staff is in favor of the two approaches into the parking lot due to the trip sources being fairly distributed. Discussion ensued relating to erecting a "no U-tm" sign on Hopyard and Del Valle and the Traffic Commission examining issues relating to a "no U-turn" sign. Chairperson Roberts suggested that a recommendation be made to the Traffic Committee to examine issues relating to ingress/egress into the church's parking lot including the "U-mm" into the parking lot. Further, that the congregation be discouraged from making a left-hand mm from Hopyard onto Del Valle Parkway. Chairperson Roberts noted that she approved of the architecture of the building and would not be in favor ora church with a flat roof. Further, that the church will be aesthetically pleasing on this comer. Commissioner Arkin noted his support with the design of the church. Commissioner Kumaran made a motion to find that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment and adopt a resolution approving the attached draft Negative Declaration; make the conditional use permit findings as listed in the staff report; approve the conditional use permit application (Case UP-99-40) subject to the conditions shown in Exhibit "B. 1," and, approve the design review application (Case Z-99-212) subject to the conditions shown in Exhibit "B.2." Further, that two PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 November 10, 1999