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additional 24-inch box trees be added to the conditions and that the location of trees be determined by discussions with staff. Further, that the Traffic Committee monitor and study issues relating to "U- turns" made on Del Valle Parkway and Hopyard. Commissioner Kameny seconded the motion. Commissioner Maas requested that the architect work with staff to explore alternatives to possibly lowering the height of the building, such as lowering the windows. Commissioner Kumaran noted that the height of the building is attractive in denoting this building as a chumh and a place of worship. Commissioner Sullivan noted that the building is aesthetically pleasing; however, he expressed concern with the height of the building and a four-story building being on this comer in proximity to a residential neighborhood, the arroyo, and bike and hiking trails. He noted he would be in support of the architect examimng issues of lowering the height of the building, and that he would be satisfied with lowering the height of the building by ten feet. Commissioner Kameny expressed concurrence with Commissioner Maas' statements and requested that the architect examine ways in which to reduce the height of the church. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED The architect commented on the height of the buildings, the mass of the building, and the diameter and height of the cupola. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Discussion ensued relating to removal of the cupola, the design of building, and stained glass not being utilized in the cupola. A motion was made by Commissioner Kumaran, seconded by Commissioner Kameny, finding that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment; adoption ora resolution approving the attached draft Negative Declaration; making the conditional use permit findings as listed in the staff report; approving the conditional use permit application (Case UP-99-40) subject to the conditions shown in Exhibit "B.I"; and, approval of the design review application (Case Z-99-212) subject to the conditions shown in Exhibit "B.2." Further, that two additional 24-inch box trees be required and that the location of trees be determined by discussions between staff and the applicant. Further, that the Traffic Committee monitor and study issues relating to "U-turns" made on Del Valle Parkway and Hopyard. ROLLCALLVOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Kameny, Kumaran, and Chairperson Roberts Commissioners Maas and Sullivan None None Resolution No. PC-99-92 and PC-99-93 were entered and adopted as motioned. PLANN1NG COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 November 10, 1999