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Councilmember Olson referred to staffs review of impacts of things that could be built on the property under the current zoning. He asked if anything would have impacts different from what is being shown. Mr. Weinstein said all uses would have different impacts, such as an agricultural experiment station. Depending on what is happening there, there would be substantially fewer impacts in terms of water and traffic use, and other uses might increase water, traffic and noise impacts, such as hospital usage or expansion of a larger school. Councilmember Olson asked and confirmed that the Council could deny those types of uses and Mr. Weinstein added they are subject to CUPs and could be denied. Councilmember Olson said if the Council did not rezone the property and it is sold to another church, temple or mosque, he asked and confirmed the City would most likely assume the same number of impacts, depending on how large it is. Mayor Thome said first he would like to ask a series of questions and asked the audience to show their hands if they agree or disagree. He will then ask that the Clerk record for the record on the results. In addition, once he opens the public hearing, the Council will not take any further speaker cards. Mayor Thorne asked the following questions relating to opposition and the results which followed: • How many people are opposed to this project? 25% responded. • How many people support the project? 80% responded. • For those opposed how many are opposed because of traffic reasons? 2 people responded. • For those opposed how many are opposed because of school over-crowding situation? 10 people responded. • For those opposed how many are opposed because of the water and drought situation? 15-20 people responded. • How many people are concerned about parking? 5 people responded. • How many people believe that the amenities are not sufficient to mitigate the issues the project will create? 7 people responded. • How many people who are opposed would rather have something other than a church be on the property? 2 people responded. • How many people would support the City not rezoning it?4 people responded. Mayor Thorne asked the following questions relating to support and the results which followed: • How many people feel the traffic issues have been mitigated? 80% responded. • How many people feel that parking issues are mitigated? 80% responded. • How many people feel that water issues are mitigated? 80% responded. • How many people feel that school over-crowding issues are mitigated, knowing that studies have been done by the school which indicate Pleasanton does not need any more schools? 80% responded. Mayor Thorne said the reason for the survey of audience members was that these issues do not need to be repeated, given the number of speaker cards, and said the Council is strictly looking at facts and data. He opened the public hearing and called upon the applicant to provide a 10-minute presentation. Pastor Mike Barris, Centerpoint Presbyterian Church, said he will be providing information and discussing the church and school plan. Mr. Eric Alexander will describe the school plan and Pamela Hardy of Ponderosa Homes will address the housing element. He said the church has been part of the community since 1876 serving residents in a multitude of ways. They are committed to this City. Their plan presented to the City Council over a decade ago reflected that commitment. The difficult reality they face is they cannot financially bring that plan to fruition and must relocate. They have searched City Council Minutes Page 9 of 28 October 6,2015