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outdoor events, staff does not believe such analysis is necessary or appropriate. It should also be noted that the patio is less than 400 square feet in area, which limits the number of people that can be comfortably accommodated within this area at one time. Further, the California Building Code limits occupancy in to between 27 and 80 for this area3 While the maximum number of people outside that is not considered an "event" (24 or less) could be debated, the number was set at a level that attempts to accommodate typical situations such as students on break from Hebrew classes, a Torah study class, limited spillover of indoor gatherings to the outdoor area, or small groups gathering for conversation, without triggering the restrictions on total number of events. With respect to the Chabad's appeal, a similar question arose during the Planning Commission hearings, and staff was therefore asked to provide information about CUP approvals for religious institutions. Staff's research found that older conditional use permit applications for religious institutions, such as those for St. Clare's Church (approved in 1977) and Valley Harvest Church (approved in 1976) did not include details of churches' activities and operations. More recent CUP approvals including for Crosspoint Church (2014), St. Innocent Church, Graceway Church (both in 2016), and Ridgeview Hope Church (2018) included detailed narratives of their worship schedules and attendance, church related activities, such as bible studies, youth programs, and other ancillary events and activities, but did not otherwise list or describe allowable outdoor activities. In summary, staff believes the Conditions of Approval appropriately balance effects of outdoor events and activities on neighbors, with use of outdoor areas by Chabad for religious and other functions. In particular, the conditions are framed around the present application and the proposed operational parameters stated by the applicant. As such, and notwithstanding an alternative proposal from the applicant as to what would be acceptable operational limits for Chabad, staff recommends retaining the conditions as approved by the Planning Commission. Other Conditions In addition to the items outlined above, the Planning Commission approval includes a number of other conditions, intended to minimize potential impacts of the project. These include: • Limitation on the use of kitchen facilities to Chabad's functions only, with no rental to other users permitted. (Condition No.12) • Requirement for Chabad to advise facility users to be mindful that the Chabad abuts a residential neighborhood and there to be quiet and respectful of neighbors when exiting the building (Condition No. 28) 3 Per the California Building Code Section 1004 is titled Occupant Load. Table 1004.1.2 Assembly without fixed seats. Page 13 of 15