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Resolution No. PC-99-93 Page 2 Churches are a common use in residential areas in Pleasanton. The City's past experience shows that churches generally make "good neighbors" when sufficient off-street parking is supplied. The proposed site layout for the church would provide adequate distance between the new structures and nearby residences, and landscaping in the form oftrees and shrubs would be provided as a buffer between the new construction and the adjacent lots. The pattern and timing of use for the church is such that peak use periods occur on weekends and on some evenings, thereby minimizing any adverse effects on local traffic. In addition, the proposed use will have adequate parking to meet project demand, as conditioned. The future educational building will be subject to separate City review and approval to ensure continued ample parking to serve the facility C. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions ofthe Municipal Code that apply to Conditional Uses. Chapter 18.124 of the Municipal Code (Conditional Uses) states that, because of their unusual characteristics, conditional uses require special consideration so that they may be located properly with respect to their effects on surrounding properties. The conditions of approval can integrate the proposed expanded church use without detrimentally affecting the surrounding properties or the City in general. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the expansion for the church facility will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and appropriate for the site.. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES THE FOLLOvnNG: Section 1. Approves Case Z-99-212IUP-99-40, the application of Trinity Lutheran Church for a conditional use permit and design review approval of the addition of an approximately 6,220-square foot sanctuary and l,nO-square feet of administrative office space, the construction of additional off-street parking spaces, and landscape modifications at the site of an existing church located at 1225 Hopyard Road, subject to the conditions shown in Exhibit "B.I." and Exhibit "B.2," attached hereto and made part of this case by reference. Section 2 . This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.