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,-. Mr. Nordin stated they have not had a problem with balls coming ov in the last ten years and could not understand why the school district is now becoming so ncemed. In response to Chairman Hovingh's comments, Mr. Grant stated that t appears that the church would prefer to take the risk of balls coming over the backsto and not install the shatter-resistant material. Chairman Hovingh felt the backstop may n t have an overhang. He also noted that the school had expressed some concern about the hildren in the tot lot possibly being hit by stray balls. Mr. Nordin noted that the tot lot is used primarily on Sunday mornings and did not think this was an issue of concern. Commissioner Wright further discussed the parking issues. He ques oned Mr. Nordin as to the frequency of funerals and weddings at the church. Mr. Nordin s ted they have very few funerals at the church, about three in the last 15 years; weddings ma average one a month, but parking has always been sufficient. Commissioner McGuirk questioned staff as to whether they might be setting a precedent in regard to the landscaping of the islands if the church is allowed their equest. Mr. Otto did not think this would be a problem, and stated that in general, parking lots and landscaping are done on a case-by-case basis. --- In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question, Mr. Otto stated t the temporary modular building would be allowed to remain until 1998 or into the ~ urth and final phase of building. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSF.n. Commissioner Michelotti further commended Mr. Otto for an excelle t report. She noted that she first saw the plan in 1985; she is pleased with the amount of landscaping that was done in the front of the church buildings. In regard to the issue of I dscaping the diamond tree pockets, she felt that if the two end planters were more heavily anced that it might compensate for not doing the tree pockets. However, this may need be changed at some later date. In addition, she felt the sanctuary would pretty much SCl' n the parking lot area. In regard to the extending the hours of the outdoor activities, she wo Id stay with the 8:00 pm hours, but is agreeable to 9:00 pm in the summer months if the c urch is careful not to infringe on the rights of nearby property owners. She felt that the n 'ghbors must not be concerned as no one was here to protest. Commissioner McGuirk stated that he felt the church should be allo to use the back of the parking lot for outdoor activities for the youth. He also felt it w appropriate to extend the hours to 9:00 pm for the summer months, noting that the conditi al use permit would be protection enough in case of problems. He did not think noise from e church grounds would be an issue for the neighbors. In regard to the back diamond lanters, he felt they could be removed without causing any problem with landscaping and would support the applicant's request. ,-. Planning Commission Minutes July 22, 1992 Page 4