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With the construction of the new sanctuary, the existing parking lot would be reconfigured and expanded. The reconfigured parking lot remains primarily the same location and the extended parking lot would be located north of the sanctuary, occupying a portion of the Mason's property. Thirty-eight (38) parking spaces will be created, providing a total of 104 parking spaces available for the uses by St. Clare's and the Masonic Lodge. Traffic to and from the church site would continue to use the existing driveway located at Valley Trails Drive. To facilitate the required vehicle turnaround area and to meet the Fire Department requirements, the applicant proposed a hammerhead in the extended parking lot for fire truck maneuvering. This solution replaces the previously proposed driveway off National Park Road. Upon completion of the new sanctuary, the existing worship area would be for fellowship activities. Phase III: The third phase would include the construction of the administrative office addition to the north of the existing worship area. This addition is approximately 5,000 square feet in building area, and it would be primarily used to facilitate church functions/activities. In summary, at the build-out, the total square footage of the church facility would be increased from the current 9,060 square feet to approximately 28,955 square feet in building area, and the seating capacity in the worship area would be increased from the existing 250 seats to 450 seats. To support the phased expansions, the existing parking lot would be reconfigured and expanded. A total of 104 parking spaces would be provided, or an additional 38 parking spaces would be added at Phase II construction. V. ANALYSIS Land Use The conditional use permit process evaluates a proposed use and potential effects of the proposed use on surrounding uses. St. Clare's Episcopal Church is located in a residential zoning district. Churches are a common use in residential areas, and they are typically regarded as "good neighbors". St. Clare's Episcopal Church has been operated at the subject site since June 1976 without any major adverse impacts or complaints from their neighborhood. However, at the neighborhood meetings held in December 2004 and in January 2005, nearby residents did raise concerns about property maintenance and parking on residential streets during Sunday services. The proposed Case No. PCUP-118/PDR-391 Planning Commission Page - 4 -