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Option 3: If the Council finds that it cannot support the proposed master expansion plan, " but it can support the proposed Phase I construction only, it should deny the appeal and approve Phase I construction subject to the conditions of approval for Phase 1 in Exhibit B as modified by Exhibit C, Option 3. This option would require St. Clare's to apply for an amended master plan conditional use permit, building layout, and design review for Phase II and Phase III. It only provides for the Phase I expansion without assurances that Phases II and III will be supported by the City in the future. This was the action taken by the Planning Commission. Option 4: If the Council finds that it cannot make the findings to support the requested conditional use permit and design review, even for Phase I, then it should uphold the appeal (PAP-79) and deny Case Nos. PCUP-118/PDR-391 in their entirety. PUBLIC COMMENTS Notice for the appeal was sent to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the subject property. Connie Cox, representing Valley Trails Homeowners Association (HOA), contacted staff, indicating that the HOA was under the impression that St. Clare's would present a revised plan, addressing neighbors' concerns, to the HOA prior to the hearing by the Planning Commission. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, Class 1, subsection 9(e)(2) (A) and (B). FISCAL IMPACT The proposed ordinance would have a negligible financial impact on the City. CONCLUSION Churches are a common use in residential areas, and when neighborhood issues are properly addressed, they are typically regarded as "good neighbors". In St. Clare's case, some neighbors have expressed concerns about the proposed expansion, resulting in the appeal to its expansion plans. SR:05:154 Page 12