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Staff finds that this proposal has eliminated the driveway option, which has addressed the primary concern of the neighborhood. Thus, it is not necessary to have the residents re- comment on the proposed design and site development, and no neighborhood meeting has been organized to review this proposal. Hearing Notice Notices regarding the proposed conditional use permit application and related public hearing were mailed to property owners and tenants within 1,000 feet of the subject property. At the time this staff report is being prepared, no party has contacted staff on the subject matter. VII. FINDINGS The Planning Commission must make the following findings prior to granting ora use permit: A. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accordance with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is located. Objectives of the zoning ordinance include: fostering a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses; protecting existing land use from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions; and insuring that public and private lands ultimately are used for the purposes which are most appropriate and beneficial to the City as a whole. The master expansion plan has been designed to minimize impacts to the nearby residential properties. As conditioned, staff feels that the proposed master expansion plan would be consistent with the intent of the zoning code. Staff feels that the existing church operation has generally been compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and that the expansion will continue to complement the neighborhood. The applicants will also be required to mitigate any future nuisances, which may occur as a result of the proposed expansion; therefore, staff feels this finding can be made. B. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. Churches are a common conditional use in residential areas in Pleasanton. The City's past experience shows that churches make "good neighbors." The proposed expansion plan has grouped additions to the existing church and an on-site turnaround area is provided for emergency vehicles to eliminate a new driveway onto a residential street. In addition, Case No. PCUP-118/PDR-391 Planning Commission Page - 10 -