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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS 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 re-designed as a result of the facilitation process between the Church and the neighborhood to minimize impacts to the nearby residential properties. As conditioned, staff concludes that the proposed master expansion plan would be consistent with the requirements and 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 use in residential areas in Pleasanton. The City's past experience shows that when neighborhood issues are addressed, churches make "good neighbors." The proposed expansion plan has grouped additions to the existing Church, thus creating an open area between the Church facilities and the residential properties to separate residential uses from non-residential. The master expansion plan provides an on-site turnaround area for emergency vehicles, thus eliminating a new driveway onto a residential street. In addition, landscaping would be provided for each phased expansion to improve and enhance the existing site. The pattern and timing of use for the Church is such that peak use periods occur on weekends, thereby minimizing any adverse effects on local traffic. In addition, the Church has no plans to expand the existing preschool program; thus, there would not be increased impacts, in terms of preschool noise, traffic, etc. to the nearby residents. Staff believes the proposed expansion will not detrimentally impact surrounding uses, will have adequate parking to meet prqiect demand, and as conditioned, this finding can be made. SR:05:244 Page 8