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Resolution No. PC-89-86 Page 2 - 9/27/89 Churches are a common use in residential areas in Pleasanton. The City's past experience shows that churches make "good neighbors." The proposed site layout for the first phase of development on the site would maintain all structures and parking spaces away from the south property line, and landscaping in the form of tall trees would be provided as a buffer for the back yards of the Krause Street residences. The pattern and timing of use for churches is such that peak use periods occur on weekends and on some evenings, thereby minimizing any adverse effects on local traffic. The proposed first phase plan exceeds Code requirements for the provision of parking spaces, and all future development would be subject to separate City review and approval to ensure continued ample parking to serve the facility. C. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance. The "A" (Agricultural) zoning of the subject site allows the establishment of a church facility with a conditional use permit. If conditioned as recommended below, the approval of a use permit to establish a church facility would be consistent with the City's ability to regulate zoning (as listed in the objectives of Chapter 18.124, Conditional uses) and would provide flexibility to achieve the objectives of the Municipal Code. WHEREAS, minor alterations in land use limitations are categorically exempt (Class 5) from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Approves the conditional use permit for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland to allow the operation of a church and related facilities on an approximately 10 acre site located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Stoneridge and Rheem Drives subject to the following conditions: 1. That this use permit is granted for the establishment of a church and related facilities on the 12 acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Stoneridge Drive and Rheem Drive. The church use shall conform substantially to the site plan and related materials, Exhibit A (dated August 17, 1989), on file with the Planning Department.