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plan. In addition, the scope of the project has been scaled down from an originally noted two- story education building to the now proposed one-story building, and that the size of the parking area has been reduced to respond to neighbors' concerns. Site Plan The 1999 master plan set up the framework for a campus environment for Trinity Lutheran at build-out. The entrance to the existing sanctuary is oriented northeasterly toward Golden Road. A plaza area in front the entrance welcomes the parishioners and visitors as they enter the church's site. The proposed education building would be located to the northeast of the sanctuary and its entrance faces the plaza that makes the sanctuary building as the focal point of the church facility. This location has been thoroughly considered so that the existing preschool program, currently operated in modular buildings, could continue without interruption during the construction of the education building. A secured playground would be located to the northeast of the proposed education building since the primary use of the building is for a preschool. The multipurpose room is an extension of the sanctuary building to the north which faces Hopyard Road. The entrances to the church facility would remain the same. The parking lots would be modified to accommodate the proposed site plan. The parking lot on the Del Valle Parkway side would be reduced from the current 44 parking spaces to 21 parking spaces. Per the applicant, this parking lot has been used as an auxiliary parking lot, and it would continue to be used as an auxiliary parking lot. The existing parking on Golden Road would be expanded northeasterly toward where the preschool modulars are. The modulars would be removed upon completion of the education building .Since it is the main parking lot for the church, it would be expanded so as to accommodate parking during Sunday service times and to relieve street parking to residents and their visitors. Currently there are 51 parking spaces on the Golden Road parking lot. The number of parking spaces would be increased to 101 parking spaces. An open space buffer approximately 20 feet in width would remain along the east property line separating the parking area from the swim club. The existing pine trees and other trees along Golden Road and in the existing parking area would be removed and replanted with other species. A bio-swale would be installed in the parking lot on Golden Road side to pre-treat stormwater runoff before it enters to the storm drain system. A three-foot high landscape berm would be constructed along the property line on Golden Road to screen the headlights of vehicles. The neighbors were concerned that the new trees placed would take a long time to screen the parking area. Staff discussed the screening issue with the applicant, requiring 24-inch box sized species to provide immediate screening. Case No. PCUP-155/PDR-513 Plunriing Con:n:ission Page - 9 -