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church will not detrimentally impact surrounding uses. Therefore, staff is of the opinion that this finding can be made. C. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code which apply to Conditional Uses. Chapter 18.124 of the Municipal Code (Conditional Uses) states that, because of their unusual characteristics, conditional uses require special consideration so that they may be located properly with respect to their effects on surrounding properties. Staff feels that reasonable conditions of approval can integrate the proposed expanded church use tivithout detrimentally affecting the surrounding properties or the City in general. Therefore, staff feels that the third finding can be made. VI. CONCLUSION With the conditions recommended, staff believes that the plans for expansion for the church facility will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and appropriate for the site. The overall design of the facility would result in structures that are aesthetically pleasing, and the site layout and landscaping would help to emphasize the status of the facility as a community landmark. Conditions of approval have been included which will ensure that the safety and general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood are maintained. VII. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT A draft Negative Declaration accompanies this report. Based on an initial study, staff believes that approval of the proposal would not have any significant adverse effects on the environment. If the Commission concurs with this environmental assessment, you must make the finding that the Negative Declaration is appropriate prior to taking action on the project. VIII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission take the following actions: Find that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment and adopt a resolution approving the attached draft Negative Declaration; Case No. Z-99-21?/UP-99-~10 Planning Commission Page 1 Z