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that would keep the primary burden of traffic and parking off Golden Road and still keep the spirit of Trinity's project in place. She noted Option #3 is not her dream plan, but does put together several important factors. Option #3 does not increase parking on Golden Road, nor does it decrease parking with its access and egress onto Del Valle Parkway. The balance of parking remains equal. The Plan allows general placement of the church's buildings where they would like them and allows the opportunity of no interruption to their preschool programs. She feels Option #3 is a compromise for both parties and allows them to function more effectively as neighbors. The neighbors would like to ask for certain assurances that the parking lots would never be connected and that there would never be another driveway on Golden Road. She noted they would like to be assured that this is the final build- out for the church. She urged Council to support Option #3. Paul Brillhart addressed the City Council on behalf of Fred and Jackie Martin who could not be here. He read an email submitted by them which urged Council to consider keeping the size of the parking lots as they are now so the traffic load is at least shared between Golden Road and Del Valle Parkway where there are no nearby residential driveways and the homes do not front the church property. They urged the Council to overturn the Planning Commission's ruling and help them find a better solution that will benefit both the church and the neighborhood residents who must live with what goes on at the property seven days a week. Pastor David Beard, applicant, addressed the Council and thanked staff for the many hours they have worked on this project with him. He gave a background of the proposal and the Master Plan for the property. He clarified that although the Master Plan was presented, it was never approved. He noted what was approved was the construction of specific buildings. The 1999 Plan supersedes the 1967 Plan. He commented on the Church's vision through the Sonshine Enrichment Center Preschool and how their Church benefits the community. He commented on the negotiations with the neighbors and a number of changes and concessions have been made. He commented on perceived parking issues regarding a parking lot on Golden Road. He noted since the Planning Commission approval there have been additional negotiations with the neighbors and new options have been created. He noted Option #1 is their preferred compromise as it maintains the integrated and unified campus of the buildings and provides safety by separating the parking lot. He noted Option #2 would be an overly expensive plan that would close portions of Sonshine, cut the number of students who could be served, would result in a loss of jobs for employees and re-licensing issues. He also noted Option #4 would be an undue burden on the congregation, ignoring all the previous master plans. Not shown on this proposed plan would be the required third entrance/exit in order for it to be workable. It would add $3 to $4 million to the project costs, delay the building project by 10 years and initiate action under the CEQA Act. He concluded by urging the Council to support the proposal of Trinity and to deny the appeal. City Council Minutes 6 March 20, 2007