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Planning Commission Minutes July 12, 2011 Page 2 --------------------------- CommissionerAnderson asked if a parking plan would be available at Monday's meeting. • Mr. Barnhart stated that it is not likely it would be available. Chair Ives asked when the parking lot design will be approved. Mr. Barnhart stated that if the request is approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, Condition # 4 states that the plan must be approved prior to construction of the building. Chair Ives asked what is the maximum number of people that would be permitted. Mr. Barnhart stated that according to staff's calculations, 63 people could be accommodated in the meditation building, but this would not include people in the main house or outdoors. He explained that this is consistent with how the maximum number of people are calculated for churches, using the square footage of the main worship center, and does not include classrooms and offices. Commissioner Lemke asked if Condition # 2 -The standards for issuance of the Conditional Use Permit shall be satisfied in perpetuity- is true for all conditional use permits. Mr. Barnhart stated yes, but that it can be "fuzz'. He stated the condition was included in order to make it very clear. Commissioner Johnson asked if staff was able to determine how much traffic was actually generated during gatherings. Mr. Barnhart stated no, and it would be difficult to do this for other know examples, He stated that the difference here is that the overflow parking is occurring in a cul-de-sac, and in other situations the parking is nearby on the street network Chair Ives opened the public hearing. Devin Peterson, representing Thai Buddhist Center -stated the existing structure will be • torn down and removed. He stated that the two or three trees to be removed are not on the perimeter in order to keep the property secluded and private. He stated only brush on east and west side of the drivewaywill be impacted. 'T'here being no further public comment, Chair Ives closed the public hearing. Chair Ives asked for clarification on hours of operation. Mr. Barnhart reviewed the primary hours of operation stated bythe applicant, noting that this does not mean they cannot use the property outside of these hours. Commissioner Johnson stated he had concerns there was no final parking lot plan and stated that he would not be in favor of anything that would cause additional traffic, given the concerns expressed bythe neighbors. Commissioner Bell stated that he did not have an issue recommending approval, given the fact that they cannot proceed with the building until staff approves the final parking plan. Mr. Barnhart stated that he has no doubt that there is increased traffic due to the use, and he will reviewthe parking plan based on the cites ordinances. Chair Ives asked if parking is not allowed on the street in this area. Mr. Barnhart stated that there is no parking restriction on the street. Commissioner Westberg stated that in reviewing the criteria for granting a conditional use permit, he did not find anyreason to denythe request. Commissioner Anderson stated he also had no problem recommending approval of the • request. He asked that the applicant be mindful of the parking situatron on the street, since