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Plan Consistency and Accuracy The plans submitted are not consistent with each other. For instance, the floor plan shows two openings and two windows on the north elevation while the site/landscape plan shows two double doors and one single door on the north elevation. Additionally, the plans do not show the existing ADA parking stalls in St. Clare's parking lot or the existing sheds on the west side of the building. Staff has included a condition (Condition No.14) requiring all plans to be accurate and consistent with each other. Rental Uses The applicant states that the existing kitchen would only be used to prepare food for Chabad's functions, including weddings, celebration of life, etc. and not for commercial purposes. Staff's interpretation of this statement is that Chabad will not rent out its kitchen to a separate party such as a catering company (as had been the case with the previous property owner). Except for the activities in the narrative, the Chabad would not be able to use or rent its site or building for other users and the kitchen could only be used for the Chabad's functions and not used/rented by others. Staff has included a condition to address this item (Condition No.12). Signage The proposal does not include any signage. Currently there are existing signs (a banner sign on the building which do not have prior City approvals. (The freestanding menorah on the project site is exempt from the requirements of the Sign Ordinance, per Section 18.96.030.E) Staff has included a condition (Condition No. 25) requiring separate sign design review approval for exterior signage. Design Review/Exterior Changes The Chabad proposes to construct an outdoor, fenced-in playground. The playground area would be furnished with play structures suitable for the ages of the children. The Chabad also proposes to construct a terrace area for the Chabad's outdoor activities. This area would be enclosed with a wood fence. No parking or existing trees will be removed as part of these proposed outdoor improvements. With the relocation of the playground area to the west side of the building and the change of the playground fence from the proposed tubular steel style to solid wood, staff finds that the proposed outdoor areas would not have significant adverse aesthetic impacts to the adjacent residential uses or surrounding areas. The Chabad proposes to install two new windows on the north elevation. A Condition (Condition No.16) has been added, requiring the Chabad to submit window details (style, operation, and dimensions), which would ensure their compatibility with the existing building. PROJECT PROS AND CONS PROS CONS Provides a place for congregation Increases traffic and parking demand at this project site (however, circulation and parking impacts would not be adverse) Provides childcare services to support a Increases noise due to more intense use of growing community the site. Consistent with zoning regulations P16-0288 and P16-1833; 3370 Hopyard Road Planning Commission Page 17 of 18