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Commissioner Ritter asked if there were other Greek Orthodox churches in the City that were larger and if they were in rural or urban settings. Ms. Hagen suggested the applicant respond during the presentation. Commissioner Nibert asked about the Heritage Trees, to which Chair Brown suggested the arborist comment during the presentation. Commissioner Nibert requested clarification on the street improvement plan. Ms. Hagen stated the plan was approved with the previous project approval and included a deceleration right turn lane into the site, left turn lane into the site from Dublin Canyon Road and striped bicycle lanes. Chair Brown asked if the community center was specific to the Greek Orthodox Church. Ms. Hagen stated, according to the project narrative, it was intended for the church community's use. Chair Brown asked if there had been any negative comments on the project. Ms. Hagen stated there were none, only 30 comments in favor of the project. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Applicant Guy Houston gave a presentation on the project including compliance with the General Plan; history of the property; public benefits including meandering sidewalk, retention of trees; undergrounding of utilities; and the limited impacts of church use. For the applicant, Architect Michael Goldsworthy gave a presentation regarding the proposed site plan; building layouts; stormwater control; property access; parking; efforts to maintain rural character; community and church buildings; design specifics; building materials; preliminary review and modifications based on City staff's review of the design; and landscape plan and tree replacement. Father Niko Bekris, representing Greek Orthodox Church, provided comments regarding the project and mentioned the history of the church; current location; architecture to assist the worship, and positive contributions to the community. Angela Triantos provided her support related to the project and discussed her family's history in the City and benefits of the church in the community. Nora Chopelas provided her support related to the project and mentioned the community benefits of the church and partnerships with other organizations. Jim Vlamis provided his support related to the project and mentioned the church would enhance the community. He discussed other orthodox churches, limited traffic impacts and urged the Commission's approval. George Papageorge, marriage and family therapist, provided his support related to the project and mentioned the importance of ministry for youth and families. Tom Wright provided his support related to the project. Barbara Comstock provided her support related to the project and mentioned increased cultural and religious diversity in the City. Excerpt: Approved Planning Commission Minutes, April 14, 2021 Page 2 of 5 about 10 feet from the property line, and the church was located approximately 35 feet from the property line, providing a combined distance of approximately 45 feet between the home and the church building. She stated the sanctuary building and dome would be approximately 200 feet from the property line. Commissioner Pace asked the visual impacts and potential privacy issues. Ms. Hagen explained there were no second story windows on the west side of the building that would provide views of adjacent properties. Excerpt: Approved Planning Commission Minutes, April 14, 2021 Page 1 of 5 e type, location, and sizing calculations of the PUD-114-01M& P20-0995 Planning Commission Page 16 of 25 PUD-114-01M& P20-0995 Planning Commission Page 3 of 25 YCROSSCRISFIELD .*- 4-; -,47÷-'' 1.1--1 ''.-. HAM ;-----fk;s7,4G il 3` • kst • .7 I DIJNIYA1:1%, ..4.. ,i4is' '1 , „J 10 ,,,... ‘1 'kTIAV - 1) \ ‘ ' ?) $.Y \t, ,2:2/ \ ‘ 111-,-,: . ,..... i ..., i 1:11,343 o 0.125 0.25 mi PUD-140, Townsend, Lot Line, 2207 Martin Ave Planning Division =-- -.• .-.... , 1:16 I i II May 10,2021 FLEA:.,ANTON. 0 650 1,300 Feet