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DRAFT children would not have to walk across the parking lot to the gymnasium. Fr. Danielson replied that given what he has observed oftoday's schools, everything available is utilized no matter where in property they are located, including across the property to get to the gym. He then introduced John Miller, project architect, who will also respond to all technical questions regarding the project. John Miller, project architect, 100 View Street in Mountain View, displayed the site plan and elevations and described the design, circulation, and parking features of the proposed project. He noted that in terms of traffic, there would be very little impact on a.m.lp.m. peak traffic from the basketball practices and that only 20 players at a time would be present. They understood the neighbors' concerns about noise and were committed to keeping the air conditioning units quiet and as far away from the neighborhood as possible. With respect to the basketball program noise, they intended to keep control over that situation. Regarding alcohol, they would have banquets at the facility and envisioned only serving limited drinks beforehand. He noted that the City of Pleasant on required dedicated wiring for photovoltaic equipment; thus, this building would be LEED-certified; they intended to make this a sustainable green building. He noted that there would be shared parking, energy-efficient design in terms of mechanical systems, photovoltaic system, recycling of building materials, and rainwater treatment. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner O'Connor regarding lights and the location of the dumpsters and neighborhood concerns about odors, Mr. Miller replied that there could be one new light standard, but it would be shielded to prevent glare on the neighboring homes. He pointed out the dumpsters on the site plan and stated that they were in the northeast corner at the farthest point from the homes. A discussion of landscape buffering ensued. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Pearce regarding whether the Church was amenable to the four modifications to the landscape plan proposed by staff, Mr. Miller said yes. Acting Chairperson Fox recalled former Commissioner Maas' comment that public/private recreation uses were usually booked up fairly quickly. She expressed concern that it would become an IS-hour open recreation facility and requested the applicant's comments on summer activities. Father Danielson noted that because of insurance requirements, the Church cannot have drop-in centers for anybody. Only people attached to a specific parish-sponsored or run programs may use the facility. He noted that the Church would not host wedding receptions, which were booked six to eight months in advance, and wanted this facility to be available to the needs of the community. He noted that the Church would be able to accommodate funeral receptions. Commissioner Blank noted that the narrative of the application was acceptable to show intent and inquired whether any language outside the recommendation conditions of approval was binding. Ms. Decker confirmed that it was binding because it was part of Exhibit A, which encompassed all the plans and narrative with which the project must comply. Jerry Iserson, Planning Director, confirmed that Condition No.1 referenced the written narrative, which would be linked in that way and thus be enforceable. DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 29, 2006 Page 4 of II