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noted that with respect to maximizing the site, the Church considered this to be the final expansion of the site and would not return to build more. Chairperson Fox disclosed that she met with Pastor Beard regarding this proposal. Commissioner O'Connor disclosed that he met with Pastor Beard some time ago regarding the original proposal. Commissioner Olson noted that he met with the applicant Pastor Beard, in 2006. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Pastor Beard, applicant, described the background of this proposal v~d the Master Plan. He noted that the creation of the Master Plan was helpful for visioning and added that most churches do that now. He noted that the Church had a vision not only for the property but for the whole of ministry, both in reaching out with the Gospel and in touching all aspects of the community. He notcd that he considered the Sunshine Enrichment Center Preschool to be a beacon of hope for many of the community's families for the past 20 ycars, graduating approximately 4,000 preschoolers. He added that some of those graduates had returned to work at the preschool He noted that they were anxious to begin the project and had worked closely with Tim Mattheis, the project architect, for the past ten years. He noted that they would like to provide as much parking as possible on the site, which would call for the reinstatement of the 20-plus parking spaces that were temporarily moved off of Del Valle Parkway. They believed that would enhance and benefit the comnnmity and that they proposed replacing a temporary modular building with a permanent building. Tim Mattheis, project architect, displayed the site plan and elevations and described their features in detail. He noted that the main neighborhood concerns were safety, lighting, and landscaping issues. He noted that there were 99 preschool students in the morning and afternoon programs, a number governed by State law, calculated by square footage. He noted that the current portables meet that requirement; the proposed buildings would simply replace the portables and would likewise meet that requirement He noted that the five classrooms had 35 square feet per child, exclusive of cabinetry or other fixed components. I Ie noted that the new building would have a covered enh•y, a reception desk, a main office for the preschool director and her staff, an isolation room for sick children, staff toilet room, a work room, and a break room for the staff. Also included would be a larger storage room for the Sunday school and generator and electric rooms, those additions accounted for the difference between the classroom sizes and the 3,800 square feet He emphasized that there were no plans to expand the preschool or evening uscs of the building from what the Church has at this time. Mr. Mattheis described the expansion of the main parking lot and added that the expansion was consistent Ike noted that there never was au access to Hopyard Road. He noted that his firm did a great deal of church planning throughout Northern California and had worked with many jurisdictions; the common parking lot ratio was 1:3 or 1:4 in terms of persons per parking space. I Ie noted that this plan represented a 1:3 ratio. He emphasized that they were not expanding the sanctuary or the preschool. Thcy believed that increased on-site parking would remove cars EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, January 24, 2007 Pagc 4 of 12