Item 10.1 - CUP 83-01 Annual Review Iglesia ni Cristo
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Man~
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manager lQ...
Reba Wright-Quastler, Director of Planning Services ~
DATE: June 27, 1995
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit 83-01 Annual Review, consideration of possible
modification or revocation of approval for continued use of the site by the
Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ).
ABSTRACT
On June 20, 1995 the City Council heard testimony from both the applicants and the
surrounding residents of the Elm Park Lane neighborhood which surrounds the church. On
June 22, staff met with the neighborhood and a list of draft conditions was prepared.
Staff met again with the neighborhood representatives to review the conditions and an
agreement was reached.
- ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Class I and a Notice of Exemption has been issued.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
This is a continuation of a public hearing from June 20, 1995, for which public notice
was published in the Poway News Chieftain and mailed to 155 property owners within 500
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution containing interim
conditions of approval for CUP 83-01 and set a follow up hearing date for August 22,
1995, at which time progress toward the required conditions will be further assessed.
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF POW A Y
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Man~
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City anager ~
Reba Wright-Quastler, Director of Planning Services ~
Marijo Van Dyke, Associate Planner
DATE: June 27, 1995
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit 83-01 Annual Review, Consideration of
possible modification or revocation of approval for continued
use of the site by the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ).
The property is located at 12730 Elm Park Lane, in the R-7
zone.
APN: 317-640-52
BACKGROUND
On June 20, 1995 the City Council heard testimony from both the applicants and
the surrounding residents of the Elm Park Lane neighborhood which surrounds the
church. The City Council directed staff to collect recommendations from the
neighbors and prepare a list of interim conditions which will address the
concerns of the residents.
On June 22, staff met with the neighborhood. A list of draft conditions was
prepared, then later refined. Staff followed up with a meeting with neighborhood
representatives to review the conditions as rewritten, and agreement was reached.
FINDINGS
The conditions recommended in the attached resolution are not intended to mislead
the church into believing that they are in any way being assured of a future
approval for expansion of the religious facility, only that the church may
continue to operate at its current capacity with benefit of, and compliance with,
the terms of this approval.
The items covered in the recommended list of conditions include the timing of the
installation of the park, hours and conduct of church activities, site
improvements, traffic and parking, property maintenance, neighborhood outreach
and monitoring/on-going assessment.
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Staff has met with the park designer and the construction superintendent to
assess the possible construction schedule for the pocket park. It appears likely
that, assuming the design is well received by the Council and neighbors,
construction could be underway independently of the expansion of the new church.
A start date of September 1, 1995, or sooner, is possible.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The subject of this report is an existing facility where no material change has
occurred. It is exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act, Class I and a Notice of Exemption has been issued.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
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This is a continuation of a publiC hearing from June 20, 1995, for which public
notice was published in the Poway News Chieftain and mailed to ~ property
owners within 500 feet of the project boundaries.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution containing
interim conditions of approval for CUP B3-01 and set a follow up hearing date
for August 22, 1995, at which time progress toward the required conditions will
be further assessed.
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Attachments:
A. Proposed Resolution
B. Zoning and location Map
C. Property Site Plan
D. Correspondence
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RESOLUTION NO. P-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING INTERIM CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
IGLESIA NI CRISTO CHURCH, CUP 83-01
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 317-640-52
WHEREAS, the congregation Iglesia ni Cristo has obtained a conditional use
permit from the City of Poway in 1983 which contained specific conditions of
approval relating to the conduct of a church on a residentially zoned property
located at 12730 Elm Park Drive, in the RS-7 zone; and
WHEREAS, an annual review was brought before the Poway City Council as a
result of the recei pt of nei ghborhood compl a ints regardi ng the use of the
property by the church; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined that it was necessary to consult with
the neighbors concerning the need to amend conditions of approval as an
alternative to the revocation of Conditional Use Permit 83-01, in order to
rectify ongoing problems generated by the church's activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does hereby resolve as follows:
Section I; Environmental Findinos:
The subject action is exempt from the under the provi s ions of the
California Environmental Quality Act, Class I, an existing facility.
Section 2: Findinos:
1. The approved project is consistent with the general plan in that
semi-public uses are permitted in residential zones with benefit of
a conditional use permit, provided the applicants abide by required
conditions of approval.
2. That the harmony in scale, bulk, coverage and density is consistent
with adjacent uses, in the existing buildings are single story, low
profil e structures which mirror the scale of surrounding
construction.
3. That there are available public facilities, services and utilities
already in place.
4. That there will not be harmful effect upon desirable neighborhood
characteristics, in that interim conditions are contained herein,
which the applicants will either abide by or the conditional use
permit may be declared null and void at the next scheduled public
hearing on this project which is tentatively scheduled for August
. 22, 1995.
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5. That the generation of traffic will not adversely impact the
surrounding streets and/or the City's Circulation Element, in that
on-street parking will not be permitted by attendees of the church.
Parking will only be permitted within designated paved parking lots
on the church's property.
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6. That the site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or
development which is presently establ ished there, in that the
interim conditions limit the use of the faCility in terms of hours
of operation, maintenance practices, and conduct of church
activities in order to prevent further disruption of residential
neighbors lives.
7. That there will not be sign Hi cant harmful effects upon
environmental quality and natural resources, because the site has
been previously disturbed and no significant environmental resource
exist there.
8. That there are no other relevant negative impacts of the proposed
use that cannot be mitigated.
Section 3: Citv Council Decision:
The City Council hereby approves the extension of Conditional Use Permit
83-01, subject to the following conditions:
Within 30 days of approval (1) the applicant shall submit in writing that
all conditions of approval have been read and understood; and (2) the
property owner shall execute a Covenant on Real Property.
The use conditionally granted by this permit shall not be conducted in
such a manner as to interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of
surrounding residential and commercial uses.
This conditional use permi t shall be subject to a bi-monthly, then
quarterly review by the Director of Planning Services for compliance with
the conditions of approval and to address concerns that may have occurred
duri ng the past year. I f the permi tis not in comp li ance wi th the
conditions of approval, or the Planning Services Department has received
complaints, the next required review before the City Council shall
consider modification or revocation of the use permit.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS REQUIRED. COMPLIANCE SHALL BE
. APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES.
1.. THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK:
1. A minor development review for the design of the pocket park shall
be submitted to City Planning staff by July 5,1995, and be presented
to the City Council by August 1, 1995.
2. Site preparation and any necessary demolition work for the park
shall begin by August 7, 1995.
. 3. Construction of the park shall begin by September 9, 1995.
- lL. CHURCH OPERATIONS:
1. Hours of use of the premises shall be limited to between 6:30 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m.
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2. No outside activities including, but not limited to, social events,
shall continue after 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, or 11:00
p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (The parking lots are to be empty at
these times.)
3. No outside amplified sound shall be permitted at any time.
4. Noise levels shall not exceed 45 decibels at any time, when measured
at the property line adjoining a residential lot.
S. No special outdoor events shall be conducted on the property without
an approved temporary use permit from the City of Poway and written
consent from all adjoining property owners/ residents.
IlL. SITE IMPROVEMENTS:
1. A six-foot high tan slump block wall shall be installed by the
church at the rear property lines of the homes which back up to the
church property by August 22, 1995.
2. Grading shall be accomplished and fixtures installed as required to
correct existing drainage problems over the rear yards of adjoining
homes fronting Silverlake Drive, which originates on the church's
property. Work shall be completed by August 22, 1995.
3. All grading and drainage improvement designs necessary to complete
the wall construction, and drainage corrections, shall be submitted
for review to the Poway Engineering Services Department by July 7,
1995.
lL. TRAFFIC AND PARKING:
1. No on-street parking shall be permitted.
2. Church attendees shall park in paved parking lots only.
3. Speed humps shall be installed at the exit of each church parking
lot to control excessive speed when leaving the parking area.
Y.... PROPERTY MAINTENANCE:
GENERAL:
1. Install two standard size trash dumpsters inside a six-foot high
masonry enclosure, with painted, solid wood gates by July 7, 1995.
The placement of the enclosure shall be to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning services.
. 2. Pedestrian access to Papago Drive shall be closed. The easement
, shall be vacated, and deeded to both adjoining residential
properties. This shall be accomplished by August 22, 1995.
3. After each use of the premises, police the grounds and parking areas
for trash. Provide adequate trash containers and ash cans on the
property. Do not throw trash, cigarette butts or any other item
into neighbors yards and/or streets.
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4. Remove a 11 accumul ated junk and debris from the property, as
required by the Poway Municipal Code, within ten (10) calendar days.
LANDSCAPING:
1. The entire lot shall be thoroughly weeded and fertilized, irrigation
restored to all parts of the property, appropriate plant materials
added on the slopes, by July 25, 1995.
2. The plant materials and lawns shall thereafter be maintained in a
healthy, thriving conditions free of weeds, trash and debris as
provided in the Poway Municipal Code.
3. Container trees, a minimum of 24 inch box size, shall be added to
the existing upper parking lot, to be distributed at a rate of one
tree for every three parking spaces, as provided in CUP 83-01, and
by the Poway Zoning Ordinance. This shall be accomplished by July
25, 1995.
ll.. NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH:
The church shall appoint several representatives to meet twice per month
with a neighborhood subcommittee of two or more residents to review
improvements and discuss any ongoing problems.
Y.I..L. ON-GOING ASSESSMENT:
Planning Services staff shall report to the City Council concerning
progress toward and achievement of the conditions contained in this
resolution on the following dates August 22, 1995, October 17, 1995, and
December 12, 1995; thereafter on a quarterly basis for the following 1996
calendar year.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Poway, State of
California, this 27th day of June, 1995.
Don Higginson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
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City Clerk REC~iVEO
City ofPoway JUN 2 0 ~
13325 Civic Center Drive
Poway, CA. 92064 PLANNING DEPT.
Dear Sirs:
I would like to express my opinion concerning Conditional Use Permit 83-01 which is up for
review on 20 June 1995 in the city council chambers.
Summary Statement of concerned residents regarding compliance with and renewal of Conditional
Use Permit 83-ol.
It is my position as a concerned Poway Resident living adjacent near the Congregation Iglesia ni
Cristo that significant requirements set forth in the Conditional Use Permit 83-01 have been largely
ignored since it was issued in 1983. The church bas had more than adequate time to comply with
these requirements, but instead has: 1) proposed to the City Council that the church's obligations
in the permit ( including the pocket park) be removed or delayed, 2) perfonned construction
without valid }"'ul.its, 3) sought to barricade itself from the SIllTOunding community by
constructing an illegal fence and signs, and 4) generally demonstrated disregard towards the
community by holding noisy nightly meetings and creating unacceptable traffic in the area. I
therefore do not support approval for cOntinued use of the property by the Congregation Iglesia ni
Cristo unless an provisions of Conditional Use Permit 83-01 are immediately met in full.
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Jeffrey S. Bertino
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Poway, CA
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June 14, 1995 JUN 2 0 1995. Re: Iglesia ni Cristo
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PLANNING DEPT.
To whom it may concern,
Our family moved into our home exactly one year ago this month. In this
year we have experienced many situations that have concerned us about the group,
the Iglesia ni Cristo. This group's property sits back to back wi th our
property. There is also a walkway connect ing the church property to Papago Drive
which runs along our property. Ona weekly basis we experience ongoing problems.
When it was brought to our at tent ion that this group plans to expand their
exist ing bui lding and services, it alarmed us. We live in a small. quiet
neighborhood. A large church does not belong in our neighborhood. CUrrently,
the Iglesia ni Cristo group is creat ing havoc in our neighborhood. Following are
some of our experiences with Iglesia ni Cristo:
1- On numerous occasions, our driveway has been obstructed by cars parking
near the walkway to the church.
2. On an ongoing basis. there is trash thrown into our front. back. and side
yards. Candy wrappers, soda cans, cigarette butts. half -eaten food.
socks, etc. Most of the trash is thrown over the fence from the walkway
into our back yard.
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3. The youth, who frequent ly use the walkway for access to the church
grounds. have been loud and disruptive. They often yell and scream, and
on occasion have shot off popguns in the walkway. The church does not
take responsibility for maintaining their walkway.
4. The congregation uses the church yard as one big parking lot. They park
their cars on the grass area that backs up against our back-yard fence,
even though they have a paved parking lot. This group worShips late into
the night, sometimes as late as mid-night. The group also worships early
morning before the sun rises during the week. As these people leave their
services and go to their cars, they are not considerate of the neighbors.
They will shout to one another, and have many times honked their car horns
at all hours. The headlights from the cars that park on the grass, flash
. right into our bedroom windows.
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5. As the group e.'l:pands. the increase of street traffic will be a BIG
problem. Our neighborhood has a large number of families with children.
If our roads become high-traffic roads, it will be unsafe for our children
to play.
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6. After we moved into our home, we found we had little privacy due to the
Iglesia ni Cristo group. We constantly have to deal with people peering
into our backyard through the holes in our wood fence, as well as people
mulling around their cars when they are parked along our back fence. We
are concerned that our limited privacy will be totally taken away with the
building of a new church building over one story. A tall building will
allow upper story windows to look right down into our home.
In conclusion, it has been our observation that the Iglesia ni Cristo has
demonstrated great negl igence in caring for and maintaining their existing
grounds. Further, Iglesia ni Cristo has fai led to demonstrate any care or
concern for the consideration of the people in our neighborhood. It is our
opinion that expansion of Iglesia ni Cristo would be further damaging to our
neighborhood.
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12731 Papago Drive
Poway, CA 92064
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IGLESIA HI CRISTO .;P~- J.1~1)
POWAY CONGREGATION
12730 ELMPARK LAKE
POWAY, CALIFORNIA 92064
The Honorable Don Higginson
Mayor of the City of Poway
13325 Civic Center Drive
Poway, CA 92064
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Through this letter, we would like to relate to you our
feeling towards the issues which were voiced out by our neighbors
during the council meeting on June 20, 1995. We admit that we were
remiss on some issues, but at the same time, we would like to
reveal the facts and circumstances surrounding the major complaints
which we never have the chance to address during the meeting. We
would like now to present our side concerning the following
issues:
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED CITY PARK
The major issues which delayed the construction of the park
were the handling of the liability insurance and the
maintenance of the park. The city adhered to its stand that
the church should be liable for the insurance and maintenance
and the church was holding on to its position that we will
handle the insurance and maintain the park for a length of
time and then turn them over to the city.
It was only recently that a mutual agreement was reached by
both parties. The church is now ready to build the park and
already ass igned Mr. Gary Hoyt to design the plan for the
park. Once the plan is approved and the necessary permit
granted, the construction of the park will start since the
mother church has already appropriated the fund for this
purpose.
PARKING
We were accused of obstructing our neighbors' driveways,
parking by the fire hydrant, and on the grass area at the back
of our chapel.
For more than 12 years that we were in the neighborhood, there
was one incident that a brother was cited by the Sheriff's
office for parking near the fire hydrant. For more than 3
years now, we are discouraging our brethren to park at Elmpark
Lane during our worship services even to the chapel side of
the street. To impose this, we assigned some of our
brothers as parking guards. After the first neighborhood
meeting, we secured the access leading to the back of our
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chapel to prohibit our members to use it as parking area.
NOISE GENERATION
Our neighbors accused our members of conducting all night rock
parties, youth talking loudly, loud car and transistor radios,
playing late night basketball, worship services before the sun
rises and sometimes as late as midnight.
We have occasional youth gatherings but only during week-ends
and they never go beyond 10 in the evening. Our youth do not
indulge in rock parties because it is against our church
doctrines and besides these gatherings were being monitored
closely by the church elders. We have year-end celebration
that can go beyond 10 in the evening. However, for the last
3 years we were holding our year-end gathering off-site by
renting school auditoriums and civic centers.
About 5 years ago, there was one incident that some of our
members played basketball after 10 pm, but the incident was
not repeated. Our brethren have been advised not to play
basketball late at night and lately we took down the
basketball board. We apologized if some times our young
members because of their age and energy played their car and
transistor radios loudly. However we are constantly teaching
and reminding them to conform to the standard of our
neighbors.
Our worship services are being conducted in a very solemn and
dignified manner since we are doing this in honor of our God.
We have 3 worship services on Thursday and Sunday to
accommodate our members since our present chapel is limited in
capacity. We have a 6 AM worship service on Thursday for our
brethren who cannot attend our evening worship services.
However, they have to leave right after the worship service
since most of them have to work. After 10 in the evening,
there is no one in the chapel except for some brethren who are
assigned as guard. The schedule of our worship services are
as follows:
Thursday: 6 AM, 6 PM, and 8 PM
Sunday: 7 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM
MAINTENANCE OF THE CHAPEL AND ITS SURROUNDING
We are conducting once a year chapel day for a complete
beautification and clean-up of our property, twice a year
removal of accumulated trash, monthly general clean-up, and
bi-weekly cleaning of the chapel and immediate surrounding in
preparation for our worship services. It seems that this
effort is not enough to meet the standards of our neighbors.
After the first neighborhood meeting, we doubled our effort.
We fixed our irrigation system, we removed the fence, we
planted more shrubs, and re-seed our lawn. We are now
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allocating twice a year chapel day, weekly general clean-up,
and ongoing beautification projects.
BONFIRE
We admit that in two occasions we had bonfire in our
property, one during the day in 1986 and the other at night in
1992. However, in both cases, we secured permit from the City
Fire Department. No other incident of this nature occurred
after that.
STREET TRAFFIC
We dispute that a bigger house of worship will generate bigger
volume of street traffic than the present condition. In the
first place, we will still be maintaining our present worship
services schedule so the total membership will be distributed
according to the schedule they prefer. It is also the pOlicy
of the church that once the locale becomes big, another locale
will be established for an effective administration of the
members.
We would like to mention at this point that after the first
neighborhood meeting, two incidents of vandalism happened in our
property. One was on May 6, 1995 when one glass window was stoned
and the security lights surrounding the chapel were intentionally
broken. The other incident was on June 22, 1995 when the other
window of our office was broken too. Both incidents were reported
to the Poway Police Department.
We are not deterred by these incidence and we will continue to
work with our neighbors for the betterment of the community. Now
that we are fully aware of their concerns, we will do our best to
correct them. We are sure that most of these concerns will be
minimized if not totally eliminated once the new house of worship
is constructed.
Sincerely yours,
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Poway Residen
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June 27, 1995 JUN 2 7 1995
Ms. Reba Wright-Quasller p, ''''i''
Director of Planning Services
City of Poway
13325 Civic Center Drive
Poway, CA 92064
Re: Conditional Use Permit 83-01
Annual Review Report
Dear Ms. Wright.Quastler:
As of today. June 27, 1995, we are in receipt of the Agenda Report Summary regarding
Conditional Use Permit B3-01 and resolution IfP -- Interim Conditions. We also understand that
Ihe report will be brought before the Poway City Council this evening for review and possible
action.
At this time we would like to express our concern regarding the time constraints pUI on certain
work to be accomplished, which were determined necessary as a result of a neighborhood
meeting held with staff on June 22, 1995. Specifically I am referring to the fOllowing. which is
part of Resolution P -- Interim Conditions:
. Page 3, Section III: SITE IMPROVEMENTS
/111. Completion of a 6-foot high tan slump brick wall along the neighbors' property lines
by August 22. 1995. The fence will be over 900' long with perhaps many changes, or
steps, in Its height to accommodate the different grade elevations surrounding the
property. Only 56 consecutive days, or 40 working days, are being allowed for the
design, issuance of permits for, and construction 01 the lence. The solid masonry fence
also exceeds the original C.U.P. 83-01, paragraph IfB, which calls lor the existing solid
fencing 10 be repaired and repainted. A new, 9oo-fool masonry fence will require
additional planning and Ihe work should be coordinated with the site drainage plan,
Therefore, the time alloned for lIS completion should be extended another 80 calendar
days, or a minimum of 40 working days, to about Oclober 27.
/112. DraInage problem to be resolved by Augusl 22. This relates to #1 above In thaI if
a solid masonry fence Is to be built, water or runoff Is not going to penetrate the fence.
A complele slle drainage plan Is being proposed as part of Ihe amended C.U.P. for a
new building. The preliminary draInage plans are currently being prepared and should
be ready for submittal to the City Engineering Department by mld-July. Issuance 01
permlta by the City determines when the work can begin. 8ee Item "3.
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'3. Requires that designs for item numbers 1 and 2 above be submitted to the
Engineering Department by July 7,1995 or 5 working days from today, considering that
July 41s a national holiday, On June 20.1995 the Civil Engineering firm for this projecl
flew the site and is currently preparing the existing site survey and topographic maps
which will be completed during the week of July 3. 1995. As Indicated in #1 above
there is extensive work involved in designing a fence over 900 feet long and a drainage
plan for a 3,2 acre site. We Iherefore request an extension of at least 30 days for the
submittal of preliminary drawings to the City to allow for proper design and approvals,
As we are currently in our dry season we should not expect excessive rain runoff during
this extension.
. Section V: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
#1. This item requires the construction of a masonry dumpster enclosure by July 7,
1995 or 5 working days from now, This work should be coordinated with the grading
of the site and possible construction of the masonry fence, The placement of the
dumpster must also be coordinated with the Director of Planning Services, We suggest
that a temporary dumpster location be selected and utilized until the permanent location
be determined, the site graded accordingly and masonry work undertaken. The
temporary dumpster could be screened using chain link fence with slats as a visual
barrier. This extension of time would coincide with the fence construction.
. LANDSCAPING: ITEMS 1, 2, & 3
The requirement to landscape the property by July 25, 1995 does not take into account
the time required to grade the site for drainage, 10 Construct the fence and to develop
the Neighborhood Park. Park construction and site grading will eliminate virtually all of
the existing parking. which will not be needed anyway as the church proceeds with their
building program. The first step in the church construction process will be to demolish
Ihe existing buildings. The church membership will find temporary meeting spece off.
site once the building program is underway, How quickly this happens depends on how
soon approvals can be obtained from the City.
It Is our recommendation that the maintenance of the lot. restoration of Irrigation,
weeding and feeding be coordinated with the fence construction, grading and
construction of the Park. Any new landscaping or planting should be coordinated with
an approved landscape plan for the entire site and Its Installation be done In the
approptlate sequence with antlolpated construction.
To summarize end conclude: The members of Iglesia NI Cristo wish to proceed with the
oonstructlon of a new worshIp center. The scope of Ihls project Inoludes demolition of all
existing structures, grading and reconstruction of the entire site Inoludlng the parking araes,
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landscaping and construction of a church and a small fellowship building. All construction Is
10 be accomplished at one time. Funding for the project is in place and work on the necessary
documentation, applications and plans Is proceeding as quickly as possible.
The church respectfully requests that the present time limits imposed for resolving
neighborhood concerns be adjusted to be In keeping with the necessary sequence of events
and the vast scope of the project.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Glenn Groth Architect, AlA
Resident Architect for Iglesia Ni Cristo
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