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} 1. USE PERMIT NO. PA-0700293 OF ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH OF RIPON CIO FATHER PETER CAROTA for a regional church for 700 members to be completed in four phases consisting of a 2,000 square foot chapel, a 20,000 square foot church,a 50,000 square foot K-8 school for up to 200 students and a youth center, a 30,000 square foot multi-purpose building and offices,.and a l 4,000 square foot convent(Use Type: Religious Assembly- Regional &Educational Services- General). The project site is located on the west side of Carrolton Road, 1200 feet north of State Route.120,west of Escalon (Supervisorial District 4). Jason Jones, Associate Planner, introduced the staff report into record. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: PROPONENTS: Peter Carota said the church is too small and they need more room. i John Davitico said he supports the project. There is a need for this church in this community. The population has grown, and they need more room. Steve Sko said he supports the project. The parish has outgrown the church. Russ Newman said the site was a junk yard before the church came in. k r Joan Bisumac said she supports the project. The site used to have trash and drug users on the property. The church bought the site and cleaned up the property. i a Angel Suvio said he supports the project: i OPPONENTS: James Colton said this area is zoned agriculture. The existing.church has enough room to handle the people that are already there. A sound wall should be put up.•�-.This is a major road for trucks. Noise and odor pollution from trucks is a big problem. Traffic bottlenecks and backs up. l l Katie Patterson, representing the Farm Bureau, said she has concerns about environmental impacts. Agricultural land is being taken away. This site is surrounded by agriculture. There is a right to farm ordinance. Noise, dust, and odors from farming operations will conflict with the church. She said a full EIR i should be done for this project. George Patton said he is not opposed to the church but is opposed to the increased traffic and noise impacts. REBUTTAL: Peter Carota said there are a lot of farmers that support this project. The services are too full, and they need more room. Alex Chetley, Public Works said a traffic study was conducted. Peak hours were studied. Intersections were looked at. Impacts are reflected in the conditions of approval. A traffic control plan will be required. I PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: ° Commissioner Nickerson said the church probably needs more seats. He supports the project. r Commissioner Villapudua said the church has done a good job of cleaning up the property. The proposed C PC MINUTES PC: 3-19-09 4 #