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1. USE PERMIT NO. PA-0300666 OF FAROOQIA ISLAMIC CENTER(C/O M. ARIL KHAN) to establish the Farooqia Islamic Center in two phases. Phase One will consist of a 1,600 square foot temporary tent structure to be used for worshipping and fundraising purposes and a 8,600 square foot classroom building. The proposed school will be for grades K-4 and enroll approximately 50 students. Phase Two, to begin within 36 months of approval, will include a 12,900 square foot worship hall for up to 440 worshippers. The tent structure will be removed after the completion of Phase Two. The project site is located on the east side of Lower.Sacramento Road, 1950:feet south of Harney Lane,southwest of Lodi (Supervisorial District 4). This item is continued.from the.rneeting of December 2,,2004,with the hearing open. Chairman Solari reminded everyone that this meeting will be pertaining to planning land use issues only. Jennifer Jolley, Senior Planner, introduced the staff report intothe record_ PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: PROPONENTS Commissioner Morri said that he had received a lot of correspondence regarding this project but has not spoken with anyone_ Commissioner Stocker said he spoke with some people regarding this project. Commissioner Eley said he received a number of phone calls as well as correspondence regarding this project but has not spoken with anyone. Commissioner Carter said she received correspondence regarding this project but has not spoken with anyone. Chairman Solari said he received a number of phone calls but was unable to return the calls. Steven Belzer, 1201 "K" Street, Sacramento, said he is the attorney for the Farooquia Islamic Center. A tent will be put on site on a temporary basis. Mr_ Belzer added that this project would be an asset to the community Commissioner Eley said there are compatibility concerns with the pesticides used by neighbors. Mr. Belzer indicated that they will not put children in harms way and said that the agreements address that issue. He added that Farooquia Islamic Center would be responsible. Commissioner Eley asked what agricultural use will be made for the remaining acreage. Nasim Khan, Board Member for Farooqia Islamic Center, 1112 Rivergate Drive, Lodi, said that there will be vegetables, strawberries, and corn. He also indicated that there is a buffer between the project and the neighbors. Commissioner Morri asked Mr. Belzer if the facility would be utilized by other surrounding congregations. Mr. Khan said the people who signed the petition are supporters of the project. They will not be utilizing the facilities on a regular basis. Commissioner Morri asked when Phase 2 would be completed. Mr. Khan said as soon as possible. It all depends on the donations. PC MINUTES - 2 - PC: 4-21-05