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yard. This project will invade their privacy, security, and traffic for the rest of their life. There will be hundreds of cars coming in and out of there. He hopes staff will take all this under consideration. Mallik Amad, a member of Lodi Mosque, indicated he is not against the school or the project_ He is concerned about their safety. REBUTTAL: Steven Belzer said his clients asked Mr. Seligman and the Arayas to meet with him to discuss thei[ concerns and they refused. Mr. Belzer's clients spoke with.other neighbors, addressed thierr concerns;' revised the project; entered into agreernents, and satisfied therm. Mr..Belzer indieated.that there was an opportunity for the public to comment on the project and the environmental effects overthe past year and a half. The opponents waited for tonight's meeting to ask the Planning Commission to put.thisproject somewhere else. Regarding the lawsuit that Mr. Rishwain made-anybody can file a lawsuit..'Mr. Rishwain's lawsuit was signed by Mr. Rishwain, not by the mosque_ Mr_ Rishwain will have.to:prove his. allegations in court at some point in time_ Mr_ Belzer indicated that putting this project off is not going to solve anything. This is a good project, and these people intend to be good neighbors_ He sympathizes.with the neighbors, but there is no reason why the Commission should not approve this project. Commissioner Eley said this is a public hearing and is therefore open to the public. Commissioner Eley commented on the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (IOD) Mr. Belzer said that in terms of the IOD, it does not become effective until a roadway is accepted for dedication. The IOD is going to be recorded until such time the road improvements are actually built. By the time that occurs, in all likelihood the lawsuit should be over. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: Chairman Solari asked Sheryle Sparks, County Counsel, about the lawsuit. Ms. Sparks said she would have to take that under submission and review to be able to give the commission a legal response. Commissioner Stockar said there is some concern regarding the level of service of Lower Sacramento Road. Mike Callahan said that to complete the total segment from Harney to Armstrong, Public Works is going forward with the segment from Harney and ending somewhere within the Farooqia property. Commissioner Morri said that in fairness to both side he would be happy to make a motion to take this under submission to a date in June. Commissioner Carter said this site may be a good place for a church. She understands ail the arguments. She asked where do you teach your children when you can't find land inside of a city anymore to build the school or church that you need. Commissioner Eley said this is a good site for a church and school. He said that maybe constructing some sort of a buffer between the church and the houses would be of help. He would like to see the proponents come back with some sort of a plan to deal with the buffer and screening issue. Commissioner Morri said he would like to see this item taken under submission to a date in June, with the hearing closed. Chairman Solari indicated that Counsel will do some research regarding the title of the property. He said PC MINUTES -6 - PC: 4-21-05