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Proposed Datta Yoga Center, USA at 12925 W Bethany Rd,Tracy, CA 95304 Assessor's Parcel Number(APN): 212-020-07 Project Overview— The proposed project is to request Use Permit to allow a place of prayer, meditation and cultural & community service assembly under the name of Datta Yoga Center(DYC)to erect three new buildings under two phases— Phase 1: • This property is 22.156 gross acres agricultural land situated close to the corner of S Lammers Rd and W Bethany Rd of Tracy. This property is located at 12925 W Bethany Rd, Tracy, CA 95304. • A 5,000 sq ft assembly hall to accommodate no more than 250 visitors with 150 parking spaces with ADA parking close to the building • A 50'X60' (3,000 sq ft) priest quarters residence with a pool will be constructed to be used by our Spiritual master and assistants. Phase 2: • 7,000 sq ft addition to the Phase 1 assembly hall. • Approximately 12,000 Square Foot(SF)main prayer/meditation Temple. • Addition of 150 new parking spaces for a total of 300. • The proposed buildings will be pre-engineered steel structures which only require a 6'to 8'slab for a foundation that does not require any extensive excavations like regular foundations.All new buildings will be constructed on an elevated up to 5 ft raised ground in order to protect them from flood hazards. • These structures will have a minimal natural and environmental impact. We are also planning to have some eco-friendly facilities such as Aromatic plant gardens which will be used towards the meditation and healing purposes etc. Highlights of this project—this facility will offer the following important services to the local public at large (Mountain House, Tracy, Lathrop, Tracy Hills etc.). Most importantly this property is located close to the Southwinds Church (at the corner of S Lammers Rd and W Middle Rd)which is great location for offering below religious services to the Indian and Asian communities. • Meditation &Prayer Services— o Our meditation services are accessible to nearby communities and open for all religions/groups without any discrimination. o Our Prayer/religious services are available during all days(at fixed timings)and the weekends(full day from morning to evening)and are accessible to the public from local communities at no cost. • Social and Community Services— o Blanket Drive Program-blankets will be distributed for people in need especially during the cold winter months o Second Harvest Food Bank—our volunteers help and support food banks in Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Martin Counties. o Homeless Shelter Food Donation-We also provide funds and donate food regularly 113Pages