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Public Hearing to consider Amendment No. 1 of Use Permit U-97-13 to authorize the construction of a new 15,060 square foot religious temple to accommodate up to 600 persons per weekly service. The project also includes new and expanded facilities to accommodate the increased demand for parking, vehicle access, septic capacity, storm water retention, and fire suppression. The project is located at 2948 Rockville Road, 1/4 mile west of the City of Fairfield, within the Suisun Valley Agriculture "A-SV-20" Zoning District; APN 0150-260-040. Staff Recommendation; Approval
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and approve the Resolution to authorize the construction and use of the proposed religious facility expansion which primarily includes a new 15,060 square foot temple to accommodate up to 600 persons per weekly service (Draft Resolution, Attachment A).
SUMMARY:
The Guru Nanak Sikh Temple is requesting approval of the subject use permit amendment application to enhance and expand upon the existing religious facility to accommodate the needs of their growing congregation. The following actions are necessary in order to authorize the expansion of the existing religious facility:
* Board of Supervisors approval of Zone Text Amendment ZT-17-03 to modify Chapter 28 of the Solano County Code relating to legal, nonconforming churches within the Suisun Valley "A-SV-20" and "ATC" Zoning Districts;
* Board of Supervisors action to amend or supersede the existing Easement Deed and Agreement which limits development potential and use intensity of the subject site;
* Granting of Use Permit Amendment U-97-13-AM1 to authorize the project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with filing the Use Permit Amendment and subsequent environmental review have been paid to the Department of Resource Management by the applicant.
DISCUSSION:
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