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Mike Oliver -2- January 10, 1996 2. To approve a Planned Development to permit the mixed -usage of religious assembly and related uses, such as administrative offices and the printing of church related publications, at the discretion of the Planning Commission and the City Council. DISCUSSION The buildings, previously used by the Plumber's and Pipe Fitter's for training and assemblies will adequately serve the needs of the Berkland Baptist Church. The buildings are in "move -in" condition and the interior remodel of classrooms into one large sanctuary is the only significant work to take place prior to the Church occupying the site. The occupancy of the site for religious assembly and a small printing business will not include any significant changes to the exterior. Religious assembly is an acceptable use due to the property's location, adjacent to a single family neighborhood. The purpose of the IL District is to provide areas for moderate to low -intensity industrial uses capable of being located adjacent to residential areas. Church uses are typically located in or adjacent to residential areas. The printing business by itself is considered a permitted use in the IL District. The proposal will be compatible with the immediate residential neighborhood and industrial area. The site is conveniently located so that it is served by the I-880 (Nimitz) corridor, Marina Boulevard and Merced Street. Furthermore, the applicant finds the City the only area easily accessible from Berkeley and Albany in the north, Fremont and Milpitas in the south, and Castro Valley and Livermore in the east. The parking supply on the site exceeds the required amount for religious assembly. The parking requirement for religious assembly is one space per 100 square feet of main seating area (sanctuary is 4,984 square feet). The church is required to have 50 spaces. The 182 spaces on the site exceeds the required number of spaces for the religious assembly. The proposal will enable the vacant property to be a productive and viable space. The proposal will provide activity on the site and services which should have no significant impact on the existing residential and industrial areas. CONCLUSION The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the proposed Reclassification (A- 95-7), and approve the proposed Planned Unit Development (PD-95-3) subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, by motion. 302