2026-009 - Allowing a Place of Worship on West Hazard Avenue

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2. That the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular case will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposed place of worship is not expected to be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The temple has been designed with perimeter masonry walls, compatible height and scale, and adequate on-site parking to reduce potential land use conflicts. Operational characteristics, including limited hours of activity and modest assembly sizes, further ensure compatibility with the surrounding residential neighborhood, and approval of the Conditional Use Permit provides ongoing regulatory oversight to maintain that compatibility. Accordingly, and subject to compliance with the conditions of approval, the City Council finds that the use will not be detrimental to the surrounding area. 3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. The proposed place of worship will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of surrounding properties because it is a community-serving use that is compatible with the scale and character of the neighborhood. The temple's design and operational characteristics reduce the potential for [and use conflicts, thereby supporting the continued viability and development potential of nearby properties, Accordingly, the City Council finds that the use will not be detrimental to the economic stability of the area. 4. That the proposed use shall comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. The proposed place of worship complies with the applicable provisions of the SAMC and the development standards of Specific Development No. 53 (SD-53), as proposed to be amended through Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-02. The Project has been designed to meet the regulations governing places of worship, including applicable standards related to height, setbacks, parking, and site design. Accordingly, the City Council finds that the proposed use conforms to the regulatory requirements of Chapter 41 of the SAMC. 5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City. The proposed place of worship is consistent with the Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR-11) land use designation and will not adversely affect the General Plan. Places of worship are community- Resolution No. 2026-009 Page 3 of 12