TO: Chair and Members of the Design Review Committee
THRU: Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director
FROM: Vidal F. M?rquez, Assistant Planner
1. SUBJECT
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Design Review No.4799-15, St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church Multi-Purpose Service Building, 941 N. Hewes Street
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2. SUMMARY
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Recommendation to the Planning Commission.
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The applicant proposes to construct a 17,762 square foot multi-purpose service building to include a gymnasium, observation spaces, Sunday school class rooms, kitchen, restrooms, storage rooms, and minor landscape improvements on an existing church property.
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3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Applicant/Owner: Coptic Orthodox Church - Diocese of Los Angeles and St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church
Property Location: 941 N. Hewes Street
General Plan Designation: Low Density Residential, 2-6 dwelling units per acre (LDR)
Zoning Classification: Single Family Residential, 7,000 square feet (R-1-7)
Existing Development: St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church
Associated Application: Major Site Plan Review No.1054-21
Previous DRC Project Review: Conditional Use Permit No. 2741-08, Conditional Use Permit No. 2741-08, Design Review No. 4205-07, and Minor Site Plan Review No. 0502-07 approved by the City on June 1, 2009, authorized the construction of sanctuary expansion, new parking lot, outdoor patio, landscaping improvements and an on-site shared parking agreement for various church and educational activities.
4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project proposes to replace an existing outdoor basketball court and lawn on the east side of existing sanctuary hall, in order to construct a 17,762 square foot enclosed multi-purpose service building. The multi-purpose service building will be utilized by church parishioners and their youth for the enjoyment of recreational and religious educational activities within an indoor environment. The building will also be used to host social and religious activities relat...
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