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Hearing to consider the Dieu Nhan Buddhist Convent and Meditation Center project [Special Use Permit S13-0007]* to allow a convent and meditation center on property identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 069-150-14, consisting of 10.05 acres, in the Rescue area, submitted by Dieu Nhan Buddhist Meditation Association; and staff recommending the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration based on the Initial Study prepared by staff;
2) Adopt the mitigation monitoring program in accordance with CEQA Guidelines, Section 15074(d), as incorporated in the Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures; and
3) Approve Special Use Permit S13-0007, based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval as presented.
(Supervisorial District 4)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Request to consider Special Use Permit S13-0007/Dieu Nhan Buddhist Convent and Meditation Center submitted by DIEU NHAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION ASSOCIATION (Agent: Jim Wilson/Site Consulting) to allow a convent and meditation center (Zen Buddhist Meditation Center) to include housing for 28 nuns, Sunday service for 30 people, three special events and two organized retreats each year with attendance of up to 100 people, with half staying on the site. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 069-150-14, consisting of 10.05 acres, is located on the east and west side of Deer Valley Road, south of the intersection with Duncan Hill Road, in the Rescue area, Supervisorial District 4. [County Planner: Aaron Mount] (Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared)*
A Staff Report is attached.
CONTACT
Aaron Mount
Development Services Division-Planning
Community Development Agency