Technology Associates <br />The statement also concludes that the ancillary equipment shed will look like an <br />extension of the chapel. This needs to be illustrated and better explained as to how <br />it fits within the area in terms of mass and scale and impact on the surroundings. The <br />supplemental information only shows a side view (View #10). What does the building <br />addition look like from West Amazon Road? <br />RESPONSE. The landscape plans of the proposed project indicate that the parcel is a host of a <br />mix of existing deciduous and coniferous trees, including pine trees of similar height to the <br />proposed monopine. Additional photo simulations from views across Amazon Road, south of <br />Fox Hollow and Potter Street have been provided to demonstrate the mix of abundant <br />vegetation and mature trees in the surrounding neighborhood as well as proposed <br />landscaping. The existing variety of trees and vegetation in addition to the trees and <br />landscaping proposed with this application provide context far the monopine to blend into the <br />environment. <br />The ancillary equipment will be housed in an extension of the existing building that will also <br />be utilized as Church storage. It is a minor addition in comparison to the size of the existing <br />structure and has no impact on the surroundings following completion of construction. The <br />extension will be finished to match the existing building and will also be surrounded by <br />landscape as shown in the additional photo simulations. <br />3. The applicant should also consider the possibility that a variance may not be granted to <br />allow above ground ancillary facilities, and provide for alternative designs (e.g. <br />underground or fully enclosed with additional sound buffering) as a contingency or means <br />to better address the approval criteria. <br />(b) The proposed structures, parking lots, outdoor use areas or other site <br />improvements which could cause substantial off-site impacts such as <br />noise, glare and odors are oriented away from nearby residential uses <br />and/or are adequately mitigated through other design techniques, such <br />as screening and increased setbacks. <br />RESPONSE: To meet the above criteria, the equipment shelter extension has been oriented <br />away from nearby residential uses to face the church playground and Fox Hollow Road. In <br />addition, all substantial offsite impacts have been mitigated through design of the <br />7117 SW Beveland Street, Suite 101 <br />Tigard, OR 97223 <br />(323) 559-4103 <br />Email: iacob.finney@taec.net <br />www.taec.net <br />3 <br />