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the public record, following the public hearing (see EC 9.7330). For reference, the quasi-judicial hearing procedures applicable to this request are described at EC 9.7065 through EC 9.7095. Background and Present Request The subject property is 0.49 acre (21,344 square feet) in area and is currently developed with a two-story, 19,515 square foot building. The existing building, developed in 1963, was first occupied by a campus living organization. The current occupant, Serenity Lane, received a conditional use permit in 1972 (CU 72-38) to operate a drug and alcohol treatment center. Three additional conditional use permits were processed in following years to allow for expansion of the treatment center (CU 80-24; CU 83-16; CU 86-1). The present request is to convert the existing building into a campus living organization with associated landscaping and site improvements. The building's current footprint will remain, except for a small addition at the back exterior exit to provide for ADA-compliant egress. The proposed work is focused on interior alterations that increase functionality for a student living environment, and that bring the structure in to compliance with current building codes. However, other minor changes related to parking and exterior aesthetics are proposed as well. In summary, the project includes the following: • Add a new front entry awning and residential style architectural doors. • Update the East 16th Avenue front fagade with new finishes • Replace the existing windows in the proposed dormitory rooms with code-compliant egress windows • Remove some interior walls and reconfigure existing rooms to create new spaces • Add 34 long-term bicycle parking spaces as required for the campus living organizations • Retrofit the entire building for sprinklers and applicable ADA compliance Application Referrals and Public Hearing Notice On June 4, 2015, the applicant held a pre-application neighborhood/applicant meeting to provide neighborhood members an opportunity to review the proposal, share information, and identify issues regarding the proposal, as required by EC 9.7007. Three residents of the West University Neighborhood attended the meeting. According to the project representative, neighbors agreed that a campus living use was a reasonable change, and that they prefer the proposed residential use over commercial or medical uses. Concerns raised by neighbors were focused on bicycle parking, management of trash areas, and safety for future residents. The project representative provided a written summary of the meeting, which is included in the application file for reference. On June 15, 2015, the applicant submitted the CUP application. After review staff determined that the application was incomplete; on July 13th, 2015 the applicant submitted the requested supplemental information and at the same time forced the CUP application complete. On July 24, 2015, the Planning Division mailed and posted written notice of the public hearing, in accordance with the applicable code requirements. Serenity Lane (CU 15-2) August 2015 2 HO Agenda - Page 2