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Shrine of St. Teresa Parking Lot Expansion

Description

A conditional use permit application to expand an existing parking lot from 16 to 69 spaces on a 0.59-acre site.

Impact summary

Replaces a vacant grass lot with an asphalt parking lot, aiming to reduce street parking congestion while removing local green space.

Applicant

Name: Ken Vang
Address: 1363 North Maroa Avenue

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 1
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Mar 4, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Mar 4, 2026

Planning Commission — March 4, 2026

A conditional use permit application to expand an existing parking lot from 16 to 69 spaces on a 0.59-acre site.

Related issues (1)

Shrine of St. Teresa Parking Lot Expansion

The Shrine of Saint Teresa Church wants to pave a grassy lot at 1363 North Maroa Avenue to add 53 new parking stalls, bringing the total to 69. Church officials say it's necessary to handle growing attendance and stop visitors from parking on neighboring residential streets. Neighbors raised concerns about losing green space, increased traffic, and a lack of proper community notification.

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