Small Buddhist meditation and retreat center proposed for converted house at 1125 N. Crossover Rd.; staff recommends approval
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Summary
Applicant proposed converting an existing residence and detached garage at 1125 N. Crossover Road to a Buddhist meditation and retreat center with appointment‑only sessions, limited weekly services and a maximum typical attendance of 20–30 people on Sundays; staff recommended approval, concluding impacts would be minimal and parking sufficient.
An applicant requested a conditional‑use permit to convert a residence at 1125 N. Crossover Rd. into a small Buddhist meditation and retreat center; staff recommended approval, finding the use small and compatible with the residential neighborhood.
Staff described the property as a residential parcel adjacent to a church. The proposal would reuse a detached garage and part of the existing house to create a cultural/recreational facility operated by a nonprofit. Programming would be appointment‑only Monday through Friday, occasional services on Sunday, one full‑time employee and governance by a nonprofit board. Staff estimated typical Sunday attendance at 20–30 people and said existing driveways and a loop drive provide sufficient on‑site parking for the proposed scale.
Because religious uses are not subject to the city’s design standards when fully enclosed, staff clarified that the proposal is predominantly an outdoor/partially open use (the plan refers to a reuse of detached structures). Staff recommended approval and noted that any later expansion would require returning to the commission for a new conditional use review. Staff concluded the project’s small scale and limited traffic made it compatible with surrounding residential uses.
No formal action was taken at the agenda‑setting session; the item will proceed to the regular meeting for formal consideration.