3632-3638 LAWTON ST

Project Architect - The Church provides safe, educational and spiritual needs to the entire community. - The new church will have a new and better design to better serve the community. - He described the architectural aspects of the new construction.

- All the activities of the church serve everyone in the community, which are all valuable services.

- He is not a member of the church yet he knows many of the members. - There is always a need for spiritual matters in the City. - He hopes that the Commission will reconsider their position and approve this project.

- Many of the members do not receive monetary compensation for what they do. The only thing they receive is the satisfaction of serving their church and their community.

Office of Supervisor Yee - Supervisor Yee is in full support of this project.

- He lives on 40th Avenue. - The church has benefited his family and the community.

Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - He is a founding member of the church. - He hopes that the Commission will approve the project so they con continue to serve the Sunset District.

Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - He was born and raised in San Francisco. - He supports the building project of the church since there is a shortage of space at the church.

Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - He lives and works in San Francisco. - His family benefits from the services the church provides. - There is a tremendous outreach to other countries. - He hopes that the Commission will approve this project so they can provide more opportunities to service their community.

Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - He has lived in the Sunset since 1973 and has been a member of the church since 1980. - All of the ministries at the church require more space.

Executive Committee of the Women's Ministry - Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - She was born and raised in San Francisco - They offer bible study, outreach, retreats, etc. - She believes that there have been about 300 women who have benefited from this ministry through the years. - She hopes that the Commission will approve this project so that their ministry will continue to grow.

- He has lived in San Francisco for 25 years. - They provide a large senior citizen program, children's program, youth program, etc. - They serve all the physical and spiritual needs. - They don't have the resources to solve all the housing problems of San Francisco.

Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - He is a 5th generation San Franciscan and has lived in the Sunset District for 25 years. - He is a member and actively working with young adult groups.

- She has lived in San Francisco for many years. - Their church has a mission to provide a spiritual need as well as the social and psychological needs of their members.

Friendship Partner to International Students - Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - These international students attend San Francisco State University. - They help international students make their stay here better.

Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - He has lived near the church for over 26 years. - He has been able to take his children to day camp, Sunday school classes, etc. - The current building is too small. The new building will provide more space for their ministry.

Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - She has lived in San Francisco all her life. - She hopes that the Commission will approve this project - They are always turning away families because of the lack of space. - This project will enhance the quality of life to the citizens of San Francisco.

Volunteer, Sunrise Preschool - The preschool ministry is based on the approval of this petition. - They have a long waiting list of children trying to get into the school.

Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - He is a 4th generation San Franciscan. - There are 6 services available to the Community. - There is a wonderful senior ministry at this church.

Minister of Music - Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - Many of the members attend musical activities but there is limited space for equipment and activities.

Church Administrator - Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - There is not enough available space for the ministry and activities they need to provide for the community. - They have had to turn away people because of the lack of space.

Pastor - Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - They have helped members who have terminal illnesses, low income, counseling, youth, elderly, etc. - He would like the Commission to approve this project so they can continue to provide services to the community.

Church Member - Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - This project is a worthy one and supports the needs of the community. - They did a community outreach and obtained over 2,800 signatures in support of this project. - They have been proactive and have been concerned with the neighbors. - Allowing this project to move forward will be a benefit to the community and to the City.

Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - He is in support of the project. - He has lived in the Sunset District since 1952. - If this project is not approved it will affect various neighbors and various services that are provided today. - He hopes that the Commission and Department will consider the request and balance the need for housing with the need to provide various services and activities to the neighborhood and membership.

- He has lived across the street from the Church for 52 years. - Some of the residents are concerned about deteriorating further the high-density traffic and the parking problem in the neighborhood day and night. - Staff from the church takes most parking spots.

Architect - This is a very active church, which is growing and fills various needs of the community like kindergarten, youth programs, etc. (-/+) John J. Jordan - He has lived on 43rd Avenue for the last 43 years. - He gets along wonderfully with the congregation that is growing every day. - The only issue he has is that parking is horrendous. - He would like to have the 16 parking places designated to staff.

Architect - There are activities in the church 7 days a week. - Attendees are anxious to attend the various activities, which fill their spiritual, cultural, and language needs.

Sunset Chinese Baptist Church - This church provides various activities for its members and non-members. - The project is about to provide a better use for the church and the community.

- He is a youth member of the church. - They have to rent space from an adjacent church in order to carry out their activities. They have to carry equipment, etc., which becomes a burden.