Scientology mission seeks site on Broadway

The Sonoma City Planning Commission at its meeting last Thursday considered a permit application by Donna Barton to conduct religious ceremonies in a commercial building located at 725 Broadway. Barton has started a Sonoma Mission for the Church of Scientology and expects up to 15 people to attend, from 7-9 pm on weekdays and on Saturday mornings. While the discussion ranged from how to fill out City paperwork to matters of constitutional protection, ultimately the matter was continued to a subsequent meeting, to allow Barton to address, among other things, parking requirements.