Despite protests from nearby residents, a Los Angeles City Council committee backed permits Tuesday to allow the construction of a $1.5-million church in a Northridge neighborhood already troubled with traffic from nearby Cal State Northridge.
The Mandarin Baptist Church would be allowed to build a sanctuary, auditorium and classrooms as long as members abide by requirements that include providing ample parking and lush landscaping and constructing a wall around the church. Also, church functions must be held no later than 9:30 p.m.
