VIETNAMESE BAPTIST CHURCH RECEIVES PERMISSION TO USE BUILDING AS A CHURCH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

For More Information, Please Contact:
Name: Diane Wetherbee, City Attorney
Telephone: 972-941-7125

District Judge Greg Brewer ruled that the Plano Vietnamese Baptist Church will
be allowed to use the building located at 1616 G Avenue as a church although the
property does not meet the City’s lot regulation requiring a minimum site area of
two acres for such use.

The Church previously appeared before the Board of Adjustment to request a
variance. However, based on the evidence provided to the Board during the
hearing, the Board lacked the legal basis for granting their request. The Church
appealed the Board’s decision to District Court as allowed by statute.

With the Judge’s ruling, the Church can now apply for a Certificate of
Occupancy.

- 30 -