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CLApproved Commissioner Danger inquired if CSI employees would be coming to the site in shifts or if they would be working onsite from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Planner Gundlach deferred this question to the applicant. Jim Flaherty, CSI, explained the balance of CSI workers would be arriving at work between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Chairperson Howard questioned how the CSI development would impact the remainder of Old Highway 8. Community Development Director Fernelius discussed the framework and vision the City had for developing these blocks. He reported that CSI had requested to shift their building and explained how this would impact access to and from the site. He then discussed at length the history of the Northwest Quadrant site. Commissioner Danger questioned what a park dedication fee was. City Planner Gundlach stated a Park Dedication fee was charged to developers when land was platted. The funds are paid into the park system and can be used for park improvements. Casey Hankinson, Ryan Companies, stated he was thrilled to be working with the City on the CSI project within the New Brighton Exchange. He reported this was a highly competitive project, noting five other municipalities had been considered for the development. Mr. Hankinson thanked staff for their continued efforts in moving this project forward. Jim Flaherty, Chief Administrative Officer at CSI, stated it had been a pleasure working with the City's staff and Ryan Companies to develop the new corporate campus. He explained that CSI had outgrown its current location and was looking forward to expanding within the City of New Brighton. He then discussed the cutting edge medical technologies that have been created by CSI. He thanked the City for their support and appreciated the Commission's consideration. Commissioner McPherson asked if CSI would have a cafeteria onsite. Mr. Flaherty stated a cafeteria was not in the plans but could be considered in future expansions. Chairperson Howard requested further information on the sidewalk connections. City Planner Gundlach reviewed the location of the sidewalks along the southerly entrance and Old Highway 8. She reported the City would be speaking with the County to request a crosswalk be installed at Central Park Boulevard. Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner Banker to close the Public Hearing. Approved 7 -0. Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner McPherson, to approve staffs revised 14 condition recommendation. Commissioner Nichols - Matkaiti requested further information on the signage. City Planner Gundlach indicated the applicant was requesting flexibility on the wall signs and all signs would be approved by staff through an administrative Sign Permit process. It was noted the sign on the east facade may be up to 120 square feet. This sign was being permitted at this size through the PUD. If the size were to increase, a PUD amendment was necessary for this sign only. Approved 7 -0. (C) City of New Brighton requests a Zoning Code Amendment, revising Article 6, Chapter 6, of which revisions relate to permitted uses, building types, and site standards, and also renaming the district from NWQ, Northwest Quadrant to NBE, New Brighton Exchange. City Planner Janice Gundlach reported City staff is initiating a Zoning Code Amendment impacting Article 6, Chapter 6, of the Zoning Code titled NWQ, Northwest Quadrant zoning district. The proposed amendment impacts items related uses permitted in the district, site standards, and building types. The proposed amendment also renames the district NBE, New Brighton Exchange to coincide with the rebranding effort that occurred in 2011. There are also numerous amendments that relate to the formatting of the ordinance, which became necessary due to the extent of the amendments (renumbering, re- lettering, adding /deleting sections, etc.). The City Attorney has assisted staff in the ordinance rewrite and the draft proposed includes his edits. City Planner Gundlach stated it is important to acknowledge the original ordinance was drafted and adopted in 2007 and was based upon the principals in the 2005 Northwest Quadrant Framework Plan and Design Guidelines. The framework 4