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PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting — March 21, 2017 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairperson Erin Nichols-Matkaiti, Commissioners Steve Danger, Marvin Deick, Jeanne Frischman, Dania Miwa, and Verne McPherson Absent: Commissioner Melissa Murphy Also Present: Janice Gundlach- Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director, and Paul Jacobsen-Councilmember Agenda Review: There were no changes to the agenda. Minutes from February 21, 2017: Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner Miwa, to approve the February 21, 2017 meeting minutes as presented. Approved 6-0. Council Action: Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Council conducted interviews for Commission positions and would be making appointments prior to April. He explained the Council was considering how to improve and enhance communication between the City Council and its Commissions. He stated work continues on the Comprehensive Plan and input was being gathered from the public. He invited the public to attend the neighborhood meeting at Hanson Park this Thursday evening. It was noted the Council has agreed to sell land to AN and TUV SUD within the New Brighton Exchange. He commented on the flood mitigation improvements the Rice Creek Watershed District was completing within Hanson Park. He thanked Commissioner McPherson and Commissioner Deick for their service to the community on the Planning Commission. He then stated that this would be his last meeting as the Council Liaison and noted Councilmember Strub was be taking over for him in April. Chairperson Nichol s -M atkaiti and Commissioner Danger thanked Councilmember Jacobsen for acting as a stellar liaison to the Planning Commission. Public Hearing: (A) Peter Beck, acting on behalf of the United Theological Seminary, requests consideration of a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a K-8 Charter School serving 300 students at 3000 5th ST NW — TABLE PER APPLICANT REQUEST to April 18, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. Planning Director Janice Gundlach requested the Commission table action on this item to April 18, 2017 per the applicant's request. Motion by Commissioner Frischman, seconded by Commissioner Danger, to table action on this item to the April 18, 2017 Planning Commission meeting.