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applicant would have to apply for a Site Plan and PUD approval if TUV SUD wanted to construct the expansion space. Chairperson Nichols-Matkaiti asked if there was timeframe for the expansion. Mr. Mueller stated there was not. Commissioner Fynewever appreciated the proposed exterior building materials and color scheme. Commissioner Jones asked why the City was prepared to accept a smaller building on Outlot D. Planning Director Gundlach stated it would be difficult to be a put a 60,000 to 80,000 square foot building on this site given the fact there would be no room for expansion. She believed the building quality with the industrial flex user was a great fit for this property. In addition, the City wanted to keep TUV SUD in the community. Carlo Siciro, 1376 Old Highway 8, questioned how the new facility differed from their existing facility. Mr. Mueller stated the same testing would be conducted at the new facility and explained this would be a corporate campus relocation. Motion by Commissioner Miwa, seconded by Commissioner Jones to close the Public Hearing. Approved 6-0. Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner Fynewever to approve staff recommendation. Approved 6-0. Annual Commissioner Orientation City Clerk Marohn provided the Commission with handouts and a presentation orienting them on Planning Commission expectations. She described the City's governmental structure along with the Commissioners roles and responsibilities. She explained the authority of the Planning Commission was to make recommendations to the City Council as a group. She discussed the Open Meeting Law and Gift Law in detail with the Commission. She encouraged the Commissioners to establish a separate email account for City business. In addition, she encouraged Commissioners to use their iPads to review their meeting packets and for other City business. She reported the iPads were City property and would have to be returned to staff after a Commission member was done serving. Mayor Johnson reviewed the City of New Brighton's Norms of Behavior with the Commission. She encouraged the Commissioners to remember the chain of command. She recommended that all questions from the Planning Commissioners go through Planning Director Gundlach. Informational: (A) Comprehensive Plan Update: Planning Director Gundlach provided the Commission with an update on the Comprehensive Plan. She provided the Commission with a memo regarding next steps and schedule, the Community Engagement Results, and the DRAFT amendments to the Vision Plan Goals section of the Comprehensive Plan. She explained at this time, these documents are for informational purposes. According to the schedule, HKGi will appear before the Planning Commission in the months of June, July, and August. She encouraged the Commission to review the materials and bring specific questions or comments regarding anything to staff to ensure they are addressed at upcoming meeting discussions. 3