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PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting — November 21, 2017 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairperson Erin Nichols-Matkaiti, Commissioners Jeanne Frischman, Nasreen Fynewever, Ben Jones, and Melissa Murphy Absent: Commissioner Steve Danger and Dania Miwa Also Present: Janice Gundlach- Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director, and Brian Strub-Councilmember Agenda Review: There were no changes to the agenda. Minutes from October 17,2017: Commissioner Fynewever requested the minutes reflect that she made no motions or seconds at this meeting. Motion by Commissioner Frischman, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to approve the October 17, 2017 meeting minutes as amended. Approved 5-0. Council Action: Councilmember Strub provided the Commission with an update from the Council. He reported the new Lions Park was open in the Exchange neighborhood. He stated this is a fully accessible playground and is a point of pride for the City. He noted the newly renovated Eagles Nest is open to the public. He reviewed the results from the recent election and invited all youth groups in the community to visit City Hall or a City Council meeting. He indicated the Council approved a Resolution that would allow student liaisons to serve on all Commissions. He thanked each of the Commissioners for their service to the community and wished them well in the New Year. Commissioner Fynewever and Chair Nichols-Matkaiti thanked Councilmember Strub for his service on the City Council. Public Hearing: (A) Consideration of a Site Plan and Special Use Permit for Donald "Skip" Wyland, acting on behalf of Pets Remembered, to construct a 10' x 25' addition to the rear (east) side of the existing building to accommodate a second cremation machine at 15 2nd AVE SE. Planning Director Janice Gundlach reported the applicant has made application for the following land use requests to facilitate construction of a 10' x 25', or 250 SF, addition to the existing industrial building at 15 2nd AVE SE: • Site Plan: Required in order to obtain a building permit for the addition. The purpose of the Site Plan is to ensure all building setbacks, floor area ratios, building height, and parking requirements are met. • Special Use Permit: Required in order to allow installation of a second cremation machine within the building. Pets Remembered is currently operating under a Special Use Permit that restricts the business