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November 27, 2018 Page 4 of 6 available on the City's website in the Tuesday, November 27th meeting packet. Councilmember Jacobsen stated he was proud ofthe City's effort to engage the public and gain feedback for the Comprehensive Plan. He thanked Ms. Chamberlain and all ofthe City staff for their efforts on this document. Mayor Johnson reported there was a very involved process in bringing this document together and she stated she was very proud ofthe final document. Councilmember Burg explained she appreciated all ofthe feedback that was received from the community and described how this input helped in shaping the fuhtre for the City of New Brighton. Councilmember Allen thanked the City coming up with creative ways to engage the public in this process. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried 2. Consider Resolution to Approve a Special Use Permit to allow Operation of a Church within an Existing Office Building located at 2722 Highway 694 Service Drive. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt a Resolution approving the Special Use Permit to allow Operation of a Church within an existing office building located at 2722 Highway 694 Service Drive with conditions. City Manager Lotter indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported Power of Faith Prayer Ministries is seeking to operate a church within the lower level of the Interstate Office Plaza building at 2722 Highway 694 Service Drive. Small group prayer and bible study would occur on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday worship service would occur between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Current membership of the ministry is approximately 50. The new church would occupy the lowest building level of approximately 3600 square feet. With formal shared parking arrangements, the SUP could allow for up to 90 people to attend any given service. Staff provided further comment on the request and recommend approval of the request with conditions. Councilmember Burg stated she attended the Planning Commission meeting. She believed this was an excellent use of the space and noted she supported the request. 5 Ayes, 0 M ky,,-Motion Carried 3. Consider Resolution Approving a Nonconforming Use Variance to Allow Replacement of an Existing Solarium that is Legally Nonconforming to Setbacks with an Enclosed Room that does not expand the building's current footprint at 790 County Road D West. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt a Resolution approving a Nonconforming Use Variance to Allow Replacement of an Existing Solarium that is Legally Nonconforming to Setbacks with an Enclosed Room that does not expand the building's current footprint at 790 County Road D West with conditions. City Manager Lotter indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director ofCommunity Assets and Development Gozola reported the owner of Big Louie's Restaurant, Chad Johnson, is seeking approval to convert a legal nonconforming solarium on the eastern side of the building to an enclosed room matching the remainder of the facility. The footprint of the building will not change, but there will technically be an expansion of the building upward within the required 30 -foot setback thereby triggering the need for a variance. Notably, the solarium was previously approved via variance in 1987 for its current location, 2. Consider Resolution to Approve a Special Use Pemritto allow Op-,ra ion of Church within an Existing Office Building located at 2722 Highway 694 Service Drive. 3. Consider Resolution Approving a Nonoonforining Use Variance to Allow Replacement of an Existing Solarium that is Legally Ncxroonfmningto Setbacks with an Enclosed Room that does not expand the building's cu=rt footprint at 790 County Road D West