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5 VII. Business Items 1) Site Plan Review: Request from Lauris Valtinson to construct a conforming a ccessory structure for the existing office building at 388 Cleveland Avenue SW – PID 32-30-23-14-0016. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported Lauris Valtinson is seeking to build a new conforming garage to accompany the existing office building at 388 Cleveland Avenue SW. The new garage would provide indoor parking opportunities for the office building, and an indoor pickle ball court for employee recreational use. No variances or special use permits are needed, but the addition of new structures on the site triggers a site plan review according to the zoning code. Staff provided further comment on the request and recommended approval of the Site Plan Review, based on the findings of fact and subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to building permit approval, the applicant shall submit updated drainage calculations and any other information deemed necessary by the City Engineer to show that all stormwater management regulations are being met by the proposed new constr uction. 2. Two or three of the proposed canopy trees shall be coniferous trees. Final species of both deciduous and coniferous trees to be agreed upon with the City Forester prior to planting. 3. The proposed western facing garage door may not be used for vehicular use. Chair Nichols-Matkaiti asked if a pickle ball court was already located on site. Lauris Valtinson, 388 Cleveland Avenue SW, explained he conducts a shredding event on an annual basis and clients are allowed to shred documents and play pickleball. He noted this has been conducted in his existing parking lot. He stated there was a great demand among his clients for pickleball. He commented further on how the pond on the site would handle the water runoff from the property. He indicated the new garage would match the existing structure. Commissioner McQuillan questioned if the site to the north and the surrounding neighborhood supported the proposed garage addition. Mr. Valtinson stated he spoke to the four closest homeowners across the street. He noted he lives in the home directly north of this property and he supported the garage addition. Motion by Commissioner Biedenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Enanaa, to recommend the City Council approve the Site Plan Review based in the Findings of Fact and recommended Conditions. A roll call vote was taken. Approved 6-0.