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8. All new/additional utilities (i.e. telephone, electric, gas service lines, etc.) are to be placed underground in accordance with the provisions of all applicable City ordinances 9. Lighting shall be directed downward, and installed so as to prevent direct light from being detectable at the lot line of the site on which the source is located. 10. Lighting shall not shine directly into the public right-of-way or onto any residential use. 11. All construction activities shall adhere to New Brighton City Code restrictions especially as they relate to parking and hours of work. Commissioner Frischman asked if the comment staff received was from a local business owner or resident. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained the call was received from a resident from the nearby neighborhood. Chair Nichols-Matkaiti opened the Public Hearing at 6:53 p.m. Adam Menzi, Director of Medical and Health Services for TUV SUD, thanked the Commission for their consideration. He stated he was very excited for TUV SUD to be expanding in New Brighton. He anticipated 25 additional high paying scientific jobs will be added to the local economy from this expansion. Motion by Commissioner McQuillan, seconded by Commissioner Frischman, to close the Public Hearing. A roll call vote was taken. Approved 6-0. Motion by Commissioner Biedenfeld, seconded by Commissioner Frischman, to recommend the City Council approve the requested PUD Amendment and site plan based on the findings of fact and subject to the listed conditions. A roll call vote was taken. Approved 6-0. B) Special Use Permit: Request from Susan Morrison and Clearscape Holdings LLC to establish a special use permit for a new landscaping company intending to replace the existing D -Rock landscaping company at 175 Old Highway 8 SW. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported Clearscape Holdings LLC, a company operating On Time Landcare, is seeking to consolidate its various real estate locations throughout the metro into a central company headquarters located at 125/175 Old Highway 8. The new landscaping company would replace the existing landscaping company (D -Rock) on the subject site. This SUP would address long-standing issues of screening outdoor storage and protection of the nearby creek/ditch. Staff provided further comment on the request and recommended approval of the Special Use Permit, based on the findings of fact and subject to the following conditions: 1. Materials/design of the opaque wall/fence/gate combination intended to screen on-site storage from view from Old Highway 8 must be reviewed and approved by staff prior to installation. Appeals to staff's determination would be sent to Council for a final decision.