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V. Report from City Council Liaison Councilmember Abdulle provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. He stated the City recently hired a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator. He explained this individual has deep roots in the community and would greatly enrich the City of New Brighton. He reported the Council supported the US Bank TIF and proposed development moving forward at its last meeting. He explained 10% of the units within this development would be affordable at 60%AMI. VI. Public Hearing None. VII. Business Items (A) Special Use Permit: Request from Mike Blomquist and Raynie Sutherland for authorization to construct a garage larger than 624 square feet meeting all other zoning requirements on the property at 720 McCallum Road — PID 32-30-23-33-0073. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported Mike Blomquist and Raynie Sutherland, owners of 720 McCallum Drive, are seeking to construct a detached garage on their property "...to enclose multiple personal belongings so they are out of sight and properly stored." Neighbors are adamantly opposed to the application citing mainly an alleged illegal home occupation currently operating from the property. The item was tabled for consideration in September as the proposed two-story garage at the time was deemed to not comply with codes, and the applicant was given a chance to amend the plans prior to a final recommendation begin made for Council consideration. Staff provided further comment on the new plan for a one-story garage and recommended approval of the Special Use Permit, based on the findings of fact and subject to the following conditions: 1. The Special Use Permit shall authorize the location and size of garage as shown on the Certificate of Survey for 720 McCallum Drive dated 9/20/21; any changes to the location or size of the garage addition shall require an amendment to this permit. 2. Roof and exterior color and material(s) must be consistent and complimentary with the principal structure. 3. Final height of the detached garage must be consistent with the revised plan set submitted on 10/14/21 or as may be amended by the Planning Commission or City Council under any approval. 4. No commercial or home occupation activity shall be conducted within the detached garage. 5. Final building plans must show the resulting drainage patterns around the structures will not adversely impact neighboring properties. 2