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8 4. Any proposed lighting shall be directed downward and installed so as to prevent direct light from being detectable at the lot line; lighting is also not to shine directly into the public right-of-way or adjacent residences. 5. The applicants shall follow conditions of the RCWD’s permit approval. 6. Signage updates shall be reviewed and approved through the City’s standard sign permit process. Commissioner Frischman stated she did not recall the Planning Commission ever reviewing park renovations in the past. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola described the site plan review process that must be followed for park renovations. Chair Biedenfeld asked if pickleball would be part of these park improvements. Director Fink explained four pickleball courts were being planned for Totem Pole Park. She indicated the tennis courts within Hansen Park would remain tennis courts. Commissioner Allen reported she lives near Hansen Park and she frequented this park often. She stated she was looking forward to these improvements being completed. Commissioner Nelsen requested further information regarding the restroom facilities. Director Fink described the type of restroom facilities that would be installed at Hansen Park. She explained the same type of stone would be used on this building as was used at Sunny Square. Commissioner McQuillan questioned how traffic would be addressed along 4th Avenue. Director Fink reported she was not aware of any traffic concerns. She commented further on how traffic would enter and exit the park from the single parking lot. Commissioner Harrison asked if there were retention ponding requirements for the new parking lot. Director Fink stated the City worked with the Rice Creek Watershed District on the plans for this park. She explained a small amount of wetland credit (0.07 acres) was required to complete the proposed improvements for Hansen Park. Commissioner Enanaa asked why the trails and boardwalks were being removed. Director Fink reported this was necessary due to the soil corrections that had to be completed and because of the alignment of the new trails. Further discussion ensued regarding the tree plantings that occurred every year for Arbor Day. Commissioner Frischman understood Hansen Park was highly used by residents. She asked if the bridge over the creek would be renovated. Director Fink reported this would be done in Phase II for Hansen Park which would be completed in 2024. Motion by Commissioner Enanaa, seconded by Commissioner McQuillan, to recommend the City Council approve the Site Plan based on the findings of fact and conditions. A roll call vote was taken. Approved 7-0.