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3 Chair Biedenfeld questioned if the old garage would be demolished. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated he believed this was the case. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:46 p.m. Brandon Crash, 3401 153rd Northwest in Andover, stated he was the facilities manager at Global Academy. He reported he has been operating out of the existing garage for the last decade. He explained he has moved everything out of the existing garage. He noted it was his understanding the existing garage would be used for staging. Commissioner McQuillan stated he had no concerns with the proposed garage. He understood the neighbors were opposed to vinyl siding. He suggested the building materials and accents be reconsidered. Mr. Crash reported the proposed garage would be a tremendous improvement over the existing garage. He indicated the school has limited resources and noted brick would be out of the budget for this project. Councilmember Allen requested further information regarding drainage. Mr. Crash reported he has spoken with the Rice Creek Watershed District in order to address the drainage on the site. He noted the project does meet the impervious surface requirements. Motion by Commissioner McQuillan, seconded by Commissioner Frischman to close the Public Hearing. Approved 6-0. Commissioner Frischman stated she agreed with the applicant’s representative that the new garage would be a nice improvement over the existing garage. Chair Biedenfeld supported landscaping being provided around the vinyl sided garage. Commissioner Enanaa stated he supported the proposed location for the new garage. Motion by Commissioner Frischman, seconded by Commissioner McQuillan, to recommend the City Council City Council approve the requested special use permit based on the findings of fact listed on pages 12 & 13 of the report subject to the conditions listed on page 13 as may have been amended here tonight. Approved 6-0.