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2 V. Report from City Council Liaison Councilmember Abdulle provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. He stated the Council reviewed the site plan for Totem Pole Park. In addition, the Council received an update on the Climate Action Plan. He explained he attended the Rotary Gold Plate Dinner, which was a fundraiser for Northeast Youth and Family Services. He reported the Council received a presentation on the 2022 audit where the City received a clean or unmodified opinion. He stated the outdoor farmers market would begin again in June on Wednesday at the Community Center. VI. Public Hearing (A) Special Use Permit Amendment: Application from Global Academy at 3000 5th St NW to amend the existing SUP for the facility by adding a new 20’ x 50’ garage on the campus to house grounds keeping equipment; PID 30-30-23-23-0044. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported Global Academy is proposing to construct a new 20’ x 50’ garage (1000’ sq ft) on the school campus to house grounds keeping equipment. The existing garage that has been used by the school is soon to be demoed to make way for development of the former Seminary property. Staff provided further comment on the request and recommended approval of the Special Use Permit Amendment, based on the findings of fact and subject to the following conditions: 1. As a component of the garage building permit application, details must be provided as to how boundary line improvements between the Global Academy property and the former seminary property to the north will be handled (i.e. grading, impervious removal, landscaping, etc.). Engineering will review plans from both parties simultaneously to ensure all plans work in conjunction with one another. 2. Materials used on the garage shall be consistent with guidance by the Planning Commission. 3. The applicant shall be required to correct any lighting problems associated with the new garage that are identified following construction. 4. Failure to adhere to these conditions of approval shall be grounds for revocation of the special use permit amendment by the City Council. 5. Landscaping shall be added around the new garage structure. Commissioner Frischman asked how the plat would be laid out. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated staff was uncertain. He reported staff was aware the property has been sold and they have acquired a demo permit.