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Commissioner Van Scoy was pleased with the proposed use. He asked if religious uses had different parking standards and how these parking standards would be addressed when Phase 2 was started. Development Services Manager Gladhill commented a parking analysis would have to be completed once Phase 2 was brought to the City. He commented Staff would make a consideration for this use based on the fact there were offsetting uses with varying hours of operation, which would assist in meeting the parking requirements. Commissioner Brauer commended Northgate on creating a fine arts building that would be available to the residents in the City of Ramsey. He questioned if the site would have any restrictions on events allowed within the performing arts center. Mr. Skaff indicated the site would only allow family friendly events. Commissioner Bauer asked how the site would accommodate funerals during the weekdays. Mr. Skaff stated in the last two and a half years, the church has had one funeral. He commented the funeral could be held in the evening hours if necessary or during the day, for a smaller family event. Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Commissioner Field, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Brauer, Field, Bauer, and Van Scoy. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Perez and Schiller. Chairperson Levine closed the public hearing closed at 820 p.m. Commission Business Motion by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Commissioner Field, to recommend that City Council adopt a Resolution approving Findings of Fact relating to the request from Northgate Church. Further discussion Commissioner Brauer requested an amendment to the Findings of Fact stating the performing arts center would only be used for family friendly events. Development Services Manager Gladhill suggested the Commission use caution on this amendment as there were Ordinances in place to address certain uses. Commissioner Brauer withdrew his friendly amendment Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Van Scoy, Field, Bauer, and Brauer. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Perez and Schiller.