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Citizen Input Tom Peterson, representing the applicant, stated that he was present to address any questions of the Commission. Chairperson Gengler asked the anticipated timeline for the building and mentioned expansion. Mr. Peterson replied that there is no set timeline for a future expansion at this time, noting that they are just providing the ability to expand in the future if that is needed. Chairperson Gengler asked for details on the site configuration. Mr. Peterson provided further clarification on how the traffic would flow through the site, noting that the plans also showed how the site could grow in the future as well. He stated that if there were an expansion proposed in the future, that would follow the same review process. Commissioner Heineman asked if the sidewalk heading west would connect to something. Mr. Peterson commented that would connect to the parking for PACT Charter School to accommodate for shared parking. City Planner Martin commented that there is a shared parking agreement between the church and school. Commissioner Peters asked if there would be church bells. Randy Bauer,representing St. Katharine Drexel Church,commented that the church does not have immediate plans for bells although they may consider a bell tower at some time in the future. He stated that the multi-purpose space where services would be held would have just under 400 seats, noting that the current space has 200 seats. He commented that will allow quite a bit of growth and anticipated a minimum of ten years before the church would look at plans for phase two. Motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Hunt, to close the public hearing. A roll call vote was performed: Commissioner Peters aye Commissioner Heineman aye Commissioner Anderson aye Commissioner Hunt aye Chairperson Genger aye Motion Carried. Chairperson Gengler closed the public hearing at 8:53 p.m. Planning Commission/March 28, 2024 Page 11 of 13