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Commissioner Rosenquist and Arcand also agree with Commissioner Knauss' idea. They felt like it would give the City more time to look at it and it would make it so there is a continuous design in Hugo. Commissioner Lessard agreed. Planner Juba stated that they are happy to work with the applicant on this gateway feature and maybe something will needed to be added to the condition in the resolution. She asks if landscaping and a bench is what the Planning Commission sees when they hear gateway feature. Commissioner Arcand stated that landscaping and a bench isn't a gateway feature. Commissioner Knauss stated that she doesn't want to hold up an approval based on the gateway feature. Commissioner Rosenquist agreed that this project shouldn't be held up based on the gateway feature. Chair Gwynn stated that he would like to see staff set something up with the different commissions to discuss the gateway design sooner rather than later. Chair Gwynn made a motion, and Commissioner Knauss seconded, to approve site plan with the conditions listed in the resolution and adding a condition for the applicant to escrow money for the gateway feature and to remove the trellis from the building. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Chair Gwynn made a motion, Commissioner Arcand seconded, to approve the four variance requests. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Planning Commission Update Planner Juba stated that the Planning Commission will be receiving a Planning Commission handbook. The handbook offers information like contact information, annual goals, Planning Commission bylaws and ordinances, meeting highlights, plans in regards to the Comprehensive Plan, and the League of Minnesota Cities publications. Planner Juba stated that information will be added to the handbook over time. Chair Gwynn stated that he has heard complaints that sometimes the Planning Commission isn't loud enough when voting. He asks that the Commission articulates, so the public can hear.