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May 26, 2022 PC Minutes Page 4 has purchased the property and the school will be used for their pre-k through 2nd grade education program. The parking lot extension allows for stacking student during drop off as busing is not planned. The canopy is proposed to be expanded by 1,800 square feet with materials that complement the existing building. The application is in keeping with the city code. Staff recommends approval of the site plan request submitted by Liberty Classical Academy, subject to the conditions listed in the resolution. Chair Kleissler invited the applicant to address the Commission. Morgan Trainer, representing Liberty Academy, discussed that they are excited about the opportunity to utilize the abandoned building to grow Liberty Academy in Hugo. Interior renovations have been the priority but the expansion of the parking lot and canopy allows for better parent drop off and a new face to the building. Commissioner Arcand asked if this project allows for expansion of the Academy. Trainer stated that the new building in Hugo allows for pre-k to second grade to move to Hugo and expand enrollment. Third through twelve grade will stay in White Bear Lake. Commissioner Petty shared that she is happy to see the Withrow building back in use. Trainer shared that they have received positive feedback from the neighborhood. Derr asked the applicant to be sensitive to the neighbors and consider landscaping to screen the stacking cars. Commissioner Derr made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Petty, to approve the site plan request submitted by Liberty Classical Academy, subject to the conditions listed in the resolution. All ayes. Motion carried. Announcements Juba reminded that there will be a neighborhood meeting for residents in the Future Central Business District on June 9th at 6:00pm. Adjournment Commissioner Arcand made a motion, Commissioner Derr seconded, to adjourn at 7:56pm. All ayes. Motion Carried. Respectfully Submitted, Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner