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Juba concluded that the applicant complies with the intent of the original. PUD approvals to provide a traditional neighborhood development. After review, the PUD general plan/site plan is consistent with ordinance standards as the applicable PUD standards for Victor Gardens. Juba stated that staff finds the application is consistent with the standards with the conditions of approval as recommended in the attached resolution. Vice Chair, Kleissler, invited the applicant to the podium to speak on the application. Ross Hedlund, Vice President at Frauenshuh Commercial Real Estate, spoke at the podium. He stated that this building will be constructed in two different phases. He described that the first phase building will be used for general dentistry and have approximately 14 rooms. He reminded the Planning Commission that Park Dental is currently located across the street, but needs a larger building to meet the demands of the City of Hugo and surrounding areas. Mr. Hedlund next described that the second phase, of approximately 3,000 sq. ft. would house an affiliate of Park Dental that does specialty dental care, like orthodontics, etc. Vice Chair, Kleissler, opened the public hearing at 8:55 p.m. Mark Viker, 4545 Garden Way N., spoke at the podium. He stated that he is the Chair of Victor Gardens Architectural Review Committee. He described that the review committee had already approved the design plans that were presented and believed the building was a very nice looking structure that provided a good example of 4 sided architecture. He stated that he believes that this building will reflect well on the Hugo community. Vice Chair, Kleissler, closed public hearing at 8:57 p.m. Commissioner Arcand stated that he liked the look of the building and thinks the lower profile of the building provides for a nice entrance into the City. Commissioner McRoberts stated that be lives on Elmcrest Avenue. He described that he has a general concern on traffic flow throughout that area and putting a lot of traffic on Elmcrest. Commissioner McRoberts explained that he believes that the structure is well designed and looks nice. Commissioner McRoberts motions, seconded by Commissioner Lessard, to approve the PUD General Plan/Site Plan for Park Dental. All Ayes. Motion Carried. New Business Planner Juba explained that on Monday, July 20, 2015 the City Council accepted Rick Gwynn's resignation. The City asks the Planning Commissioners to put in letter of interest within two weeks (August 6, 2015) for the Chair position, if they are interested. After a Chair is established, the Planning Commission will elect a Vice Chair. Also, there is a vacancy on the Board of Zoning and Ordinance Review Committee, so a Planning Commission member will need to be elected to fill these positions. Commissioner Arcand asked if Commissioner Knauss and Commissioner Rosenquist will be informed about this information.