The planning commission shall set a date for an open record public hearing to review the subdivision and take evidence and public testimony concerning this subdivision in accordance with AMC 14.04.070 et seq. The planning commission shall: identify all persons wishing to be parties of record for purposes of the subdivision application; conduct and record the public hearing; take testimony and evidence as part of the record of the public hearing; review the preliminary subdivision plat for conformance with the minimum standards of this chapter; recommend approval as presented, approval with conditions, disapproval; or cause the public hearing to be continued to a date certain. The planning commission recommendation shall be based on written findings of fact. Dedication of land to the city, provision of public improvements to serve the subdivision, and/or impact fees imposed pursuant to state law and city ordinances may be required as a condition of approval. The final recommendation of the planning commission shall be forwarded to the city clerk and the city council. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1016-08 § 2).