6.5. SR 01-20-2004City of~~'
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MEMORANDUM
Mayor and City Council
Scott Harlicker, Senior Planne ~'
January 20, 2004
Case No. CU 03-33
Request by Robert Erbstoesser for Conditional Use Permit for
Home Occupation
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Request
Consider a request by Robert Erbstoesser for a conditional use permit to operate a cabinet
business as a home occupation
60 Day Rule
To comply with the 60-day rule, without an extension, this item needs action byJanuary 23,
2003.
Location
11796 191~ Avenue, Lot 2, Block 2, Schoolview 1~ Addition
Zoning/Land Use
Rlc (Single Family Residential) / MR (Medium Density Residential)
Attachments
· Location map
· Site plan
· Letter from applicant
Memo to Mayor and City Council/CU 03-33
January 20, 2004
Page 2
Overview
In April, 1992 the applicant's father was granted a conditional use permit to allow a home
occupation consisting of construction of small wood craft items for sale at craft shows and
consignment stores. This business was operated for 8 years until the applicant purchased the
property in 2000 and expanded the business into cabinet building.
Earlier this year, on September 25th, the applicant was granted a conditional use permit to
operate a hair salon business as a home occupation. This business is being conducted out of
the house.
Cabinet Business
The applicant requires a conditional use permit for this home occupation because it is being
operated in a detached garage and he has more than one full time employee that does not
reside at the residence.
The cabinet business is being operated out of a detached garage located in the back yard.
The applicant has materials delivered by straight truck every 30 to 60 days and the cabinets
are taken to the job site by the applicant. The applicant has 2 employees who do not reside
at this address. The business is conducted during normal business hours and all cars
associated with the business can be parked on site.
Planning Commission Meeting
At the Planning Commission meeting held on December 16~h two neighbors spoke at the
public hearing. The neighbor from across the street spoke against the conditional use permit.
He felt that the use inappropriate for this location. He also questioned how the sawdust was
disposed and how finishes and sealants were handled. The applicant stated that the sawdust
and scrap went to the Elk River Landfill and he did not do any finishing on site. The
neighbor also asked that the property be inspected by the fire department. The neighbor to
the west spoke in favor of the conditional use permit. He said that the shop was quiet and
did not adversely impact the neighborhood. One commissioner asked about noise. The
applicant explained that the shop was insulated and air-conditioned so that the doors could
be kept shut.
Recommendation
The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council approve the
conditional use permit to operate a cabinet business as a home occupation with the
following condition:
1. The shop shall subject to annual inspections by the Fire Chief.
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