6.9. SR 04-18-1994
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ITEM 6.9;
MEMORANDUM
TO:
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
GARY SCHMITZ, PLANNING
ASSISTANT
DATE:
APRIL 18, 1994
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUEST BY JOE BUSILLO/PH
CASE NO. CU-94-05
REQUEST
Joseph Busillo is requesting a conditional use permit to sell exotic birds from
his home.
LOCATION
e 19550 Lowell Street; Lot 18, Block 7, Brentwood Addition, Elk River,
Minnesota.
ATTACHMENTS
March 22, 1994, Planning Commission memo.
OVERVIEW
Mr. Busillo is applying for a conditional use permit to sell exotic birds from
his home. He has indicated that he will be the only employee of the business
and plans on selling the birds as additional income and a hobby. The nature
of the business will consist of breeding exotic birds such as parrots, and
selling the baby birds on evenings and weekends. Elk River City Code
requires this type of home occupation receive a conditional use permit due to
the on site sales potential. The details of this request are presented in the
3/22/94 Planning Commission memo.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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At the March 22, 1994, Planning Commission meeting, no residents appeared
in opposition of the request. The Planning Commission concurred with staffs
recommendation and recommended approval.
P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
e RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission and staff unanimously recommended approval of
the conditional use permit for Joe Busillo with the following conditions:
1. The hours of operation be as per city code.
2. Mr. Busillo maintain enough room in the driveway for customer
vehicles during operating hours.
3. Signage be limited to two square feet mounted flat on the wall of the
dwelling.
4. This use is subject to an annual review by staff to ensure that the
integrity of the residential neighborhood is maintained.
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