7.1. SR 05-20-1996ity of
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
ITEM 7.1.
Mayor and City Council
Kendra Lindahl, Zoning Assistant
May 20, 1996
Conditional Use Permit Request by Diane
Bistodeau, Public Hearing, Case No. 96-04
Request
Ms. Bistodeau is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a hair salon out
of the basement of her home.
Location
20806 York Street NW, Elk River, Minnesota. Lot 2, Block 2, Greenhead Acres
2nd Addition.
Zoning~Land Use
R-la (Single Family Residential)/LR (Low Density Residential)
Attachments
· Memo to Planning Commission dated April 23, 1996
Background
The applicant proposes to operate a hair salon and sell hair supplies from the
basement of her existing home. This business requires a conditional use permit
because it involves construction features not normally found in a residential
dwelling and it will be serviced by a delivery vehicle on a regular basis. The
attached memo to the Planning Commission explains this request in detail.
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
Memo to City Council
May 20, 1996
Planning Commission Recommendation
Page 2
At the April 23, 1996, Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission
concurred with staffs findings and recommended approval of the conditional use
permit.
Recommendation
Staff and the Planning Commission feel this request meets the seven standards
for a conditional use permit as outlined in Section 900.20 of the Elk River City
Ordinance, as well as the Elk River Home Occupation Ordinance. Staff is
recommending approval of this conditional use permit to operate a hair salon out
of the applicants home, with the following conditions:
1. Hours of operation be from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. as per City Code.
2. No exterior storage related to this business shall be allowed.
3. Signage will be limited to two square feet and mounted fiat on the wall of the
dwelling.
4. A maximum of one full time employee or equivalent, other than those persons
who customarily reside on the premises, shall be employed.
5. If valid complaints are received, this item will be brought back before the
Planning Commission and City Council for review.
6. The applicant will meet with the building inspection department to ensure
that all appropriate codes are met.
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"ity of
ITEM 5.1.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
Planning Commission
Kendra Lindahl, Zoning Assistan~
April g3, 1996
Conditional Use Permit Request by Diane
Bistodeau, Public Hearing, Case No. 96-04
Request
Ms. Bistodeau is requesting a Conditiona] Use Permit to operate a haix salon out
of the basement of her home.
Location
20806 York Street NW, Elk River, Minnesota. Lot 2, Block 2, Greenhead Acres
2nd Addition.
Zoning/Land Use
R-la (Single Family Residential)/LR (Low Density Residential)
Attachments
· Location Map
· Site Plan
· Floor Plan
· Letter from apphcant
Background
The applicant proposes to operate a hair salon and sell hair supplies from the
basement of her existing home. This business requires a conditional use permit
because it involves construction features not normally found in a residential
dwelling and it will be serviced by a delivery vehicle on a regular basis.
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
Memo to Planning Commission
April 23. 1996
Business
Page 2
The business will be owned and operated by Ms. Bistodeau. The applicant will
not have any outside employees and she will have only one work station.
Number of Employees~Hours of Operation
Ms. Bistodeau will be the only employee of the hair salon. Hours of operation
are proposed to be Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. by appointment only. The ordinance
allows home businesses to operate between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m., therefore, st~f finds no problem with these proposed hours of operation.
Parking
Ms. Bistodeau will be the only employee of the salon; therefore, the number of
customers generated will be limited. It is anticipated that no more than two
customers will be at the salon at one time. The applicant is proposing to use an
existing class five driveway and parking area in the back of the house for
customer parking. Ms. Bistodeau has indicated that the salon will be wheel
chair accessible. Cliff Skogstad, Building Inspector has examined the plans and
asked that the applicant meet with the building officials to ensure that the
appropriate codes are met.
Equipment
The equipment is the same as is normally found in a commercial salon. One
styling chair, one shampoo sink and chair, one hair dryer, one supply closet and
one utility sink.
Conditional Use Permit
The conditional use permit for a home occupation must meet the seven
standards outlined in the Elk River Ordinance Section 900.42. Staff believes
these seven standards have been met.
Recommendation
It is staffs opinion that this request meets the seven standards for a conditional
use permit as outlined in Section 900.42 of the Elk River City Ordinance, as well
as the Home Occupation Ordinance, Section 900.25. Staff is recommending
approval of the conditional use permit request to operate a hair salon out of the
applicant's home, with the following conditions:
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Memo to Planning Commission
April 23, 1996
1. Hours of operation be from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. as per City Code.
Page 3
2. No exterior storage related to this business shall be allowed.
3. Signage will be limited to two square feet and mounted fiat on the wall of the
dwelling.
4. A maximum of one full time employee or equivalent, other than those persons
who customarily reside on the premises, shall be employed.
5. If valid complaints are received, this item will be brought back before the
Planning Commission and City Council for review.
6. The applicant will meet with the building inspection department to ensure
that all appropriate codes are met.
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April 4, 1996
Dear Planning Commission,
I am requesting a conditional use permit to open a hair salon in my home. I will be the
sole owner and operator. I will be open by appointment only. M.~ approximate hours
will be 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and some Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-1:00
p.m. I am requesting to work out of my home so that I can be home to get my children
off to school and be there when they get home. With the rising costs of daycare for three
children it has not been real profitable to work outside the home. I have 14 years of
experience as a cosmetologist and am currently working part time at McLearls Hairstylist
in Rogers, MN. I feel with the declining family structures in this world it is important for
me to be able to have the flexibility, of working at home to meet the needs of my family.
We have an existing class 5 gravel driveway going to the back of the house. There is
enough parking for 2 vehicles and a cement sidewalk leading to the salon entrance. The
salon will be located in the basement of our home. It will be wheel chair accessible and
has a bathroom for salon use. There will be only one styling chair, one shampoo sink and
chair, one hair dryer, one supply closet and one utility sink. There will be doors shutting
off the salon from the living quarters. There is one window that is large enough to meet a
fire exit requirement. There will be a fire extinguisher, smoke detector and first aid kit in
the salon, if you have any other questions or concerns please call me at 441-4706.
Sincerely,
Diane Bistodeau