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Terry Armstrong - 7290 - 154th Lane - stated that he works in the field of tank removal and special <br />waste handling and that the kinds of items her (Ms. Miller) neighbor brings home cannot be stored <br />on residential property and are regulated by the State of Minnesota. <br /> <br />Zoning Administrator Frolik read a memo from City Attorney Goodrich, attached hereto as Exhibit <br />B, dated September 20, 1995, regarding this subject. This memo suggested some rewording of <br />the proposed language. <br /> <br />Larry Plessel - 15323 Rarnsey Boulevard - asked what good this amendment would do if a home- <br />based business could not have employees. <br /> <br />Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that the current code does not allow home businesses with <br />outside employees. <br /> <br />Another citizen commented that he thought a daycare facility generated the same amount of traffic <br />as any other home-based business. <br /> <br />Zoning Administrator Frolik cited that State Statutes establish that cities are to consider daycare <br />facilities as permitted uses in residential districts. <br /> <br />Jay Guimont - 5720 - 164th Avenue - asked about grandfather clauses for pre-existing businesses. <br /> <br />Mark Smith - feels that zoning restrictions are worthless because the business is not owned by the <br />neighbor. <br /> <br />Terry Armstrong is an independent contractor whose wife operates a licensed daycare facility in <br />their home. This home daycare is inspected twice each year and he feels that his yard is safe. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beahen stated that she has seen the Armstrong property and this is an accurate <br />depiction; however, there is a need for standards for those who do not keep things in order. <br /> <br />Terry Armstrong asked if an ordinance could be drafted that restricts unsightly views. <br /> <br />Scott Ritzer stated that he has constructed two berms to confine the noise and the view of his <br />business use. <br /> <br />Vickie Orcutt asked how the three-acre limitation was determined and feels that the language needs <br />to be modified. <br /> <br />Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that there are many two and one-half acre plats that are confined <br />neighborhoods for which she considers indoor storage of commercial vehicles appropriate. <br /> <br />Arnie Billmark - 9420 Ermine Boulevard - asked if a "Bobcat" or similar type of equipment <br />constituted an unlicensed vehicle and if a regular sized pick-up truck with a logo was classified as a <br />commercial vehicle. <br /> <br />Edward Hansen asked why this issue was brought to surface and how many complaints were <br />lodged to justify the expense. <br /> <br />Jeff Martin asked if a list could be made of actual complaints. <br /> <br />Mayor Hardin directed Zoning Administrator Frolik to check the log to find out how many <br />complaints there have been. <br /> <br />City Council Workshop/September 20, 1995 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />