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On October 26, 2010, the City Council postponed action on the Home Occupation and Staff was directed to draft Findings of Fact to support a denial of the permit. Staff has met with the Applicant to inform him of the City Council action. Mr. Dahl would like to make a request to the City Council to consider allowing the enclosed trailer to be screened with a six (6) foot tall fence and require that all non-resident employees carpool to the Subject Property so that only one (1) vehicle is parked in the driveway related to non-resident employees. The Applicant is interested in a level in which he would be allowed some degree of a home occupation on the Subject Property. Staff suggested storing only the enclosed trailer on the Subject Property within the existing detached garage and meeting non-resident employees at a park- and-ride lot in the area. This way carpooling can still be accomplished without additional strain on the surrounding neighborhood. On November 2, 2010, Staff completed a follow up inspection of the Subject Property to verify information that the Applicant provided that the number of items had been reduced. The inspection revealed five (5) items on the driveway and one (1) item on the street that appeared to be related to the Home Occupation. At least two of the vehicles were equipped with snow plows. In addition, one (1) mower was parked in the front yard as well as several miscellaneous items such as leaf blowers, plastic storage containers, and propane heaters. Recommendation: The Planning Commission reviewed the request for a home occupation to operate a lawn care and landscape service on the Subject Property at a Public Hearing on October 7, 2010, and recommended approval of the request, contingent upon revisions as shown on the draft Permit attached hereto. Council Action: Motion to adopt a resolution adopting Findings of Fact related to the Applicant's request for a home occupation permit. -and- Motion to adopt/not adopt a resolution approving the Applicant's request for a home occupation permit based on the findings of fact. -or- Motion to deny the request for a home occupation permit based on findings of fact. Review Copies to: Pla g M er City Attorney J�Ic Deputy City Administrator/Director of CD Attachments: a) Site location map b) Site Photos C) Response from Applicant d) DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes e) Proposed findings of fact f) Proposed home occupation permit CC: 11.09.2010