Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/03/2011

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reduced to only 2 or 3 people a week on average, since the Applicant is no longer allowing checks to be picked up as of February 1, 2011 ( there were about 4 -5 people picking up checks previously). The number of non - resident employees is what triggers review by the Planning Commission and City Council. The Applicant was offered an alternative to appoint one (1) person to serve as the non - resident employee and all others to correspond via means that do not require being physically at the Subject Property, however, the Applicant states that the flexibility of allowing 2 -3 non - resident employees to arrive at the Subject Property is critical to the core function of the business. The Applicant also expects some downsizing as the Department of Human Services has announced some cuts to services and a greater online presence, additional office staff is not necessary. The Applicant expects no more than two (2) vehicle trips per day related to the Home Occupation and states that all parking can be accomodated on the existing driveway. Recent inspections and review of aerial photography reveal that off - street parking accomodated on the existing driveway are the only indications of the home occupation. The number of motor vehicles seen through this review (no more than 3 -4 at a time) reveal that traffic levels may certainly be elevated, but only to a minor degree. In addition, the City has no indication or evidence that traffic levels allowed under the home occupation ordinance are exceeded. Funding Source: All costs associated with processing the Application are the responsibility of the Applicant and paid through an escrow placed by the Applicant for the benefit of the Application. Staff Recommendation: City Staff would certainly like to see a reduction in the number of non - resident employees allowed be limited; however, since daily operation of the employees is performed off site and actual time at the Subject Property is limited, it may be feasible to allow such a request. Committee Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution adopting findings of fact. - AND - Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the Home Occupation Permit. - OR- Motion to recommend that the City Council deny the Home Occupation based on Findings of Fact. Site Location Map Supplemental Questionnaire Findings of Fact Home Occupation Permit Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Amber Miller Amber Miller 01/26/2011 11:37 AM Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 01/26/2011 12:51 PM Amber Miller Amber Miller 01/26/2011 12:58 PM Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 01/25/2011 10:28 AM Final Approval Date: 01/26/2011