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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 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 on -line 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 accommodated on the existing driveway. At the Planning Commission meeting, the Applicant clarified that one non - resident employee works at the Subject Property, and the remainder work off -site and only come to the Subject Property occasionally related to paperwork. The Applicant stated at the Planning Commission that no more than four (4) non - resident employees will be at the Subject Property at one time. Recent inspections and review of aerial photography reveal that off - street parking accommodated 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. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Home Occupation Permit. Funding Source: All costs associated with the application are the responsibility of the Applicant. An escrow has been placed by the Applicant to cover City costs of the application. Council Action: Motion to adopt the resolution adopting findings of fact, - AND - Motion to adopt the resolution approving the request for a home occupation. - OR- Motion to deny the request based on findings of fact. Site Location Map Supplemental Questionnaire Proposed Findings of Fact Proposed Home Occupation Permit Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/17/2011 08:45 AM Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 01/31/2011 08:26 AM Final Approval Date: 02/17/2011