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I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I i I I I Ms. Orcutt felt that if you can't see the wailer unless you're parked in front of it in the individual's yard, then it should be acceptable. Commissioner Hendriksen responded that if she appeared before the Planning Commission in that instance, he would find it acceptable. Ms. Frolik reminded everyone that the reason for this meeting is because there is an ordinance on the books, and since it's been brought to everyone's attention, it needs to be dealt with. However, amending the ordinance takes time. Mr. Enfield reiterated that he would be very interested in finding a place in the city for parking trailers. Scott Ritzer, 16451 Armstrong Boulevard N.W. - mentioned that today, a lot of home businesses are being operated and the City needs to start somewhere in dealing with that. He described his location including the trees and berming, advising that he put up a 4,000 square foot building and now he has a $270,000 home he can't use because of the moratorium on these cases. Ms. Frolik stated that the building permit states 'no commercial use'. Mr. Ritzer stated that the building inspector informed him that he could get a conditional use permit, however, the City won't accept his application. Commissioner Handriksen remarked that everything Mr. Ritzer described would be reviewed---the pine trees and berming are the kinds of things routinely done to commercially zoned and operated businesses to mitigate visual impact. Commissioner Hendriksen commented that in an ideal world this case would fall across the line where he would need to do a site plan and would get a conditional use permit. Mr. Ritzer inquired as to where he could apply since he wants to get this started. He remarked that there will always be people who will complain no matter what. Commissioner Hendriksen stated that there are people in this city that hate their neighbor, so there is a significant benefit to having the process set down on paper so that you can say you complied with the process. Ms. Frolik advised that the problem in Mr. Ritzer's case is that he wants to relocate his business at home. A home business requires that business be in the confines of the home. You cannot apply for a home occupation permit if the business is run out of the garage. Mr. Ritzer has signed a building permit that states he is not going to mn a business out of the accessory building. Motion by Commissioner Hendriksen and seconded by Commissioner Thorud that the next time this case is on the agenda it will be the only case on that agenda. Further Discussion: Commissioner Terry suggested just making it the first item on the agenda. Commissioner Hendriksen disagreed, stating that this issue needs to be dealt with alone. Commissioner Deemer suggested that the Planning Commission could deal with this more efficiently if the residents submitted their comments and suggestions in writing for review prior to the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Hendriksen, Thorud, Deemer, LaDue, and Terry. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Holland. Planning Commission/November 9, 1995 Page 11 of 12