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REQUEST FOR Background: A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A HOME CASE OF ROBERT AND SUSAN BOWMAN By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik CASE # OCCUPATION; Robert and Susar~ Bowman of 14450 Bow, ers Drive N.W. have applied for a conditional use permit for a home,occupation. The Bowman s repair electronic automobile equipment for resale. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) d) e) Site location map DoCumentation subrrfined with application Le~er from Robert & Mary Ullen dated January 25, 1994 Pre}posed findings of fact PrOposed resolution for denial of request Proposed conditional use permit Observations: In accordance with the City's regulations for home occupations, the area devoted to the business shall not exceed 20% of the total floor area of the home. In the Bowman's case, they would be restricted to condUCting their business in an area of 744 square feet (20% x 3718 square feet). The Bowman's have a ~orkshop measuring 462 square feet, the attached garage for cold storage at 616 square feet, an of~ce area of 25 square feet, and a clean up area of 15 square feet, for a total of 1,118 square feet.[ The amount of area devoted to the business exceeds the established limit by 50%. City Code also reslricts the home occupation to one room of the principal s~-ucmre. The Bowmans are devoting 3-4 ateas of the house to their business. In accordance wi~ City Code, ail employees reside in the home and there is no exterior storage of business equipmefit and materials. However, it appears from the photos provided that the entire garage ~s devoted;to cold storage for the bus~ness and th~s would restrict the amount of indoor storage that is available for storage of personal equipment and vehicles. RecommendatiOn: In lieu of the size ~}f the business in terms of physical area consumed and sales conducted per year, it would appear thitt it is time for the business to move into a commercial location and the request for a conditional u[e permit should be denied. The Ci~ could be of some assistance in locating an appropriate comrgerciat space for the business. In the event the Comm/ssion chooses to recommend approval of the request, a proposed conditional use permit has been enclosed for consideration. Commission Action: Motion to: Recomme~d that City Council adopt Resolution g94'02- adopting Findings of Fact # relati~hg to a request for a home occupation perrrfit at 14450 Bowers Drive N.W. -and-