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The Subject Property is approximately 4.88 acres in size, is zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) and is surrounded by similarly sized parcels to the north, south, and west that are also zoned R-1 Residential (Rural Developing). The property to the east, which is an outlot, is a similar size but zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA). The neighbors directly adjacent to the Subject Property (to the north and south) have both submitted statements supporting the request. The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on March 6, 2014 and there were no verbal or written comments received (other than the letters of support received prior to the Public Hearing). Alternatives/Options Option 1: Approve the Home Occupation Permit Request. The proposed home occupation would not result in a large increase in traffic to the neighborhood nor would it pose a hazard to surrounding properties. The Subject Property and surrounding parcels are fairly large in size and wooded as well. This, combined with the use of a commercial bullet trap, would result in minimal noise being heard on adjacent properties. The Police Department has also reviewed the request and has no concerns with it. Staff would support this option. Option 2: Approve a Modified Home Occupation Permit. Should the City Council have concerns with the use of the commercial bullet trap (or any other aspect of the request), they may wish to consider approving a modified Home Occupation Permit that excludes the use of such a device. This would require the Applicant to travel to an off -site location to test fire the firearms. However, the Police Department has reviewed the request and specifically this component of the request, and identified no safety or noise concerns with it and thus, Staff does not support this option. Option 3: Deny the Home Occupation Permit Request. It does not appear that the proposed home occupation would negatively impact the peace, quiet and domestic tranquility of the residential neighborhood, nor would it result in excessive noise, traffic, nuisance or fire hazard. Furthermore, the two adjacent property owners are both supportive of the request and thus, Staff does not support this option. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the responsibility of the Applicant. Recommendation: The Plannin Commission recommends approving the request for a Home Occupation Permit to operate a gunsmithing business on the property located at 15531 Zirconium St NW. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #14-03-044 adopting Findings of Fact #0924 related to a request for a Home Occupation Permit to operate a gunsmithing business at 15531 Zirconium St NW; -and- Motion to adopt Resolution #14-03-045 approving a Home Occupation Permit to operate a gunsmithing business at 15531 Zirconium St NW. Attachments Site Location Map Applicant's HOP Supplemental Questionnaire Additional Information from Applicant Letters of Support from Neighbors Information on Commercial Bullet Trap