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of the proposed business operation and the gize of the subject property and surrounding properties make the operation compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood, thus mceting the intent of the City Code. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated the applicant is requesting permission to place a small business sign at the end of his driveway on Nowthen Boulevard. City Code does not permit such signs in the residential district, except as part of a Home Occupation Permit request. The applicant is requesting a 2 foot by 3 foot sign. The Planning Commission and staff are supporting the request for the sign, given its small size. Staff is also recommending a maximum height of six feet for the sign. The Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the request for a home occupation permit to operate a glass and mirror business within an accessory structure. Mayor Gamcc asked if a business, such as a beauty shop, could place a sign on a small City lot. Assistant Comlnunity Development Director Trudgeon replied technically a sign cannot be placed without a home occupation permit. If a permit is obtained, the applicant can request that the Council grant approval of a sign. Residential signs are allowed in neighborhoods, but they must be non-commercial in nature. In this instance the applicant is asking for permission, and it is allowed under the code. Staff thinks it is a reasonable request. Mayor Gamec commented if they start allowing signs in a residential area they could end up with a lot of signs, and they would need to be careful that everyone is treated the same. This is a large parcel and is a little bit different, but it may be something they should look at more. Councihnember Cook asked the applicant if this permit situation has worked well for him, as he already has a business. He explained the Council wanted to make this work well enough that someone running a business would feel comfortable coming in for a permit. Mi'. Graunke responded in the affirmative. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #04- 06-160 adopting Findings of Fact #0678 relating to Stephen Graunke's request for a home occupation permit to operate a glass and mirror business at 17220 Nowthen Boulevard NW. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Kurak, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimrnerman. Voting No: None. Motion by Councihnember Elvig and seconded by Councilmember Cook to adopt Resolution #04-06-161 approving the issuance of a home occupation permit to operate a glass and mirror business within a detached accessory structure at 17220 Nowthen Boulevard NW, based on Findings of Fact #0678 and declaring terms of same. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Kurak, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. City Council/June 22, 2004 Page 18 of 32