Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/26/2021

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13. That the Subject Property is guided for Rural Developing (residential) in the City's Future Land Use Map. 14. That the Applicant owns the Subject Property, and will occupy the dwelling while conducting business on the Subject Property. 15. That the Home Occupation is proposed to be based out of a second driveway where the landscaping equipment and materials will be stored. A site plan has been included. 16. That the Applicant has stated the will be at least 400 square feet of garage space reserved for indoor residential parking and storage in an attached garage related to residential use on the Subject Property, as established in City Code Section 117-351 (Home Occupation). The detached 800 square foot garage will be used for storage and light mechanical work. 17. There are no business signs at the Subject Property. 18. That the Applicant has stated there will be no more than sixteen (16) vehicle trips per standard eight (8) hour day. 19. That the Home Occupation employs six (6) other employees. 20. That the Applicant has proposed to store three (3) Chevrolet 2500, a Chevrolet 3500, four (4) trailers, two (2) skid steers, and a tractor outside on an allowed parking surface. Employee vehicles parked at the Subject Property are not included in this proposal. 21. That the Home Occupation does not involve operating methods that include transactions with the public (customers, clients, consultants, subcontractors, etc.) on the Subject Property but does involve operating the business via phone call and email in an office inside the home. Customers do not come to the Subject Property. 22. That the City finds the Home Occupation operates beyond the parameters of general and administrative home occupation permit requirements (City Code Section 117-351) and therefore requires Planning Commission and City Council review and approval. 23. The property is not in compliance with City Code requirements related to home -based businesses, but is in compliance with off-street parking violations, and nuisance violations. 24. That the Planning Commission met and held a duly noticed public hearing on August 26, 2021 and denied the request. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That the proposed use will adversely impact traffic in the area. 2. That the proposed use will not be compatible with the residential neighborhood due to (in part) density, lot size and use of the surrounding lots. 3. That the proposed use will be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use or the public welfare. Resolution 421-175 Page 2