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6.03: Public Hearing: Consider Request to Amend a Home Occupation Permit for Peace Keepers, Inc. at 6025 177th Ln NW; Case of Derek Trout Public Hearing Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 9:42 p.m. Presentation Community Development Director Hagen presented the staff report stating that City staff does not have a recommendation based on the regulations identified in City Code. Commissioner VanScoy asked if the building inspection would include inspection of the safety procedures for the firearms. Community Development Director Hagen replied that a building inspection would only inspect the building. Commissioner VanScoy stated that this would expand from online sales to in -person sales and asked if the intention would be to allow both types of sales. Community Development Director Hagen stated that the permit could outline what is allowed online and what is allowed in person. He stated that the applicant could provide more details on what is intended. Citizen Input Derek Trout, applicant, stated that he has been the President and owner of the company since 2018, noting that the company was started in 2016 by a retired police officer. He stated that the business is owned by an army veteran and provided details on the licensing and registration that his business has and maintains annually. He stated that he would continue to primarily online sales with a small amount of in person transfers and sales. He stated that he is not looking to expand greatly noting that the business would transition from a 200 square foot space in the home to a 400 square foot space outside the home. He stated that the building is steel and would meet all regulations for weapons storage. He noted that a member of the Commission inspected the building yesterday. Community Development Director Hagen confirmed that City Planner McCann conducted a site visit to get a better understanding of the setup. Mr. Trout provided additional details on the security of the building, noting that the garage and sales portion would be completely separate and noted that he has 24/7 surveillance of the property. He stated that there are no signs posted on the property and many Ramsey residents were unaware that the business was there because that is their intention. Commissioner VanScoy commented that it sounds like there is a lot of equipment on the site and asked what would happen if power were lost.