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Chairperson Bauer asked staff to explain when a permit can be approved administratively and when a public hearing is required. Community Development Director Hagen stated that generally an administrative review is for low use that would have little impact to the area. He noted that more intense uses that would still be compatible for the area often include a public hearing and review by the Commission and/or City Council. Darrin Wong, 14600 Iodine Court NW, stated that his white truck is often in the driveway noting that he has personal property at the location and often assists Mr. Trout. He referenced the mentioned Facebook videos as he runs the Facebook component and confirmed videos were deleted by Facebook. He stated that he did put a sign up because the neighbor that just spoke verbally complained to them about people parking on the street and they wanted those people to park in the actual spot. He noted that all the licensing is up to date. Mike Schmidt, 6000 177th Lane, stated that he opposes this request. He commented that this is a residential area and there is plenty of commercial area where a gun shop could be located. He stated that if the business is growing, it should be moved to the appropriate location. Michael Maas, 5936 177th Lane NW, stated that he also opposes this. He stated that he is a gun owner but lives in a neighborhood. He stated that if he wanted to live by a gun shop, he would have selected a location near a commercial area. He did not believe this business fits within a residential area. Michael Kemp, 6003 178th Lane, stated that he has nothing against guns, but the property is zoned residential and should remain as such. He stated that the neighborhood is full of empty nesters and young families with one way in and one way out, therefore there should not be commercial activity. Arnie Cox, 6001 177th Lane, stated that he is an immediate neighbor and has seen the barn be constructed and vehicles coming and going. He commented that the applicant does not care if vehicles block other drivers that live there. He believed that the entire neighborhood should have been notified. He stated that when the original permit was requested, gun sales should have triggered a public hearing. He asked if the Commission members would want this next to their home. He stated that he was only allowed to build a small accessory building and was questioned about his drain field, yet Mr. Trout was allowed to construct a large building with vehicles driving over the drain field. He stated that the City policies should be straightened out as this activity should not be allowed in a residential area. He stated that other businesses are required to operate in commercial areas, as this should be. He stated that people drive in and out of their neighborhood at all times in order to go to this business. He commented that it was outrageous that a permit was obtained to sell guns out of the house and the barn. He asked why the City did not follow up on the permit after issuance. Chairperson Bauer commented that City staff does not have the capacity to follow up on every permit issued and therefore relies on complaints. Mr. Cox asked if the type of business is specified on the permit application.