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Community Development Director Hagen stated that he does not have the definition in front of him. He believed that the situation would be different if a property owner is deployed rather than spending time at a second property they own or rent. He stated that the focus could remain on the number of employees and permit conditions rather than residency. Chairperson Bauer agreed that residence remains as one's home during deployment. Senior Planner Anderson noted that he can also gain the opinion of legal counsel prior to the Council meeting. Community Development Director Hagen stated that if the Commission recommends approval,he would encourage the Commission to list any specific conditions it feels appropriate. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Gengler,to recommend that City Council deny an Amended Home Occupation Permit for a firearms business at 6025 177th Lane NW. Further discussion Commissioner VanScoy commented that if the Commission recommends denial and the Council overrides that, he would like to see a condition added that the site be inspected by the appropriate authority (Chief of Police) to ensure the safety conditions are met. Senior Planner Anderson suggested that be added as a condition to the Home Occupation Permit,therefore even if the motion to recommend denial is approved, the language would still move forward. Councilmember Woestehoff suggested that the Commission provide input on conditions it would want to see included, should the permit ultimately be approved. Commissioner Walker stated that he would worry that specifying a number of business trips would interfere with friends and family that may be visiting the home as Mr. Trout returned from deployment as the residents in the neighborhood will not be able to distinguish between business visitors and home visitors. He commented that Mr. Trout has a lot of people visiting after a year of deployment. Commissioner Gengler commented that regardless of the type of business a Home Occupation Permit is to allow a small business to exist without generating a lot of trips back and forth. She stated that if more trips are needed, the business should be in a commercial space. Chairperson Bauer asked if the maker and seconder of the motion would be acceptable to amending the motion to include the conditions requiring inspection with a limitation on business trips to four per day with the exception of permit to carry classes to be held once per quarter. Commissioners Anderson and Gengler agreed. Commissioner VanScoy asked if the selling of firearms is allowed as a home business. Community Development Director Hagen confirmed that the sale of firearms is not prohibited. Commissioner Walker received confirmation that the motion before the Commission is to deny the requested permit. A roll call vote was performed: Commissioner Peters nay Commissioner Walker nay Commissioner Gengler aye Commissioner VanScoy aye Commissioner Anderson aye