Minutes - Planning Commission - 02/24/2022

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r Commissioner VanScoy asked for details on the steel building and codes that it meets. Mr. Trout replied that the steel building meets the requirements of the FBI and ATF, noting that there are additional gun safes inside the building. Commissioner VanScoy stated that he would personally like to see the Chief of Police inspect the building to verify those statements and would like that added as a condition. Chairperson Bauer asked and received confirmation that the class would have ten people participating at one time. A Kelly Schmidt, 6000 17711' Lane, stated that she sent a 60- or 70-page document to the City for review. He stated that this came about because of recent complaints, noting that she made several complaints to the code official for the City that the business was no longer operating in the house and was operating in the pole barn. She stated that in September 2019,the initial Home Occupancy Permit was approved, noting that was done administratively between Mr. Trout and the City staff. He noted that she now finds out that this is a running gun shop and noted that not all the sales occur online. She stated that in January of 2022, the letter was sent to Mr. Trout is response to complaints and he then applied for the upgraded Home Occupation Permit. She stated that the staff members previously involved in the permit have since left the City. She noted that the original permit was approved by one staff member with the clause that there be no exterior evidence of the business activity. She stated that as a resident she does not believe there should be a gun shop in the neighborhood. She noted that Total Defense already offers these services nearby in a commercial area. She stated that the residential area should remain residential and not have a visible gun shop. She stated that in February 2019 there were resolutions passed for a riding arena, horse barn and camp within proximity to this location. She noted that her statements are easily proven through Mr. Trout's security footage, own admittance, and social media posts. She noted that the videos have since been removed. She requested that the Home Occupation Permit be denied and that the original permit be revoked because of ongoing violations. She believed the City's vague and inadequate requirements prevented residents from being notified of this business request. She stated that Mr. Trout has been operating out of the pole barn for the past year. She commented that automatic weapons are hanging on the wall with open ammunition and without trigger locks. She acknowledged that the initial level one permit language was so vague that it most likely allowed the applicant to think this activity was okay. She stated that if the business is expanding, it should be moved to a commercial location. She stated that the business is being conducted in the pole barn. She provided a list of complaints and did not believe Mr. Trout resides at the property. She did not believe the conditions in the original Home Occupation Permit have been met and asked that the request be denied along with revocation of the original permit. Chairperson Bauer asked staff to explain when a home occupational permit can be approved administratively and when a public hearing is required. f, 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. rs F Planning Commission/February 24,2022 Page 17 of 26