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Planning Manager Larson reviewed the request, noting there are two parts to this request, the first being the request for a home occupation permit. He explained this is an existing business that has space in a commercial district; however, the nature of the business has changed and there is no customer traffic anymore, they primarily go out to the businesses. He said that at this location what they are looking to do is service the computers and get supplies to take off site to do the work on the computers and return them to the business. The business has employees that will not be visiting any more than once per week per employee. He added that the other half of the request is for a conditional use permit. They are requesting this permit because the structure they are proposing to construct has two stories, the first level being a garage with a service area and upstairs would be the office space. He stated the Planning Commission recommends the approval of both the home occupation permit and the conditional use permit. He noted that the applicant is in the audience. Acting Mayor Riley asked the applicant if they wished to come forward and address the Council. The applicant said that the Planning Commission was very thorough but she would be happy to answer any questions that the Council may have. Councilmember Specht said that he agrees with the Planning Commission and trusts their advice. Councilmember Howell said that the request looks straight forward and she will be supporting it. Motion by Councilmember Howell, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to Adopt Resolution #22-164 Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a 2-Story Accessory Structure as 5435 180th Ln NW and to Adopt Resolution #22-165 Approving a Home Occupation Permit to Allow a Computer Business as 5435 180th Lane NW. Further discussion: Acting Mayor Riley added he liked that they are removing the retail portion of the business, he thinks that it will be producing very little traffic, and believes this is a good idea. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Riley, Councilmembers Howell, Specht, and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. 7.02: Green Valley Greenhouse/Davis Farms 2nd Addition Plat, CUP Amendment, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and Rezoning Planning Manager Larson reviewed the staff report and recommendation to Adopt Resolution #22- 173 for the comprehensive plan amendment to do the reguiding, introduce Rezoning Ordinance, and Adopt Resolution for amending the conditional use permit for the phased expansion with just one change regarding condition 15 to reference the landscaping plan. He noted that in two weeks it will come back to the Council for the easement vacations that go with the plat as well as the plat itself. There was some confusion on how the plat was being processed but it is considered a minor plat so just the final plat is coming back to the Council. He said there is no plat tonight but to keep in mind that it is in the next phase. If the Rezoning Ordinance is approved, it will also come back to the Council after the Met Council signs off on it. This is something that the Met Council should City Council / August 8, 2022 Page 4 of 11