Minutes - Planning Commission - 01/26/2023

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Planning Manager Larson commented that an indoor recreation facility would be users like Adrenaline and the sports dome. Councilmember Woestehoff referenced the language that states that if a use is not listed, it should be considered as prohibited. He commented that there is one item in the table that is listed as not permitted and asked if there is a reason to have it listed if it is not permitted. Planning Manager Larson replied that in his experience with some auto repair shops, those businesses would sometimes purchase salvaged vehicles with intent to repair and resell but do not get around to them. He stated that this language would prevent the situation where those vehicles accumulate. Community Development Director Hanson noted that she has had similar experience with those types of businesses and commented that the specific language is helpful for enforcement. Planning Manager Larson continued to review the staff report providing details on performance standards. Commissioner Gengler asked the definition of a transient merchant. Planning Manager Larson provided the definition, examples and reviewed the permitting process. Commissioner Gengler commented that perhaps that should be clarified as it would seem upon reading that the use is just permitted. Commissioner Van Scoy referenced accessory dwelling units (ADU), which seems to be a new use. Planning Manager Larson confirmed that this would be new and modeled after the residential ADU regulations. He provided some examples of businesses that may want someone to live onsite or have a room onsite, such as a funeral home, self -storage facility, or emergency veterinary clinic. He noted that the ADU would only be able to be occupied by someone employed by the business and could not just be used for rental. He noted that the unit may be subject to rental licensing requirements and would then be subject to related inspections. Commissioner Van Scoy commented that he would be a bit uncomfortable allowing businesses to have an ADU and would want to see more details. He asked if the use would be open to all businesses or limited to those listed. Planning Manager Larson reviewed the language that would address that concern, noting that staying onsite would need to be a requirement of the employee's job. He did not anticipate that there would be a lot of requests. He continued to review the staff report including adult uses. Commissioner Gengler referenced Sections D and E, outdoor recreation, which is tied to a brewery/taproom/restaurant and asked if that is too restrictive. Planning Commission/ January 26, 2023 Page 9.of 16