Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/04/2007

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Mayor Gamec welcomed Michelle and Steven Le Roy to the City and wished them success 'with their business. Case #2: Request for a Home Occupation Permit; Case of Jeff Anderson Management Intern Gladhill stated the City has received an application from Jeff Anderson for a home occupation permit to operate a biofeedback alternative healing business in one room of his home located at 14341 Potassium Street NW. Mr. Anderson is proposing to establish a home- based alternative healing business in his home. The system is an Evoked Potential Biofeedback System and would initially only be used by family and friends. The applicant anticipates approximately one to three clients per week in the beginning. The two homeO\vners will be the only employees of the home occupation. Mr. Gladhill stated the proposed home occupation would be used in only 3% of the home gross area, which is under the City Code requirement. There will be no exterior evidence of the business; no signs will be displayed and there will be no outside storage of equipment or merchandise. Mr. Gladhill stated the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 2, 2007 and recommended that hours of operation be added to the Home Occupation Permit, limiting the hours of operation from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Home Occupation Permit based on Findings of Fact drafted in favor ofthe applicant. Mr. Jeff Anderson, applicant, introduced himself and stated he is available for questions. Councilmember Dehen asked if it is necessary to have a permit for this type of use with fanlily and friends. Management Intern Gladhill replied it was discussed that this could grow beyond family and friends. Staff is recommending a Home Occupation Permit. Mayor Gamec thanked Mr. Anderson for presenting his plans to the City and applying Jor the appropriate permit. Councilmember Elvig requested information about the biofeedback system. Mr. Anderson explained the machine does a diagnostic on an individual's system and tells them what their deficiencies are in vitamins and minerals, and recommends a remedy to live a better life. Coullcilmember Dehen asked if Mr. Anderson's intent is to generate income. Mr. Anderson replied not necessarily. The reason for doing tlns is that his wife and daughter have medical issues. Doctors treat the symptOl;ns rather than the actual problems. TIus machine is designed to address the problems. Their friends and fanlily have wanted to do it, and they wanted to see what would happen if they opened it to more friends and family. It was cheaper to purchase the machine than to keep going to the person they were going to with the maclline. City Council I August 14, 2007 Page 6 of 32 P22