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Memo to Planning Commission/CU 01-19 May 22,2001 Page 3 not normally found in a home; except that equipment which IIIis typically in an office may be used." If a home occupation cannot meet all of the conditions,then Planning Commission and City Council review is required to issue a conditional use permit for conditional home occupation. The applicant proposes to use the existing single family home and a new 60'x 40'metal- skinned building to house the home occupation. The home occupation is that of a landscape contractor who employs five full-time persons. The applicant's narrative describes the number of employees and the type of equipment utilized by the company. The applicant has indicated on the attached site plan a number of improvements for the site to accommodate this proposed use. Included in the proposal is a fenced area to store a dumpster, material and equipment. This is located east of the proposed metal-skinned building. It will be accessed by two driveways off the existing driveway to the home. The proposed metal-skinned building will meet the setback requirements for the A-1 District. The applicant is proposing to fence the outdoor storage area. Staff suggests additional landscaping to further screen the storage area. There appears to be adequate parking for employees on the site; with five full-time employees,five parking spaces would be required. The remaining employees report directly to the job site. III Signage The applicant is proposing a wall sign of 50 square feet in area to be attached to the metal- skinned building. However,this sign exceeds the permitted wall signage in the residential district. The ordinance only permits a sign of 4 square feet in area to be attached to a wall. However, rural based businesses are permitted for off-premise directional signs not exceeding 18 square feet, provided that they meet certain conditions outlined in the sign ordinance. To date, staff has received no complaints regarding the proposed home occupation. Historic Significance The Heritage Preservation Commission reviews each land use case for historic significance. In this case, an artifact was reported to be found in the general vicinity of the subject property (please refer to the attached memo from Steve Rohlf, Building & Zoning Administrator). No further action is required. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request for a conditional home occupation with the following conditions: III S:\PLANNING\MICHMC\PLREPRTS\CU01-19.DOC