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. . . Planning Commission Minutes August 20, 2003 Page 5 Art Kruger, 11834191st Avenue, asked how many home businesses can be at one address. He stated that there already is a business at this address. Director of Planning Michele McPherson stated that the City does not limit the number of permitted home occupations as long as they meet the eleven standards in the City's ordinance. If a particular home business cannot meet one of the eleven standards, it can be allowed as a conditional use and would be subject to the public hearing process. Mr. Kruger expressed his concern that there is no limit to the number of businesses that can be in a residential area. Ms. McPherson stated that when a request for a home occupation is reviewed, the neighbors have an opportunity to let the Commission know if there are adverse impacts such as noise, parking, or noxious fumes. Mr. Kruger asked what the hours of operation would be. Ms. McPherson stated that the ordinance limits business hours to 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. and that the Commission could further restrict those hours, if necessary. Shawn Sieben, 19010 Jackson Road, stated that Mr. Erbstoesser currently operates a cabinetry business out of his home with three delivery trucks and 5 employees. He stated that his concerns are related to increased traffic and parking. He stated he had no objection to the hair salon but he did not want to see additional cars parking in the street. Barbara Ravelle, 11783 191st Avenue, stated that she had concerns with the cabinetry business due to the increased traffic such as lumber deliveries, and she did not feel there was adequate parking. She also expressed concern that dumpsters have been on the site for long periods of time. Dick Vatgs, 11814191st Avenue, neighbor to the west of the applicants, stated that he did not see a problem with Mr. Erbstoesser's homes business and felt that the speeding problem in the neighborhood was more of an issue. He felt that there should be a stop sign on the oudet to Jackson. He stated that the dumpsters referred to by Ms. Ravelle were only on the Erbstoesser's property during the remodeling of their home. Mr. Vatgs stated that he felt the hours of operation could be shortened. Rob Erbstoesser, 11796 191st Avenue, applicant, stated that the dumpsters were on site during construction of his addition. During the construction, there were additional vehicles parking near his home by the contractors. He stated that his driveway is 25 feet wide by 65 feet long and that there is adequate space to park three or four vehicles there at one time. He stated that he was willing to park his personal vehicle in the back of his property, which can be accessed by the driveway to the detached garage. He stated that he did not feel parking was an issue. Mr. Erbstoesser stated that the normal hours of operation would be 9 a.m. to 5 - 7 p.m. Chair Pederson suggested that the conditions state that parking shall be limited to the applicants' driveway and reduce the hours of operation. Discussion followed regarding the history of the cabinet business. Ms. McPherson stated that the applicant's father originally received a home occupation permit for a woodcrafts business and that it has grown into the current cabinetry business. Commissioner Offerman stated that he felt the non-conforming home occupation should be addressed before approving another home occupation for the same property.