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Planning Commission Page 5 <br /> January 28,2020 <br /> • 5.2. Robert Kendrick— 93 I Elk Ln. NW <br /> ■ Conditional Use Permit to operate a cutting tool sharpening and repair home <br /> occupation, Case No. CU 20-02 <br /> Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. <br /> Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. <br /> Tarni Wolcenski, 910 Elk Lane, state they live in a very quiet,isolated <br /> neighborhood and she is slightly concerned with noise,increased traffic,and odors <br /> of the applicant's proposed business. She stated she also has severe allergies and any <br /> odors can set off an allergic reaction. She stated her other questions were answered <br /> during the public hearing. She does welcome him to the neighborhood and looks <br /> forward to meeting with him. <br /> John Bennett, 112 Elk Hills Dr. NW, stated he lives next door, and he spoke to Mr. <br /> Leeseberg regarding the property's zoning,if there will be signage to drum up <br /> business, and what type of machines the applicant will be operating, noting a big <br /> grinder may create noise and in a small garage will get hot in the summertime if the <br /> doors are required to be closed. He had concerns with the noise and traffic created <br /> from this business. <br /> Robert Kendrick, the applicant, stated he operated his small business at his <br /> residence in St. Cloud, Florida, for 8 years with no neighborhood complaints, noting <br /> his music is probably louder than his grinding machines. He explained his machines <br /> have dust collectors to prevent breathing in the dust, and an air compressor is used <br /> to run a sand blaster. He stated he goes out to beauticians and animal groomers to <br /> seek their business to sharpen their scissors. He stated he plans on keeping his home <br /> beautiful with nothing stored outdoors. He said he will have normal pickups and <br /> deliveries from UPS,USPS, and FedEx,like other residents in the neighborhood. He <br /> stated occasionally he'll have an item dropped off by the owner and they will wait to <br /> have it sharpened. He stated the operation of his business has not caused himself any <br /> health or breathing problems. He stated he would like all the neighbors to embrace <br /> him and hopes to fit into the neighborhood and not be offensive. He had no <br /> concerns with the condition listed in the staff report. <br /> Commissioner Rydberg asked how long he has been living in this home. <br /> Mr. Kendrick stated he purchased the home in December but has not started <br /> operating his business in Elk River. <br /> Commissioner Rydberg asked if he had any concerns with satisfying the conditions <br /> as outlined. <br /> Mr. Kendrick stated he felt it would be very simple to add an air conditioner to fulfill <br /> the condition of having the all opening to the accessory structure closed when he <br /> operates his business. <br /> NATURE <br />