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. . . Elk River Planning Commission Minutes July 27, 1993 Page 3 Commissioner Kreger asked Mr. Palmer if he had another job and to clarify a Class I license. Mr. Palmer stated that he has two other jobs, both based at his home. Regarding the license to purchase a firearm, one must be 18 years of age or older and a background check is done through the Sheriff's department. Once both are verified, anyone can purchase a firearm. Commissioner Kuester questioned Mr. Palmer as to how much business will be done through a gun show and how much will be done through his home. Further, how many people will be around firearms that are doing business with Mr. Palmer from his other occupations? Mr. Palmer replied that for his other home based occupations he goes to the "client" versus having the client come to his home. He also stated that he has not done business at a gun show, however, he hopes to do the majority of his business from gun shows, not from his home. Linda Nogle, 234 Morton, Elk River, requested to address the Chairman. Chairman Minton acknowledged her request. Ms. Nogle stated that regardless of whether the City or some other agency is responsible for keeping watch over this business, if approved, it is not the responsibility of area residents and they should not be expected to do so. Peter Beck, City Attorney, explained the State adopted guidelines to regulate this type of home occupation and clarified the current City ordinance regarding home occupations. Discussion between Mr. Beck and the Commissioners ensued. Chairman Minton suggested the Planning Commission review an ordinance regarding the sale of firearms. Commissioner Eberley stated the Planning Commission should review the home occupation ordinance not just the sale of firearms. Chairman Minton asked staff if cleaning up the yard could be made a stipulation with this request. COMMISSIONER KREGER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A MAIL ORDER BUSINESS AS A HOME OCCUPATION BY MARK PALMER, CASE NO. CU 93-18, CITING THE CURRENT HOME OCCUPATION ORDINANCE, STAFF'S MEMO DATED JULY 14, 1993, AND THAT THE REQUEST IS CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THERE SHALL BE NO INVENTORY OF FIREARMS KEPT ON SITE THAT ARE INTENDED FOR SALES. 2. NO MORE THAN ONE CUSTOMER VEHICLE BE PRESENT ON SITE AT A GIVEN TIME AND NO MORE THAN ONE CUSTOMER VEHICLE PER HOUR. 3. ALL STANDARDS MENTIONED IN SECTION 900.25(3) REGARDING OCCUPATIONS BE FOLLOWED. HOME 4. THE CITY COUNCIL REVIEW THIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN SIX (6) MONTHS FOR APPLICANTS COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS AND ANY COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OPERATION.