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. . *"'" . Planning Commission Mintues August 27, 1991 Page 6 4. THAT THIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FOLLOWING APPROVAL. 5. THAT ANY STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS TO THE HOUSE OR GARAGE TO ACCOMMODATE THIS BUSINESS SHALL REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO SECOND THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Commissioner Spotts was opposed to the request because of his concern with the number of employees as it would be setting a precedent, and also because the business was being operated out of his garage. 9. Consider Conditional Use Permit (Greenhouse) Bv LeeRov and Kathrvn Kennedy/P.H. Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, indicated that LeeRoy and Kathryn Kennedy of 10205 201st Avenue are requesting a conditional use permit to operate a greenhouse business from their home. The Kennedy's own approximately 25 acres of land in the R-Ia zoning district. The applicants have no outside employees at this time, but have a desire in the future to add either one full-time or two part-time employees. Staff is recommending that they be allowed at least one full-time employee as our home occupation ordinance does allow that under a permitted home occupation. Ms. Szklarski stated that staff is recommending approval of the conditional use permit as they feel that the request meets the seven standards of a condi tional use permit and that it is consistent with the intent of the City's home occupation ordinance. Staff does, however, have a major concern with the three off-premise signs located at three different locations. The three signs are all nonconforming as they do not meet the requirements of the sign ordinance. Staff is requesting that these signs be removed. Vice Chair Nadeau opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Vice Chair Nadeau closed the public hearing. Mr. Kennedy stated that there are at least four-201st Avenues in Elk River. He stated that people are not able to locate their business unless they are allowed to advertise. They were requesting that they be allowed some signage at least on a seasonal basis as this will be essential for their business. Steve Rohlf stated that by allowing would be setting a precedent and occupations throughout the City. The off-premise advertising in this zoning the off-premise opening it up current ordinance district. signs, the City to other home does not allow COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY KENNEDY GARDENS TO OPERATE A GREENHOUSE BUSINESS FROM THEIR HOME LOCATED AT 10205 201ST AVENUE CITING THE SEVEN STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN STAFF'S MEMO ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: