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Planning Commission Minutes August 28, 1990 Page 4 . Dave Harmonick - 21146 York Street NW (owner of Lot 8) questioned the location of the driveway. Mr. Harmonick felt that the portion of the driveway which encroaches on his property should be removed. Ms. Szklarski stated that the driveway does encroach slightly on Mr. Harmonick's property. She questioned if the City could require that portion of the driveway to be removed. Mr. Harmonick further requested that there be an additional stipulation that no permanent or temporary structures be erected along the south side of the structure other than landscaping. This would require the removal of two kennels that are on the south side. Tim Keane, City Attorney stated that it should be clearly stated that this variance does not constitute the City's blessing of the driveway encroachment on Lot 8. This would be a private matter between the two lot owners which is not covered by this variance. Ms. Sue Springer stated that the survey that was done for the new home on the property shows that the driveway is encroaching .08 feet on Lot 8. They had confronted the builder and he did not think this would be a problem. She further indicated that the two dog kennels on the south side are being removed. Chairman Kimball closed the public hearing. . COMMISSIONER SCHROEDER MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE VARIANCE BY SPRINGER CONSTRUCTION TO ALLOW, AN 11 FT. ENCROACHMENT ON THE 20 FT. SIDE YARD SETBACK TO ACCOMMODATE A HOUSE SITING THE FIVE STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN STAFF'S MEMO TO INCLUDE THE STATEMENT GIVEN BY THE CITY ATTORNEY THAT THE CITY DOESN'T GIVE APPROVAL AS FAR AS THE DRIVEWAY IS CONCERNED REGARDING THIS VARIANCE. ALSO, THAT THE HOUSE ON LOT 7 SHOULD NOT HAVE PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES BUILT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE LOT. COMMISSIONER BISCHOFF SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9. Consider Conditional Use Permit (Home Occupation - Phone Answering Service) by Gemini Communications/P.H. Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, stated that Paul Ouellette of 19741 Ulysses Street NW is requesting a condi tional use permit to operate a home occupation. The conditional use permit would allow the applicant to operate a telephone answering service from his home. Ms. Szklarski stated that Mr. Ouellette is currently operating the business out of his garage. Ms. Szklarski stated one of the concerns staff has with this proposal is the number of employees. In the past, it has been the Planning Commission and City Council's tendency to allow few if any outside employees. Chairman Kimball opened the public hearing. i. Mr. Ouellette explained his request indicating that they have a total of eight outside employees, four of which are family. He indicated two of the family members live across the street and the other two live in Anoka. Mr. Ouellette was requesting that the hours of operation be expanded to better accommodate his business.