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Planning Commission During the public hearing, several residents spoke questioning increased traffic, parking (on street and grass), salon chemicals, and construction supplies stored on site. The property has had several "parking on unimproved surfaces" violations in the past that have been closed. There currently is an open violation for vehicles "parking on unimproved surfaces" and the need to receive a CUP for the construction business. Staff will continue to monitor the shutdown of the construction business and associated outdoor storage of materials. It is understood there will be various vehicles on site during construction, but the applicant's day-to-day vehicles need to be parked on an approved surface. It was clarified that the chemicals associated with the salon will be regulated by the state building code, MPCA, and with licensing through the Board of Cosmetology. The Commission had questions related to the enforcement of the construction business and if conditions could be added to this application to clean up the construction materials and what past code violations there were. They recommended a condition be added stating all outstanding code violations shall be closed before CUP is recorded and the salon can operate. The commission unanimously recommended approval of the request. Since the commission meeting, the applicant indicated she felt most of the comments were not regarding the salon, except the chemicals. She asked if there was a way to keep comments related to the salon. Chemicals and Commercial Reviews Staff reviewed two submitted documents relating to various chemicals utilized in hair salons. These articles outline the possible effects of the various chemicals used in salons and the potential long-term effects on the hairdressers who are exposed to them daily. Staff did not find reference the flammability/explosive qualities of the chemicals. As this proposed business shows, the need for proper ventilation for staff, customers, and neighbors is essential and why the city must require home occupations to have an architect design the facility and to follow all the same building, electrical, plumbing, and fire codes and regulations of a commercial business. Financial Impact None Mission/Policy/Goal ■ Responsibly grow ■ Ethical, efficient, and responsible ■ Help, not hinder citizen quality of life ■ Reflect the culture of citizens and what is important to majority Attachments ■ Planning Commission Memo dated September 27, 2022 ■ Resident Comments 0 Code Enforcement Activities