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Planning Commission Minutes September 26, 2023 Page 4 allow for the specialty trailer parking. In the winter, he parks the trucks and may start them from time to time to ensure the batteries are charged. Commissioner Rydberg asked Mr. Shank about the neighbor's observations with the river embankment and to explain any work he's done to the embankment. Mr. Shank stated he's only using Class 5 for the driveway surface. He stated the city addressed the riverbank 8 years ago to address the washout concerns and added a retaining wall to slow the water down. He stated he did not change the topography or do any work to the riverbank. He is now in the process of closing off the third driveway as he learned he wasn't allowed to have three. He did everything the city asked him to do. Chair Larson -Vito asked what Mr. Shank's long-term plans were. Mr. Shank indicated he would share those but not on public record. He stated he's had rough interactions with Mr. Olson over the years and feels uncomfortable discussing in public. Vicky Sandhofer-Krolick, 18646 Yankton St. NW — stated she lived adjacent to Jeremiah and is a retired grandmother. She had no issues with the applicant, his business and work trucks, and didn't feel the property was an eyesore. She stated he and his employees have been respectful to her, and she's supportive of his CUP request. She stated she's never seen more than three vehicles parked in the driveway. Mr. Olson stated he has pictures that show numerous vehicles on the property. Mr. Shank stated the vehicle is a personal vehicle and is working on getting it started and restoring the interior of it. There being no one else to speak, Chair Larson -Vito closed the public hearing. Chair Larson -Vito stated she wants to get direction from the City Council regarding the home occupation ordinance amendment as there is a lot to consider. Mr. Carlton agreed and indicated the Planning Commission cannot issue an Interim use permit for this request. He stated the parking in the back yard, the temporary storage facility, and the pallets in the back yard are code enforcement issues that are being addressed. The parking of vehicles behind the home is allowed by ordinance. The city's environmental staff person reviewed this, and no comments were made but it could be re -reviewed, and any comments resulting from that review would be brought to the City Council meeting. Chair Larson -Vito asked if the applicant could re -apply for an Interim Use Permit. She felt the city has used IUPs very effectively for many years. Mr. Carlton stated the applicant could not apply for an IUP under the current ordinance. He stated it was reviewed by the city attorney and they have some concerns about how an IUP could be used for any area, not just home occupations. He does not have a timeline for when the ordinance will be reviewed by the City Council. Commissioner Beise stated he was not in favor of this request. He felt home occupations were supposed t, be somewhat invisible and didn't feel three large trucks and two trailers with cones fit the definition of P O 11 E A E e a r NATURE