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<br />CU 06-13 <br />June 19, 2006 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />. Location Map <br />. Applicants Narrative, April 21, 2006 <br />. Site Plan <br /> <br />Proposal <br />The applicant is proposing opening a cosmetology salon in the existing home. The applicant <br />states that the salon will be open by appointment only. Typical hours 9-8 M-F, with <br />occasional Saturdays. <br /> <br />Exterior modifications include construction of a separate entrance door on the south side of <br />the house. A sidewalk is proposed to lead from this door to a new 2 stall parking area off of <br />208th avenue. <br /> <br />The applicant has provided a short narrative of her request for further information. <br /> <br />No signage is proposed. <br /> <br />Analysis <br /> <br />Home Occupations are regulated by section 30-801 of the Elk River Code. To paraphrase, <br />Home Occupations are generally permitted, provided there is no visual, odor, nOlse, or <br />traffic impact on adjacent properties. <br /> <br />The Conditional Use permit is necessary because the applicant is exceeding the permitted <br />home occupation criteria: <br />. is proposing minor exterior modifications: addition of a separate door <br />. is providing additional off street parking <br />. the business will include the use of equipment not generally found in the <br />home. <br /> <br />The proposed home occupation is consistent with the employment, hours of operation, and <br />all other aspects of the home occupation criteria. <br /> <br />In staff's opinion, the addition of the door is a minor modification, with a negligible impact <br />on surrounding properties and on the character of the residential structure. The equipment <br />used, (specialty chairs, dryers, specialty sinks, etc.) while not commonly found in a home, is <br />not likely to be detrimental to surrounding properties. However, all building codes must be <br />addressed through the permitting process. <br /> <br />Access. Parkina and Circulation <br /> <br />A cosmetology salon is typically not an uncommon home occupation, although the most <br />common complaint is the traffic generated and the need for off street parking. The use of <br />appointments and the plan to provide additional parking should offset that concern. <br />However, staff has some concerns with the parking lot location as proposed. <br /> <br />S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2006\CUP\CU 06-14 Tamela Thompson\CU06-14 CUP staff report to Coun~il.doc <br />