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Planning Commission / CU OG-13 May 9, ?006 Page 2 Attachments • Location Map • Applicants Narrative, Apri121, 2006 • Site Plan Proposal The applicant is proposing opening a cosmetology salon in the existing home. The applicant states that the salon will be open by appointment only. Typical hours 9-8 M-F, with occasional Saturdays. Exterior modifications include construction of a separate entrance door on the south side of the house. A sidewalk is proposed to lead from this door to a new 2 stall parking area off of 208th avenue. The applicant has provided a short narrative of her request for further information. No signage is proposed. Analysis Home Occupations are regulated by section 30-$01 of the Elk River Code. To paraphrase, Home Occupations are generally permitted, provided there is no visual, odor, noise, or traffic impact on adjacent properties. The Conditional Use permit is necessary because the applicant is exceeding the permitted home occupation criteria: • is proposing minor exterior modifications, addition of a separate door • is providing additional off street parking • the business will include the use of equipment not generally found in the home. The proposed home occupation is consistent with the employment, hours of operation, and all other aspects of the home occupation criteria. In staff s opinion, the addition of the door is a minor modification, with a negligible impact on surrounding properties and on the character of the residential structure. The equipment used, (specialty chairs, dryers, specialty sinks, etc.) while not commonly found in a home, is not likely to be detrimental to surrounding properties. However, all building codes must be addressed through the permitting process. Access, Parking and Circulation A cosmetology salon is typically not an uncommon home occupation, although the most common complaint is the traffic generated and the need for off street parking. The use of appointments and the plan to provide additional parking should offset that concern. However, staff has some concerns with the parking lot location as proposed. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2(106\CUP\CU 06-14 Tamela Thompson\Staff report.doc