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CU 95.11 memo Page 2 <br />continued <br />• boat would remain on site until the cover could be fitted. The applicant is <br />proposing no outdoor storage related to the business with the exception of the <br />occasional customers boat. <br />The business is proposed to be operated out of the applicant's attached 24' x <br />24' garage. If this application is approved, the applicant plans on adding a <br />19' x 30' addition to the existing garage. The proposed garage addition would <br />meet the accessory structure ordinance, in terms of accessory structure area. <br />The applicant is proposing that all sales be conducted at the customers home <br />or business with the applicant providing pickup and delivery of all <br />merchandise, therefore, customer traffic would be kept to a minimum.. The <br />applicant does anticipate UPS deliveries of fabric and supplies a couple of <br />times a week. . <br />Ntcmber of Emplovees/Fiou.rs of Operation <br />The business will consist of the applicant, his wife, and one part time <br />employee. Hours of operation would consist of 7:00 a.m. to ?:00 p.m., Monday <br />through Friday, and occasionally on Saturday. Both of these standards <br />would meet the requirements established in the home occupation ordinance. <br />• Equ~ment <br />The applicant has indicated that the machinery needed to operate an <br />upholstery business consists of a compressor,. industrial sewing machines, <br />table saw, and band saw. The sewing machine and compressor are the <br />primary tools used extensively, with the saws used sparingly, for repair of <br />damaged furniture. The applicant has indicated that he plans on keeping the <br />air compressor in his basement, with airlines connecting to the garage. This <br />should aid in reducing noise from the business. The garage is also proposed <br />to be insulated, to help reduce noise. - <br />Previous Fl'ome Occupation <br />In 1993, the City of Elk River approved a similar home occupation upholstery <br />business for Todd Altenweg, at 11925 191st Avenue. The City's Planning and <br />Zoning Departments have not received any complaints on the business. <br />Recommendation <br />Staff feels. this request meets the seven standards for a conditional use <br />permit as outlined in Section 900.20 of the Elk River City Code of <br />• Ordinances; as well as the Home Occupation Ordinance. Staff is <br />recommending approval of the conditional use permit request to operate an <br />cu93.11/planning/pc <br />