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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 9, 2000 commercial location and the home occupation will no longer be an issue by the end of one year. Montour pointed out the recommendation of the City Planner that employees' vehicles should be parked in the driveway rather than on the street. A property owner in the area indicated that she is concerned about the entire area. She pointed out that this is a residential area, but it has more of a commercial feel to it. She noted that the Bixby's have five service vehicles parked in their driveway. Duray asked Mr. Bixby how long he has been operating his business from his home. Bixby replied that he has operated the business from his house since he built it in 1980. The business has grown since it was begun. One of the property owners from the area agreed that the business has grown and felt it has reached the point where it should be located in a commercial area. Shelly Frison, Rose Lane property owner, pointed out that there have been parking problems on Rose Lane for a number of years. As a result of those problems, the City put limited the hours for on- streetparking. Frison indicated that at times it is very difficult to get in and off Rose Lane because of these parking problems. Frison felt that the Planner's recommendation to allow the business to continue for one year was too long. The City Planner pointed out that trucks would be in the driveway at night and employees' vehicles in the driveway during the day. This should help the alleviate some of the on-street parking problems during the interim period he is recommending that the business be allowed to operate. Montour felt the on-street parking was somewhat of an enforcement issue. Duray asked if Mr. Bixby has had the correct perform for his business. The Zoning Administrator reported that no permit has been issued for the home occupation. The City received its first complaint in December of 1999 and the need for a home occupation permit was discussed with Mr. Bixby during January's monthly City Planner's hours.