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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 10, 1996 SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR HOME OCCUPATION - 470 COSTA LANE - THORP which exist creating a hardship situation. Thorp did not feel it was fair if he dragged other property owners who have sheds in violation of the Code into this matter. However, he felt he should be allowed to leave his shed where it is. Knudsen stated that the Commission understands Thorp's position, and at its last meeting tried to create a hardship where one really did not exist under the letter of the Code. The City Council has said there is no hardship, and has offered to relocate the shed for Thorp. Schletty reported that he sympathized with Thorp's position, but agreed there was no hardship. Schletty recommended denial of the Variance request for encroachment of a shed into the required side yard setback for a corner lot as requested by Richard Thorp, 470 Costa Lane, based on the fact there is no hardship present, and requesting the City Council assist Mr. Thorp in the cost of relocation or removal of the shed. Motion seconded by Barraclough. Motion carried 7 - 0. Mr. Richard Thorp, 470 Costa Lane, appeared before the Commission requesting approval of a special use permit for a home occupation for his lawn care business. Thorp reported that there are several property owners with home occupations in the area. Thorp felt because of the shed issue, he is being singled out and was informed he had to apply for a permit for his home occupation. Thorp reported that other than store some equipment in his garage, all he does from his home in relation to his business is answer the phone. The City Planner reported that the purpose of the home occupation provisions is to make a business as invisible as possible, so it does not have a negative impact on the neighborhood. The Planner indicated it appeared the Thorp home occupation could meet the requirements of the Code. Thorp expressed concern with the annual review period. 9 Page 64