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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 business will be subject to State inspections, and indicated that it will be easier if they serve only one client at a Cime. Allan stated that her inclination is to deny the Special Use Permit, and noted that a business operating from residential property would have the advantage of paying residential property taxes. Allan felt the business should be based in a commercial area. Keis questioned how this home occupation proposal balanced with the home hair salon or small engine repair. Keis noted that Planner's indication that the downscaled version was closer to the typical home occupation, but questioned how the City regulates the business if it starts growing beyond that point. Blesener asked abouC timeframes for Special Use Permit reviews. The City Planner indicated that home occupations have an initial one year review period. If everything is satisfactory, then the review period moves to every three years, typically an administrative review unless there are complaints about the business. Allan noted that the City Code allows only one principle massage therapy business in the City. This proposed home occupation would be in competition with that business, which would be located in a commercial district and paying commercial property taxes. Allan noted that the business plan presented to the Planning Commission was much busier than the plan presented this evening. Blesener asked if the Council could require a six month review of the home occupation. The Planner replied that they could. Blesener noted that the Council has received a letter of objection to the home occupation. He also noted that there were two individuals at the Planning Commission meeting that spoke in favor of the home occupation. Blesener asked if there was anyone from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Michelle Frison, 145 East Rose Place, indicated her support of Che proposed home occupation. She noted that the current property owners have cleaned up the property, and indicated thaC she preferred the home occupation in the duplex to the unit being rented. Frison indicated that if the home occupation exceeded the parameters that have been proposed, she would be the first to complain about the business. Frison asked that the City give the home occupation a chance.