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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 8, 200'7 Duray stated that he was skeptical about allowing a home occupation that would permit the sale of f rearms from a home. Buck noted that in 1994 the Clinton administration passed a bill that eliminated 60% of the Federal Firearms Licenses (FFL). Buck stated that while his FFL allows him to sell firearms, that is not the intent of what he wants to do. Knudsen felt that approval of the SUP should limit any buying or selling of f rearms to only what is necessary in support of the engraving business. Pechmann stated that he would support the SUP with that limitation. Pechmann asked about the sale of ammunition. Buck reported that he is not an ammunition dealer. Barraclough stated that he did not have a concern with the business. Buclc pointed out that this location will be his home, and he does not want his home occupation to be public knowledge. Duray asked if the home occupation would involve the modification of stocks and assault rifles, changing barrels, etc. Buck reported that his business would be engraving. Knudsen pointed out that under the restriction being suggested, Buck would be in violation of the SUP if he sold firearms or firearm components without any engraving work being done. Knudsen felt the SUP should be as narrow as possible, and that the pure retail buying and selling of firearms should be prohibited. Knudsen would not support the SUP without the limitation. Barraclough suggested that ability to buy and sell firearm components, rather than a complete firearm. Duray asked who would police this to ensure that only components are being bought and sold. Barraclough pointed out that Buck would be engraving component pieces and not complete fire arms. The City Planner indicated that the City has the ability to restrict the SUP to ensure that the home occupation does not compromise the character of the neighborhood regardless of what Buck's FFL allows him to do. The Planner indicated that the City would be responsible for enforcement, and if it is found that gun retailing is being conducted, Buck would be in violation of his SUP which could then be revoked. Barraclough suggested limiting the SUP to firearm components only, and not a full firearm. Buck replied that in some instances it is necessary to have the full firearm. Knudsen stated that his concern was allowing broad retailing in guns without limiting the retail component to accessory to the engraving 9-