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Planning & Zoning Board March 8, 2017 Page 2 DRAFT MINUTES V. ACTION ITEMS A. Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation Permit Level C (180 Pine Street) Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Staff recommended denial of the Conditional Use Permit at 180 Pine Street. The applicant, Stephen Witzel, submitted a Land Use Application for a conditional use permit for a Home Occupation Permit Level C to be located at 180 Pine Street. Mr. Witzel owns Mobile Maintenance, Inc, a handyman service that specializes in the repair and service on manufactured home on the lots where they are located. Mr. Witzel currently resides at 925 Evergreen Trail in Lino Lakes and is considering moving to 180 Pine Street. Staff addressed questions of the board. Mr. Root acknowledged a section of Pine Street is a gravel road. Root questioned the difference between gravel and compacted dirt. Ms. Larsen stated that the impact is the same. Mrs. Hankee, City Engineer, agreed with Larsen. Mr. Root questioned where 10 trips per day per house came from. Ms. Larsen stated that it is a standard engineering guideline. Mr. Masonick asked about tax and valuation increase. Ms. Larsen stated that she did not think a Home Occupation in an accessory structure would allow for a significant increase. Chair Tralle asked applicant to take the podium. Steve Witzel, 925 Evergreen Trail. Applicant went to every house on the street to interview home owners. Mr. Witzel determined there were 108 trips per day. Mr. Witzel interviewed people on the street asking if they would object to what Mr. Witzel was trying to do; he could not find anyone who objected. Interviewed the largest property owners adjacent to the property. One property owner expressed concerned around a pole barn being built and blocking the view. This area is an active operating farm with an airport on it causing noise. Mr. Witzel has two commercial buildings in Fridley that he continues to operate out of. No plans to expand Lino Lakes location. Does not foresee more than 2 trips per day. Plans to store equipment, when bought in bulk, at the Lino Lakes location. Plans to put office at Lino Lakes location. Chair Tralle asked where Mr. Witzel conducts his current business, 505 NE Fairmount Street Fridley, MN and 8150 East River Road Fridley, MN. Chair Tralle disagreed and stated there is equipment in yard at 925 Evergreen Trail.