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5 <br /> <br />Although the surrounding land uses are rural residential, the adjacent parcels are not standard <br />10 acre parcels (172 Pine Street is 0.4 acres and 234 Pine Street is 2.33 acres). Three (3) <br />residential homes (166, 172 and 234 Pine Street) are also within 400 feet of the proposed <br />accessory structure home occupation. <br /> <br />Noise <br /> <br />The proposed home occupation will involve uses and activities detrimental to persons or <br />property. Traffic will increase on a gravel road. The applicant states that “typically” no <br />equipment is used onsite. Any equipment used on site will generate excessive noise. Three (3) <br />residential homes (166, 172 and 234 Pine Street) within 400 feet of the proposed accessory <br />structure home occupation would be affected. <br /> <br />Planning and Zoning Board <br /> <br />The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on March 08, 2017 and the following <br />comments were made: <br /> <br />• The neighboring resident at 172 Pine Street spoke in opposition to the conditional use <br />permit due to concerns regarding increased traffic and outdoor storage. <br />• Chair Tralle expressed concerns regarding Mr. Witzel’s current business operations at <br />925 Evergreen and outdoor storage. <br />• Board members also discussed traffic, outdoor storage and trash pickup. <br /> <br />The applicant, Mr. Witzel, presented the Board with a list of 19 residents along Pine Street he <br />had interviewed. The residents stated they were not opposed to a small handyman company <br />operating out of a home. Mr. Witzel also asked each resident how many trips they took per <br />day. It should be noted that while the resident survey indicated an average of 108 total trips, <br />one trip is calculated as leaving the house and a second trip is returning home. Therefore, <br />leaving home and returning home is a total of 2 trips. The survey indicated some residents as <br />taking only 1 trip. Assuming the residents left and returned home, the 108 trips x 2 = 216 total <br />trips. This is consistent with standard engineering practices of 10 trips per day for single family <br />homes. <br /> <br />The Board recommended denial of the conditional use permit with a 3-1 vote. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />Staff and the Board recommend approval of the following item: <br /> <br />• Resolution No. 17-29 Denying Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation Permit <br />Level C at 180 Pine Street <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />