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COUNCIL MINUTES April 10,2017 <br /> APPROVED <br /> 173 - He wants to be up front with the city about his plans for the property, if he goes ahead with the <br /> 174 purchase. He's aware of many home businesses that have not done the same; <br /> 175 - The properties around the proposed business have been contacted and he's not heard of a proble, <br /> 176 except for one person who has a concern and that is based on the fear of a building being <br /> 177 constructed that would block their view and that there would be strangers in the area(he noted his <br /> 178 employees are highly vetted so shouldn't be a problem); <br /> 179 - Regarding use of the roadway and fear that it would not hold up,there are many heavy uses <br /> 180 occuring currently including large trucks (garbage vehicles) using the road; <br /> 181 - Pictures of the property, showing where things are; <br /> 182 - Picture of his family,who lives in Lino Lakes. <br /> 183 <br /> 184 He also read a letter provided by the mayor of the City of Fridley, commending him/his business on <br /> 185 being a good presence in that city and past willingness to respond to any concerns. <br /> 186 <br /> 187 Council Member Rafferty noted existing conditions and current guidelines and regulations and the <br /> 188 council's responsibility to follow them. <br /> 189 <br /> 190 Mayor Reinert asked staff to reiterate their reasons for recommending denial and expand and respond to <br /> 191 the applicant's comments. <br /> 192 Planner Larsen noted that there is no home occupation permit at this address now and there is none at <br /> 193 Mr. Witzel's current address (applicant noted that four of his children drive work vans and come and go). <br /> 194 Ms. Larsen outlined the city's regulations for home occupations and the levels and allowed uses and their <br /> 195 relation to intensity of use. Staff would be more than happy to work with the applicant to find an <br /> 196 appropriately zoned property for his business in the city and one that would not become an issue for the <br /> 197 surrounding neighborhoods and the transportation system of the city. <br /> 198 <br /> 199 Council Member Manthey asked about the size of vehicles used(3/4 ton vans) and how many employees <br /> 200 he expects. Mr. Witzel explained that he has overestimated those figures in his application to make sure <br /> 201 he is being completely transparent. The applicant also said he isn't sure that he'd have the dumpster <br /> 202 emptied twice a week but again he is trying to be completely above board and he noted that there are a <br /> 203 great many vehicles, including many garbage trucks from different companies, utilizing the roadway. <br /> 204 Council Member Manthey asked if the applicant were to be allowed the use,would he be willing to <br /> 205 comply with the staff recommendations. <br /> 206 <br /> 207 Mayor Reinert remarked that the property offers the size for the business to grow. <br /> 208 <br /> 209 Mr. Witzel added that he's discussed the possibility of adding screening fencing. <br /> 210 <br /> 211 It was clarified that Mr. Witzel would be moving to the property. He wouldn't purchase the property <br /> 212 without this use in place. <br /> 213 <br /> 214 Council Member Maher noted that there are four children working and driving for the business and there <br /> 215 are three younger children that could possibility become drivers for the business in the future. If there <br /> 5 <br />