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Planning & Zoning Board September 9, 2009 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES At this time, the board discussed Item 6A, as liste d under Discussion Items. B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING to consider amending the Z oning Ordinance to clarify requirements for Home Occupati ons and Residential Storage/Parking Associate Planner Paul Bengtson presented the staff report. Chair Tralle reopened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Bengtson pointed out amendments that staff made since the last meeting. Board Member discussion included hours of operation , trip generation and permit fees for home businesses. Staff explained the reason for a fee is that a home business is considered a special use that is above and beyond a single-family use of a home. Staff explained that a permit will be issued for the life time of the business, therefore a one-time only fee will be required. Limitations for the all owed use will go into city records and staff will then have the ability to pull informatio n from a file if complaints or problems should occur. Board members thought it was reasonable to set limi ts on hours of operation for noise generating activities. The Board suggested consist ency with the allowable hours found in existing ordinances. Staff agreed to draft a numbe r of options for the board to consider. Staff reminded the board that the focus is to prote ct the residential character of a neighborhood when addressing home business. Chair Tralle called a break at 8:35 p.m. The meeti ng reconvened at 8:43 p.m. On-street parking was discussed. The city currentl y does not restrict on-street parking. The Board requested that the city council consider on-street parking requirements within the city. Mr. Bengtson responded that staff would discuss the issue of on-street parking. Board Members discussed alternate options for parki ng surfaces. Board Members pointed out that any environmental options would ne ed to be approved by the city engineer to make sure all aspects of proper drainag e are addressed. Staff will amend text to clarify that recreational vehicles cannot be used as additional living quarters and that recreational vehicles and trailers shall be considered the same. Staff will make additional amendments based on boar d recommendations and bring a final draft to the October meeting for the board to review. Ms. Brady made a MOTION to table the consideration for Amending the Zoning Ordinance to clarify requirements for Home Occupati ons and Residential Storage/Parking to the October P&Z Meeting. Motion was supported by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 6-0.