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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MAY 9, 2006 Mayor Johnston called the workshop to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council chambers. PRESENT: Johnston, Conlin, Smith, Johnson, DeLapp City Staff. Building Official Jim McNamara, Maintenance Supervisor Mike Bouthilet, Finance Director Tom Bouthilet, and Administrator Rafferty Planning Commission: 1. AGENDA 2. Zoning Ordinance/City Code Amendments — Home Occupation The City Planner distributed the Oak Park Heights Home Occupation Code and the Planning Commission's recommendation on Home Occupation. The Planner pointed out that if there are substantial changes in the Home Occupation proposal a public hearing by the Planning Commission would be needed. Mayor Johnston voiced his concerns on storage space and the City should set a specific limit such as 10 x 12 or 10 x 20. He thought the requirement of no employees was excessively restricted and would be in favor of up to two employees. By requiring annual licensing the City could monitor and enforce home based businesses. His desire is to discourage warehousing and encourage home based business. Council member Johnson said she can't see why the Planning Commission proposal would not work. Council member Smith said if we are going to split our 10 acre parcels in the future then the City needs to adopt the Oak Park Heights Ordinance. She did not want storage in accessory buildings. She has a concern on the vehicles associated with home occupations. Deliveries have to come in and deliver product. The City Planner noted the ordinance states not more than six deliveries. Council member DeLapp voiced his concern on home occupations that would bring in extra traffic and driveways on lots. Bob VanZandt, Planning Commission Member, said we can limit space, but doesn't want to go off and limit where people can make money because this business may pay your mortgage payments. Julie Fliflet, Planning Commission Member, said the Planning Commission looked at how a home based business could affect the neighbor. Accessory structures can be addressed by the city code. She supports one or two employees.