gr00090_000045_pg267 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

November 28, 1977 Page 4 Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he had sat through part of the Planning Commission meeting when they discussed the ordinance and that he was surprised that the phrase 'equipment not customarily found in the home' was left in. He recommended that that statement be eliminated to avoid problems in determining what is customary and what is not. Councilmember Baumgartner also recommended that the word 'objectionable' be eliminated as it would be hard to determine what is objectionable. Councilmember Rowley questioned how immediate an immediate neighbor is. She also stated that she would prefer saying 'a room within the home' rather than specifying what square feet the room can be, as people would be coming in asking for variances. She also asked if it would be possible to allow home occupations unless there were complaints. Attorney Meyers replied that any decision would be left up to a judge. Councilmember Rowley suggested that anyone running a home occupation be required to register with the City and that if a complaint is filed, the records could be checked and if they are not registered, they could then be prosecuted. Administrator Achen questioned if there were other sections of the zoning code that would cover home occupations. Attorney Meyers said yes. MSP (Pickar - Ziebarth) to table the amendment to the chapter on home occupations and direct the clerk - administrator to get together with the city attorney to work out the proper wording. Jim Allen, 7943 Greenfield, stated that he felt if the City was going to prohibit home occupations, they should do it straight down the line and not allow some while disallowing others. Russell Pahl stated that he did not feel the City should be bothering the people and that they should leave them alone and allow them to do as they please. ON -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES - FIRE PREVENTION IMPROVEMENTS Administrator Achen stated that the Fire Chief had made a list of recommendations of improvements that should be made to establishments having on -sale liquor licenses before their licenses are renewed, to bring them all up to standard. Administrator Achen stated that this action was the result of requirements being placed upon one establish- ment during the past summer before their license was renewed. 5 ayes Administrator Achen reported that according to the Fire Chief, no improvements would be required at the Anchor Inn and that between $5,000 and $15,000 of improvements would be required at both Donatelle's and the Mermaid in order to bring them up to standard. Administrator Achen recommended that the Bel Rae be checked also so as not to discriminate between establishments. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to direct the City Administrator to send a letter to the businesses asking them when they would expect the improvements to be made and that the Council does not intend to renew the licenses without the improvements.