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Mounds View Planning Commission November 16, 2011 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Rundle stated the Redbox units were usually well lit and placed outside of reputable businesses. Chair Stevenson thanked Staff for including the requirement of “not impacting the flow of traffic” in the proposed zoning code language. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Cramblit/Commissioner Rundle. To approve Resolution 952-11, a Resolution Amending Chapter 1112 of the Mounds View Zoning Code to Allow for Outdoor Vending Kiosks in Commercial Zoning Districts. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Discuss City Code Amendment to Allow Massage Therapy as a Home Based Business Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that at the October 24, 2011 City Council meeting, a resident asked the Council if massage therapy could be considered as a home based business in the City of Mounds View. The City Council discussed the idea at their work session on November 7th. The City Council supports amending the City Code and has asked that the Planning Commission discuss how this should be accomplished. Associate Heller explained that currently the City Code only allows massage therapy in at least the B-2 zoning district and a city business license is required. An extensive amount of information is required from massage therapists in order to be issued an annual city license. Staff checked other community city codes and most require a license or conditional use permit to allow massage therapy as a home based business. Associate Heller indicated the easiest way to allow massage therapy as a home based business would be to amend Chapter 514.10, and state that therapeutic massage may be located in residential zoning districts. The Commission could also choose to allow massage therapy in residential districts as a conditional use. This would require an amendment to Chapter 1106.04 of the R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning Code, adding therapeutic massage as a conditional use. This option would allow for greater control on this home based business, however, this may not be necessary, given the lengthy background check process already completed. She requested the Commission discuss the proposed zoning amendment options and direct Staff on how to proceed. Chair Stevenson questioned how the City would complete a renewal for these business licenses, and are site visits done as part of the licensing process. Associate Heller stated no site visits were currently being done for any business licenses. The Assistant City Administrator processes the business license applications every year, does a background check if necessary, and updates the City’s records prior to issuing a license. Associate Heller indicated the City could possibly complete onsite visits.