HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg267November 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.
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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.