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Planning Commission Minutes — October 10, 2013 Page 2 employees. Applicant stated that should he need another future expansion it would at that point be time for him to relocate. Staff has observed the property over the last several months and has not observed any excessive noise, traffic, lights, or vibration being caused as a result of Mr. Luedeke's home occupation. Staff has varied the day, time, and location of their inspections of the property. Staff has also not received any official complaints in over a year regarding Mr. Luedeke's home occupation. If approved, Exhibit A of the existing IUP would be revised to reflect the building addition. The property in question is currently zoned Future Urban Service (FUS). Knauss inquired about current screening of the property from the road. Rachel directed Knauss to the landscaping plan of the property to note the 14'-18' Black Hills Spruce the applicant had planted in the yard to provide screening from the road. Commissioner Kleissler opened the public hearing. John Olsen, 70977 177th Street North requested information about the time of business allowed by the current Interim Use Permit (IUP). Rachel informed commission and Mr. Olsen that the current Interim Use Permit (IUP) allowed for work to be conducted from 7:OOAM — 9:OOPM each day. Mr. Luedeke was however only open from 8:OOAM — 8:OOPM each day. Mr. Olsen stated he felt there was increased traffic on 177th Street as a result of Mr. Luedeke's home occupation, and that he could hear excessive noise from his home coming from the general direction of Mr. Luedeke's property. Ellen St. Sauver informed the commission that she was a local farmer in the area and that businesses like Mr. Luedeke's were essential to their operation. More specifically the time allowed to complete work was important because when equipment goes down on a farm operation it is imperative that it is fixed immediately. Terry Luedeke, the applicant, stated that he was not directing any of his clients to use 177th street to access his business. He stated that all of his test driving took place on County Road 4 by way of Henna Avenue N, and that the increase in traffic likely was a result of the roundabout construction. McRoberts requested staff continue to monitor the property to ensure compliance with the Interim Use Permit (IUP). Knauss stated that the Interim Use Permit (IUP) was meeting all criteria required of it, and that the proposed addition would only further mitigate potential impacts on neighboring properties. Commissioner Kleissler closed the public hearing. McRoberts made a motion, seconded by Arcand, to approve the Interim Use Permit (IUP) Amendment to allow for the addition to the existing accessory structure. All ayes, motion carried.