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Planning Commission meeting of February 28, 1996 Page 2 zoned agricultural, a portion of which is within the shoreland district surrounding Horseshoe Lake. Mr. Tomnitz has stated that the need for the variance is due to the location of existing fences, his detached garage, existing natural gas pipeline easement, location of his septic system, and topographic constraints. The zoning ordinance allows 3,600 sq. ft. of accessory storage and 1,000 sq. ft. of garage space on parcels in the agricultural district which are under 20 acres in size. With the proposed building, Mr. Tomnitz will have a total of 3,678 sq. ft. of garage and accessory storage space. Hugo City Code, Chapter 320-4, Subd. C(3), requires a special use permit for any home business not related to agriculture. Chapter 320-3, Subd. B(4), defines home occupations which are permitted. It states that, "no home occupation will be permitted in an accessory building or which involves over the counter sales or where stock in trade is stored on the premises." The public hearing was called to order, and there were no oral or written comments. Mr. Tomnitz was present and stated that storage of the electrical materials was needed for his father's electrical business, as he did not have adequate space at his house. It was determined that the City could not issue a special use permit for warehousing in the agricultural zone. Schumann made motion, Rubenzer seconded, Tomnitz, 7180 177th Street North, for a construct a 40' x 56' accessory building materials, and in front of the principal is based on Chapter 320-3, Subd. B(4) of All aye. Motion Carried. to deny the request of John variance and special use permit to for storage of electrical residence. Denial of the request the Hugo City Code. Robert and Dr. Amanda Dorner, 14409 Forest Blvd. have requested a special use permit to conduct chiropractic services in their home at the above address. The present zoning classification is commercial business. Driveway access to the premises is provided across the parking lot of Firstar Bank. A letter has been provided from the bank allowing such use. A handicap ramp is proposed to provide public access to the business portion of the home. In addition, public parking is proposed on the rear of the property as required by city ordinance. The Dorners were present at the meeting, and acknowledged that they were aware of Hugo City Code, Chapter 320-5, Subd. A(3) which states, "When any lawful nonconforming use of any structure or land in any district has been changed to a conforming use, it shall not thereafter be changed to any nonconforming use." This could be an issue if a future property owner intended to use the converted business area for residential use. The public hearing was called to order, and there were no oral or written comments regarding this matter. Agness made motion, Schumann seconded, to recommend approval of the request of Robert and Amanda Dorner, 14409 Forest Blvd., for a SUP to conduct chiropractic services in their home subject to the following special conditions: 1. Parking facilities be constructed and maintained to meet the minimum requirements established for this use in accordance with Chap. 219.