HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-008 Info Sh 2406 Ericon Drive Application Filed on 3-28-01
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Taken By 5-27-01 (60 Days)
Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 2001-008
Applicant: Erin T. Cunningham/Jeffrey R. Sackmaster
Location: 2406 Ericon Drive
Request: Special Use Permit (Home Occupation)
The applicants, Erin T. Cunningham and Jeffrey R. Sackmaster, are requesting a Special Use Permit to conduct a home occupation involving the operation of a machine lathe in the garage
of the home at 2406 Ericon Drive. The property in question is zoned R-1 (One Family Residence) and is located on a corner lot on the north side of Ericon Drive between Brookview Drive
and Lilac Drive North. It is bounded on the north and east by single family homes; on the south and west by Ericon Drive with single family homes and Lions Park on the opposite side
of the street.
The proposed home occupation falls under the classification of a special home occupation because it involves the use of an accessory structure on the property; because the home occupation
involves the use of equipment not customarily found in a residential dwelling; and because the home occupation may also involve the employment of a person who is not a member of the
family occupying the dwelling.
The applicants have submitted a letter (attached) and a video tape (which will be made available for viewing at the Planning Commission meeting) in which they describe the proposed home
occupation and their reason for seeking this proposal. They note that their business, Complete Tool and Design, consists of a machine lathe that is capable of turning metal and plastic
bars into parts. They are currently operating their business in the City of Ramsey, but will need to relocate this business by October because the City of Ramsey is acquiring the property.
They note that the machine lathe is electric and produces no emissions and is about as loud as a washing machine. They further explain that there are no hazardous wastes and no customer
traffic associated with their proposed business. They plan to house the machine and operate it in the garage at the Cunningham residence. Their business hours currently are between
7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. They do not operate the machine continuously through this time but would like to have these hours
considered as appropriate for the business in the proposed location.
Both applicants indicate that they have lived most of their life in the particular neighborhood and would like to continue to do so. Mr. Sackmaster notes that he resides at 2407 Ericon
Drive, directly across from the street from the Cunningham residence. They believe they can operate the business within any guidelines the City may establish for operation and that
the location of the machine lathe and its operation will not have an adverse impact on surrounding properties.
In conversations that I have had with the applicants, they have indicated that material for the parts operation will be picked up by them and brought to the home. Little, if any, material
will be stored for a long period of time and any product produced will be delivered by the applicants to the place that orders the parts. No extraordinary sized vehicles will be involved
with this home occupation.
Special home occupations are defined as any gainful occupation or profession carried on within a dwelling unit or any permitted accessory buildings or installations on a lot by a family
member residing within the dwelling unit which is clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the dwelling and the accessory structure and the lot upon which it is being
conducted. Special home occupations are subject to further limitations contained in Section 35-406 of the zoning ordinance (copy attached). Among other things, special home occupations
may involve the use of equipment not customarily found in a residential dwelling, may employ no more than one no-resident employee, may use no more than one accessory structure or installation
on the premises, should not create traffic congestion on the lot or the streets adjacent thereto, may not require the parking of vehicles related to the home occupation on the street,
nor produce light, glare, noise, odor or vibrations perceptible beyond the boundaries of the lot and not include the retail sale of merchandise produced off the lot.
The main concern with this special home occupation is obviously the potential for creating noise or vibration perceptible beyond the boundaries of the lot, which may be a nuisance to
surrounding property owners. The applicants have indicated that the machine does not cause vibrations and is about as loud as a washing machine.
The Commission should review the various aspects of this business in light of the standards for special use permit contained in Section 35-220, Subdivision 2 and make appropriate recommendations
if necessary. One of the areas which we would recommend the Planning Commission consider if they are to recommend approval of the application is to reduce the hours of operation for
this home occupation. The hour of 7:00 a.m. appears to be too early to start this operation and 9:00 p.m. may be a little late. We would recommend hours of operation to be between
8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday with no operation being conducted on Sundays.
A public hearing has been scheduled and notices have been sent to neighboring property owners.
RECOMMENDATION
If the Planning Commission determines the special home occupation to be appropriate, it should recommend approval of the application subject to at least the following conditions:
The special use permit is granted for a home occupation involving the operation of a machine lathe in the garage of the home at 2406 Ericon Drive with the possible employment of no more
than one non-resident employee. This home occupation may not be altered or expanded in any way not comprehended by this application without first securing an amendment to the special
use permit.
The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation.
All vehicle parking associated with the home occupation shall be off street on improved space. Vehicle parking on the property shall be in compliance with Section 19-103, Subdivision
12 of the city ordinances regarding the size of vehicles allowed.
The hours of operation shall be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The home occupation shall not be operated
on Sunday.
The applicants shall comply with recommendations of the Building Official with respect to safety related matters regarding the location and operation of the machine lathe in the accessory
structure.
The applicants shall provide an appropriate fire extinguisher in the area of the home occupation per the recommendation of the Building Official.
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