HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-002 Inf Sheet 5821 Camden Avenue North Application Filed on 2-16-06
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Taken By 4-17-06 (60 Days)
Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 2006-002
Applicant: Adam Swan
Location: 5821 Camden Avenue North
Request: Special Use Permit (Home Occupation)
The applicant, Adam Swan, is requesting Special Use Permit approval to conduct a woodworking home occupation in the garage at his residence, 5821 Camden Avenue North. The property in
question is zoned R-1 and is located on the west side of Camden Avenue, three houses north of 58th Avenue. It is bounded on the north, west and south sides by other single family homes
and on the east by Camden Avenue with single family homes on the opposite side of that street. Home occupations that involve the use of an accessory structure on the property are considered
special uses requiring the granting of a special use permit by the City Council following review, public hearing and recommendation by the Planning Commission.
The applicant has submitted a letter along with his application explaining that his proposed home occupation will involve woodworking, cabinetry and furniture making in his garage.
He proposes hours of operation between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. He explains that there will be no business related traffic, no regular deliveries, no customer related
traffic or parking and no non-resident employee involved with his operation. He is the sole occupant of 5821 Camden and will be the only one involved in the woodworking business on
the property. He will have two fire extinguishers located in the workshop and he has been trained in the standards of shop safety. He plans no sign on the property to advertise his
business and all storage related to the woodworking operation will be contained within the garage.
The Planning Commission’s attention is directed to Section 35-900 of the Zoning Ordinance (copy attached) regarding the definitions for home occupation and home occupation, special,
Section 35-405 and 35-406 regarding additional requirements for home occupations and home occupations, special (also attached).
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 any accessory structure and the lot upon which it is conducted.
Some of the main concerns with this special home occupation are the potential for noise and vibrations perceptible beyond the boundaries of the lot which may be a concern to surrounding
property owners. Other concerns may relate to the potential for traffic within the neighborhood. Given the comments from the applicant in his letter it does not appear that there
will be a lot of traffic associated with the home occupation. No deliveries are proposed, no customer traffic is anticipated and, therefore, there should not be a great impact with
respect to the applicant’s proposal. There may be the use of some equipment that is not customarily found in a residential dwelling such as saws, planers, or other woodworking equipment.
The applicant should provide a listing of such equipment that he is proposing to use in his home occupation. Reasonable reassurances should also be granted that noise will not become
a nuisance in the neighborhood. The hours of operation proposed by the applicant seem to be appropriate and should not lead to disturbances either later in the day or earlier in the
morning.
Attached also for the Commission’s review is a copy of Section 35-220, Subdivision 2 of the Zoning Ordinance which contains the Standards for Special Use Permits. It is not anticipated
that the proposed home occupation as indicated by Mr. Swan would be in conflict with the standards outlined in the Zoning Ordinance.
It is recommended that the Building Official review the garage and property proposed for the Home Occupation for any recommendations that may need to be made.
A public hearing has been scheduled and notices of the Planning Commission’s consideration have been sent to neighboring property owners.
It appears that the proposed home occupation can be considered acceptable if operated in the manner described by the applicant. Approval of the special use permit is recommended subject
to at least the following conditions:
The Special Use Permit is granted for a woodworking home occupation involving the use of an accessory structure on the property. Said home occupation will involve woodworking, cabinetry
and furniture making. 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 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 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
All materials and equipment associated with the home occupation shall be stored indoors. There shall be no outside storage associated with this home occupation.
The applicant shall comply with recommendations of the Building Official with respect to safety related matters regarding the location and operation of this home occupation.
The applicant shall provide appropriate fire extinguishers in the area of the home occupation per the recommendation of the Building Official.
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