01-20-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998 • - - Continued) #2332 Zoning Code Amendment ) Lindquist informed Katainan that a few display cars was satisfactory. Schroeder said the concern was not with the sale of classic cars but with a used car lot. McMillan added that it also would have required amending the code as the use did not fit in with permitted or conditional uses as written. Schroeder said he would have supported the application if all vehicles would be stored inside. Lindquist noted the applicant did not wish to be limited. Schroeder said economics necessitated the need for the applicant to sell late model cars as well. Mr. Katainan asked if Mr. Bury resubmitted his application later in the year, whether the Commission would consider it. Lindquist was informed that Katainan has reviewed the list of permitted uses. Lindquist said the possibility was there to add to that list. He suggested Katainan speak with staff regarding how a use might fit into one of the permitted categories. A public hearing would be required to amend the ordinance. Katainan said he would not want to pursue it if the probability of approval was narrow. He was informed that the process requires at least two-three months. Katainan volunteered to assist in the review of the permitted uses. He was informed that he should allow enough time for the process to be completed if another application is submitted. • (#17) #2333 AN AMENDMENT TO THE SECTION 5.40, LICENSING OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES,AND SECTION 10.02, DEFINITIONS, AND SECTION 10.20, SUBD. 4, ACCESSORY USES, TO DEFINE HOME OCCUPATIONS AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS - 11:24-11:38 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Van Zomeren reported that the draft ordinance regarding home occupations is based on work sessions held by the Planning Commission. She received information from City Attorney Barrett regarding firearm dealers for their review. The 1985 legislature removed from municipalities the ability to govern the sale of firearms. It was reinstated in 1993 and can be addressed in the zoning ordinance limiting the location of firearms dealers. A list of licensees was provided to the Commission. Van Zomeren reviewed the definition of home occupations, the accessory use, employees, exterior alterations, interior alterations, enclosed areas and accessory structures, outdoor storage, noise parking, signage, equipment and machinery, retail sales, visibility, hours of operation, customer traffic, deliveries, hazardous materials, home parties, prohibited occupations, disability provision, and enforcement as noted in the information packet. The amendment also eliminates the licensing provision for home occupation. Violations have not yet been addressed by the City Attorney. Included in the information is the text of the ordinance draft and minutes from prior meetings where the topic was discussed. • 29