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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 15,1997 (#5 Home Occupation, Continued) McMillan felt 21 would present a problem for landscapers. Lindquist noted that the ordinance is there to use for enforcement when complaints are received. Van Zomeren said 2J was written to eliminate customers coming to the homes 2K would eliminate the business use being seen from outside into the home, such as racks, inside signs in windows or in yards. Stoddard felt the hours of operation were late. Hawn noted the need for the hours for giving private lessons such as piano. Gaffron indicated that the number is arbitrary under 2M. Commissioners felt no changes were necessary to 2M, N. or O. 2P referenced a call received on cleaning supplies. Smith questioned whether the supplies were 'hazardous. Van Zomeren said with chem'cals. problems may occur. There was discussion u' oarding what is considered hazardous materials and quantities allowed. It was determined to t-.-. a question of re-bottling chemicals They may need to be stored in approved containers. Commissioners felt re-bohling should not be allowed 2Q was written to eliminate having boutiques held on a consistent schedule impacting the neighborhood. The list of prohibited businesses were reviewed. Gaffron questioned whether 2C would be restricted. There are firearm dealers currently licensed in the City. Gaffron will investigate this issue. E was eliminated. Commissioners felt these businesses should be allowed. I, J, and K were also eliminated Commissioners had different views regarding contracting, excavating, welding and machine shops (K), Schroeder noted that ♦hese businesses provide a service. Gaffron indicated there are some business owners who would otherwise find it difficult to survive in these types of businesses if they have to rent facilities elsewhere. Stoddard asked if this addresses the size of the warehouse. Van Zomeren said the code already covers that issue. This applies to all districts, which was discussed. Size of properties was also discussed O limited the size of the kiln to keep it manageable. P was also eliminated as Hawn and Schroeder said they were not opposed to this business being conducted. Van Zomeren noted that this business could become noisy with the use of a staple gun Schroeder said the noise would not be more than noise conducted by a contractor. Van Zomeren indicated that this would be on-going, however, and include storage of fabric as well. McMillan referenced the noise ordinance, which could be utilized if noise problems occur.