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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 21, 1986 <br />#1055 DANIEL LEE BRAGG <br />500 ORCRARD PARR DRIVE <br />VARIANCE <br />PUBLIC BEARING 11:19 - 11:32 <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing <br />was noted. <br />Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained the <br />request. The applicant who is a potter wishes to buy <br />the property at 500 Orchard Park Road contingent upon <br />approval of his request. He requests a variance to <br />conduct a home occupation in a detached accessory <br />structure or side setback variances to add a pottery <br />studio to house or to existing barn. He noted the items <br />of concern within the home occupation standards a) the <br />home occupation must be conducted within the principal <br />structure, entrance must be gained from within the <br />structure; and b) no excessive stock in trade may be <br />stored on the premises. <br />Consuelo Carruthers, 580 Orchard Park Road, stated she <br />was against a commercial use in that area and feels <br />there may be a fire hazard involved with a kiln. <br />Daniel Bragg was present for this matter along with his <br />realtor. Mr. Bragg stated that the kiln is very safe. <br />Planning Commission indicated that they would be more <br />likely to approve a studio added to the residence, <br />however applicant did not have any proposed addition <br />plans for the Planning Commission to consider and <br />review. <br />Callahan not ' that he found no hardship involved and <br />felt that the use was not ... character with the <br />neighborhood and therefore he was against the request. <br />Bellows noted that a proposed studio of 1000 s.f. would <br />be larger than the principal residence. She also noted <br />that given the location of the principal residence aid <br />type of business, she felt that a detached structure <br />would probably be more suitable. <br />Chairman Kelley stated that if a studio were added onto <br />the residence, it should be to the back of the house. <br />Due to the time limit involved in purchasing the <br />property, applicant requested that Planning Commission <br />act on the request as submitted rather than table for <br />further review. <br />There were no other comments from the public and the <br />public hearing was closed. <br />15 <br />