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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 1989 HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE -2620 KELLY AVENUE CONTINUED • had 2 distributors that met with him for approximately 1 hour between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. every day. He believed his business generated less traffic than that of persons selling Amway or Tupperware products. He said that he has no commercial signs and has only two chest freezers that he uses to temporarily store the frozen food until it is picked up by his distributors. The vehicles used for distribution are taken home by the distributors with the exception of two trucks that he parks in his driveway. He said that an unusual situation occurred last winter and he had 6 trucks parking in his driveway. Since that time he sold 2 trucks and has only a total of 4 trucks. He said that he would only require an office for 2 hours a day which would not be feasible. Councilmember Goetten asked whether there were any other concerns expressed by the Building Inspector? Mabusth replied that Mr. Pritchard had addressed each of the specific concerns. She said that the City's Ordinance prohibits a home occupation from having employees and from storing an excessive amount of inventory. Mr. Pritchard's business violates both of these standards. She said that the Ordinance does not deal specifically with this case. City Administrator Bernhardson said that the questions are whether the Home Occupation Ordinance incorporates the general • policy of the City and whether Mr. Pritchard meets the standards of the current Ordinance. Bernhardson said that Mr. Pritchard does have delivery trucks coming and going and his business is very noticeable. Councilmember Nettles said that the violation of the Ordinance was that the business was visible from the street. Councilmember Goetten said that she would be willing to approve this license if Mr. Pritchard could alter his business to conform to the Ordinance. She said that the traffic concerned her. Mr. Pritchard said that he would try to minimize the amount of traffic. Acting Mayor Callahan said that approval in previous cases such as this have "come back to haunt the City ". Bernhardson also explained the precedent setting danger if this application was approved. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to deny this Home Occupation application for 2620 Kelly Avenue. Bernhardson suggested that Mr. Pritchard be allowed a grace period of 120 days to find another alternative for his business. Motion, Ayes =3, Nays =O, Motion passed. HIGHWAY 12 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT • City Administrator Bernhardson requested that this item be tabled until such time that further information is received back from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. 10