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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 6, 2022 4 Commissioner Weber asked how long the CUP would remain in effect. City Planner Jagoe reported conditional use permits run with the property. Commissioner Weber questioned if staff was aware of any other residential rental properties in the City that have CUP’s in place for home occupations. City Planner Jagoe stated she had not researched this. She noted that the home occupation ordinance states the business is conducted by an occupant of the residence so that would apply to an Owner or Renter. She added that the land use application and home occupation license forms require the Property Owner signature if they are not the applicant. Commissioner Weber indicated he watched one of the videos that was posted online by the applicant. He stated the applicant appears to be very competent. He requested the applicant speak to the manner in which he handles, cleans and stores firearms. Richard Spicer, 1682 Wedgewood Circle, explained how safety was of the utmost importance to him. He reported he stores his firearms in a safe with ammunition locked in a secure area in a different part of the dwelling. He described how he keeps ammunition away from his work area. He indicated he tests his firearms at the Bald Eagle Sportsman Association in Hugo, Minnesota. Commissioner Weber inquired how long Mr. Spicer has lived at this address. Mr. Spicer indicated he has lived in this home for almost two years. Commissioner Weber asked who else lived in the home. Mr. Spicer reported he lives in the rental home with his wife and 11 year old daughter. He explained they have both have access to his work space, but do not have access to the secured areas or safes. He commented further on the requirements that were in place for his firearms safe. Commissioner Weber questioned if the applicant had ever held a federal firearms license. Mr. Spicer stated he had not, but noted he has a license to carry, which meant he had gone through an extensive background check. Commissioner Jefferys requested further information regarding the security service that would be in place for the property. City Planner Jagoe deferred this question to the applicant. Mr. Spicer stated he has hired ADT to monitor his property 24 hours a day. He noted the windows have vibration detection which then sets off the alarms. He indicated the ATF as part of the FFL license would require him to report the loss of a stolen firearm. He provided the