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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 6, 2022 6 <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. Spicer described the “how-to” videos he posts online. He discussed how he would only be <br />conducting online sales and the product gets shipped to another local FFL certified business for <br />handling of paperwork and pickup. He explained shipment of firearms can only be done <br />between two registered FFL’s. He explained background checks would then be handled by that <br />local FFL. He reported his address would not be shared with purchasers. He commented his <br />workshop was located in the basement, on the interior of the three season porch. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums asked if firearms were delivered directly to the applicants home. <br /> <br />Mr. Spicer reported UPS and FedEx deliver firearms only to FFL license holders and signatures <br />are required. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber questioned if the applicant would allow people to bring guns to him for <br />maintenance and cleaning. <br /> <br />Mr. Spicer explained he amended his proposal so as not to have this type of gunsmithing <br />coming to him. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums asked if there was a robbery in the applicants home in 2018. <br /> <br />Mr. Spicer stated there was not. He went on to state that he understands this was a sensitive <br />subject for his neighbors. He indicated in one of his conversations with a neighbor he explained <br />he would be willing to discuss the negative concerns and may have to adjust what he was doing <br />with his business. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber commented he paid a lot of money in property taxes as a homeowner and <br />anticipated that renters were contributing to property taxes as well through their rent. He noted <br />he did have concerns about issuing a CUP to an applicant that was renting a home, especially for <br />this type of use, knowing that he could move away and the CUP would remain in place. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums questioned if the owner of the home understood what type of business would be <br />operating out of the home. <br /> <br />Mr. Spicer stated the property owner was fully aware of his proposal. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber inquired if the property owner had to sign off on the CUP proposal or <br />require a notary. <br /> <br />City Planner Jagoe stated the City does not require the Property Owner signature to be <br />notarized. She noted the property owner did sign the land use application for the CUP and home <br />occupation, and the signature was reviewed with the rental registration paperwork on file with <br />the City. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums indicated the CUP that was outlined be staff was very thorough and passed all <br />relevant areas. He noted that the CUP process was started because of the deliveries. He <br />commented on the safety measures that had been put in place by Mr. Spicer. He appreciated the <br />fact that Mr. Spicer’s firearms were kept in a safe. He anticipated Mr. Spicer’s property was <br />more safe than some of the homes on his block where guns may not be kept in a safe.