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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 25, 2022 11 <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott asked what type of solvents were used to clean the firearms parts. <br /> <br />Mr. Spicer indicated he used Simple Green and water. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott requested further information regarding the gun plating process. <br /> <br />Mr. Spicer discussed the gun plating process in further detail with the Council and stated he may <br />be doing nickel electroplating onsite. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott asked where Mr. Spicer’s shop was within the home. <br /> <br />Mr. Spicer reviewed several photographs with the Council and pointed out where his workshop <br />was within the home. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Radziej seconded a <br />motion to adopt Resolution 2022-026, approving Planning Case 22-003 for a <br />Conditional Use Permit to allow a Class II Accessory Home Occupation at <br />1682 Wedgewood Circle, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, <br />and the nine (9) conditions in the April 25, 2022, Report to the City Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden spoke to the concerns raised by a neighbor that her home value would <br />decrease. She indicated there were numerous gunsmiths working from their homes all around the <br />metro area. <br /> <br />City Attorney Jamnik stated in the past 40 years he has not heard of any home occupation that <br />has affected property values, other than those that are impacting the exterior visual/maintenance of <br />the home. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned when the break-ins occurred in this neighborhood. <br /> <br />Mr. Spicer reported there was an incident where a car was stolen from a neighbor’s driveway a <br />month ago. He indicated the break-ins to the homes were from the 1990’s. He stated there has <br />been no trouble recently. He clarified he has had no break-ins at his home. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the City required Mr. Spicer to have a security system in place. <br /> <br />City Planner Jagoe read Condition 8 stating the premise shall be protected by a contracted <br />service at all times. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott stated he believed the only thing that could impact property values was the <br />exterior of the rental home, and not the business that was being operated from inside the rental. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden indicated she would be supporting the requested CUP. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant explained he would be supporting the request as well and thanked the applicant for <br />being forthcoming with the City. <br />