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2. A floor plan indicating the floor area to be used by the home occupation along with a tabulation of the total floor area and the floor area to be used for the home occupation. Included in submission 3. A statement describing the home occupation and the compliance with the required conditions. Included in submission 4. A copy of the state or county license or permit if such a license or permit is required by the state or county for the proposed home occupation. N/A 2. Sign Code — Chapter 12 This approval does not include signs. Staff recommends adding a condition that prohibits signage as part of the approval. Suggested Findings of Fact Staff offers the following findings of fact for consideration: 1. The subject property located at 4504 Hamline Avenue N. is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential District and is designated for Low Density Residential uses on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2. A home occupation is allowed in residential zoning districts, but a Conditional Use Permit is required when there are patrons visiting the premises or an employee that does not reside in the residence. 3. The Applicant is the sole owner of Brian Densmore Tax Service, Inc., a business related to preparation of tax returns. 4. The home occupation is conducted entirely within the dwelling. 5. The proposed home occupation would have a limited number of patrons visiting the home, as the Applicant would only be seeing one client at a time, by appointment. 6. There will be no exterior evidence of the home occupation. 7. The Applicant will be limited to one additional part-time employee that does not reside in the residence to facilitate the home occupation. Options and Motion Language Staff has provided the following options and motion language for this case. The Planning Commission should consider providing additional findings of fact as part of the motion to support their recommendation for approval or denial. Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 23- 017 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Class II Accessory Home Occupation at 4504 Hamline Avenue N., based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, subject to the following conditions: 1. No exterior evidence of the home occupation shall be permitted. 2. No exterior signage shall be permitted. 3. The Applicant shall be limited to one employee that does not reside in the residence. 4. The Applicant shall comply with all sections of the City Code, including no more than four vehicles parked in a driveway at any one time. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for October 4, 2023 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2023\PC 23-017, 4504 Hamlin Avenue N. - CUP Page 5 of 6