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Conversely, if the applicant is unable to show that the ordinance standards are met, the <br />application can be denied, but because the use is listed as permitted, the City's discretion is more <br />limited in these matters than in a comprehensive plan or rezoning application. <br />Plan Evaluation <br />1. Chapter 43, Zoning Code Review <br />Section 1325 — General Regulations, 1325.02 Accessory Uses, Subd. 3 Home Occupations <br />A. Home occupations are allowed as either accessory uses or conditional uses depending on the <br />characteristics of the operation. All home occupations shall comply with the following conditions: <br />It shall not result in traffic, parking, noise, light, fumes and odors to such an extent that it is <br />noticeable that the property is being used for non-residential purposes. <br />The Applicant has indicated the proposed home occupation will not result in increased <br />traffic or a need for additional parking. Each customer appointment will be limited to <br />one vehicle and an off-street parking space will be provided on the Subject Property. <br />The Applicant states that most of the tax preparation work is done over email or phone. <br />Outside of the tax season (i.e. February 1st to April 15t"), the Applicant will prepare tax <br />extensions as needed. Most of the client information is delivered through email or fax, <br />but there are a small number of clients that prefer to drop off their materials. <br />2. It shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling. <br />All of the business activity will be conducted entirely within the dwelling. The Applicant <br />has an approximate 400 square foot office space dedicated to perform the business <br />operations. A floor plan is included below. <br />Building Floor Plan — Office Location <br />City of Arden Hills <br />City Council Meeting for October 23, 2023 <br />P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2023\PC 23-017, 4504 Hamline Avenue N. - CUP <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />