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1. The subject property located at 4504 Hamline Avenue N. is zoned R-1, Single Family <br />Residential District and is designated for Low Density Residential uses on the 2040 <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br />2. A home occupation is allowed in residential zoning districts, but a Conditional Use Permit <br />is required when there are patrons visiting the premises or an employee that does not reside <br />in the residence. <br />3. The Applicant is the sole owner of Brian Densmore Tax Service, Inc., a business related to <br />preparation of tax returns. <br />4. The home occupation is conducted entirely within the dwelling. <br />5. The proposed home occupation would have a limited number of patrons visiting the home, <br />as the Applicant would only be seeing one client at a time, by appointment. <br />6. There will be no exterior evidence of the home occupation. <br />7. The Applicant will be limited to one additional part-time employee that does not reside in <br />the residence to facilitate the home occupation. <br />8. A public hearing is required for a Conditional Use Permit request before the request can be <br />brought before City Council. <br />9. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 4, 2023 <br />Options and Motion Language <br />The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their October 4, 2023, meeting. At that <br />time, they recommended approval with five conditions of the application from Brian Densmore <br />for a Conditional Use Permit by a 6-0 vote. The following are motion language options for the <br />City Council to consider. <br />Approval with Conditions: Motion to approve Resolution 2023-052, approving Planning Case <br />23-017 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Class II Accessory Home Occupation at 4504 <br />Hamline Avenue N., based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, subject to the following <br />conditions: <br />1. No exterior evidence of the home occupation shall be permitted. <br />2. No exterior signage shall be permitted. <br />3. The Applicant shall be limited to one employee that does not reside in the residence. <br />4. The Applicant shall comply with all sections of the City Code, including no more <br />than four vehicles parked in a driveway at any one time. <br />5. The Applicant shall be required to submit and maintain a Home Occupation <br />Accessory Class II License with the City while the home occupation is active. <br />2. Approval without Conditions: Motion to approve Resolution 2023-052, approving Planning <br />Case 23-017 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Class II Accessory Home Occupation at <br />4504 Hamline Avenue N., based on the findings of fact and submitted plans in the October 4, <br />2023, Report to the City Council. <br />3. Denial: Motion to deny Planning Case 23-017 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Class <br />II Accessory Home Occupation at 4504 Hamline Avenue N. based on the following findings <br />City of Arden Hills <br />City Council Meeting October 23, 2023 <br />P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2023\PC 23-017, 4504 Hamline Avenue N. - CUP <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />