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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 23, 2023 7 employee that does not reside in the residence which triggered the Class II designation requiring a Conditional Use Permit. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their October 4, 2023, meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: 1. The subject property located at 4504 Hamline Avenue North 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. 8. A public hearing is required for a Conditional Use Permit request before the request can be brought before City Council. 9. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 4, 2023. Community Development Director Jagoe reported the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their October 4, 2023, meeting. At that time, the Commission recommended approval of Planning Case 23-017 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Class II Accessory Home Occupation at 4504 Hamline Avenue North, 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. 5. The Applicant shall be required to submit and maintain a Home Occupation Accessory Class II License with the City while the home occupation is active. Councilmember Monson asked if Condition 4 was just linked to the business. Community Development Director Jagoe reported this was the case. She explained under the Class II License the applicant could have asked for two additional parking spaces, but this was not requested as part of this application. Councilmember Monson questioned if the Class II License would allow for two employees for a short period of time.