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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT TO: Dorothy Person, City Administrator Arden Hills CitY~Cil FROM: Brian Fritsinger DATE: August 18, 1993 SUBJECT: Recommendation: Case #93-11, George's Garden, 1371 Eide Circle - SUP RECOMMENDATION: The Planning commission unanimously recommended the approval of the Special Use Permit for George's Garden (Case #93-11) with the following conditions: 1. Parking be limited to a minimum of two spaces in the driveway to reduce on-street parking. 2. All signage needs to be approved through the City's sign ordinance/permit process. Directional signs located on Hamline Avenue need to be removed. 3. All sales/cash transactions are to occur within the primary structure located on the site. (home/garage) . 4. Any City/County/state business licenses be secured. 5. Sales be limited to perennial and related plants. (No woody type plants like trees or shrubs.) 6. No accessory structure be added for the use of the nursery (ie: greenhouse) . 7. The Special Use Permit will be subject to review if the above conditions are not met, other concerns are observed, or a change in ownership occurs. BACKGROUND: This property is currently located within an R-l zoning district. Arden Hills zoning ordinance requires that a nursery operating in an R-l District secure a special use permit. George's Garden has been in operation for approximately four years at its current location. It consists of the planting, growing and retail sales of perennial flowers and other plants. As a disabled individual, Mr. Weiss's doctor encouraged him to undertake this activity several years ago. It has gro~n from a hobby to a part-time business with gross sales of $5,000. This action is in front of the City Council as a result of staff's efforts to enforce our current zoning ordinance. Our primary concern is the safety issues which arise from neighborhood businesses. No complaints from neighbors have been received. In our general review of local businesses, we found . that George's Garden did not have a special use permit. A similar business will also be seeking a SUP at a future meeting.