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CITY OF ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8,1995 6. (d-l) Planning File 2722: Kenneth L. Kath request for a special use permit for the rental and leasing of automobiles and appeal for a night watchman facility at 2611 Hamline Avenue, North. Chairman Wietecki opened the hearing and asked Mike Falk, City Planner, to provide background and description of a night watchman residence to include: (a) Such a space is an accessory use to be used for office and living quarters for a person to fulfill the duties as a night watchman in the primary structure and principle use. (b) Such space shall be limited to 600 sq. ft. or less of combined living and office space. (c) The living area is to be the equivalent of a studio apartment, to be occupied only by the watchman as designed by the building owner/ property manager (not to be used as a separate rental dwelling unit). (d) The watchman's residence must be an integral part of the principal structure (not an add-on or separate structure). The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this approach. The staff recommends approval of the definition and an amendment to the City Code when ready. Comments from the Public: Such a definition should define "night watchman." Such a definition should define the rationale for having a night watchman. Staff should ask other cities about definition in their codes. Does a night watchman require/use a weapon? What type of training is necessary? Council Liaison Barb Mastel, explained the reason for sending the issue back to the Commission was the size difference and Mr. Kath's comment that he would be living there. Ronald Rich, Attorney for Mr. Kath, stated that the Council heard from Mr. Bell who noted that there was no additional size requirement and the request should be 13