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6.. PUBLIC HEARINGS L UP-95-21. David Conlde Application for a conditional use permit to allow a non-exempt home occupation of small engine repair business to operate at 6789 Rancho Court. Zoning for the property is R-1-6,500 District. Greg Plucker presented the staff report for an application for a non-exempt home occupation permit to allow the establishment of a small engine service and repair business at 6789 Rancho Court. Staff feels that this application fails to meet two of the criteria (noise and odors) for a non-exempt home occupation permit in Section 18.104.30 of the Municipal Code. Furthermore, staff feels if the Commission approves this application, it will lead to setting a precedence for future non-exempt home occupations. Staff recommends denial of this application. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED David Conkle, 6789 Rancho Court, represented his non-exempt home occupation permit application. Mr. Conkle had talked with his neighbors and collected neighbor signatures in support of his business. Mr. Conkle stated he had read and concurred with all the conditions of approval. In response to Commissioner McGuirk, Mr. Conkle stated he does not at this time use his garage for parking vehicles, and he would conduct his business within the garage. Furthermore, the neighbors closest to him who could potentially be impacted by the noise and fumes have signed his petition of support. Because this business is not Mr. Conkle's primary occupation, the hours of operation would be limited. The Commission further clarified which of his neighbors had signed his petition of support. For the record, the residents on Singletree Way and Melody Court signed his petition, as well as 6786, 6762, 6750 Rancho Court. Commissioner McGuirk inquired if the applicant had been doing this type of repair previously. Mr. Conkle stated he has only taken a course in engine repair and has not yet started doing any repair work. Commissioner Hovingh inquired if he would agree to a three month time period to test if any neighbors are negatively impacted by his business. The applicant agreed to this request. Commissioner Dove inquired of staff if there was some type of equipment to monitor the carbon monoxide. Mr. Plucker believes that having the garage side and main doors open will provide adequate ventilation. Commissioner Dove requested the applicant to not lower the garage door in order to mitigate the noise thereby potentially increasing the level of carbon monoxide in the garage. Planning Commia.ion Minutes Page 2 June 14, 1995 .