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~ Commissioner Michelotti inquired if she had spoken to her neighbors. Ms. Harris stated she had talked with her immediate neighbors. In response to Commissioner Michelotti, Ms. Harris stated she would use only one room in her house if that was the requirement of the City. Also, Ms. Harris advised the Commission she would continue at her regular job while starting up her business in the ultimate goal of getting her own storefront and working the electrolysis business full time. Furthermore, she would not conduct business on Saturday if that was a concern for the Commission or her neighborhood. In response to Chairman McGuirk, Ms. Harris stated her residence has two separate driveways, providing adequate off-street parking for her personal vehicles as well as those of her clientele. Chairman McGuirk inquired how long the electrolysis process took. Ms. Harris described it as very individualized, but generally appointments are every week for the first six weeks, then twice monthly, then monthly, tapering off gradually. The total time involved is about 14 months. Chairman McGuirk inquired to the size of the electrolysis equipment. Ms. Harris referred to Exhibit A where she had listed the equipment and its size. Jenny Anderson, 2093 Greenwood Road, a neighbor of the applicant, stated she is very disturbed about the application for the in-home electrolysis business. Ms. Anderson described their neighborhood as a traditional neighborhood and feels it will set a precedence for more in-home businesses in the neighborhood. She feels the business will increase the traffic in the neighborhood. Ms. Anderson also voiced her concern regarding who would monitor that Ms. Harris abides by the conditions of approval. Linda Wick, 2049 Greenwood Road, stated her opposition to this type of business in the residential neighborhood. She also feels this will lead to more businesses in the area, resulting in increased traffic. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Wright indicated he was concerned about using two rooms of the residence for the business. He feels electrolysis is not as "untraditional" as some other in-home businesses. Furthermore, he feels the business will not significantly add traffic to the neighborhood. Commissioner Michelotti also stated the use of two rooms would render the application as non-conforming. However, based on the applicant's willingness to limit the business to one Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 March 23, 1994 -