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A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, to make the conditional use permit findings as listed in the staff report, and to approve Case UP-98-60, subject _ to the conditions listed in Exhibit B. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Cooper, Maas, Roberts, Sullivan, and Chairperson Kumazan NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. PC-98-76 was entered and adopted as motioned. b. UP-98-57, Sara Lapides Application for non-exempt home occupation permit to allow a marriage and family counseling business located at 4389 Second Street. Zoning for the Property is RM-4,000 Single-Family Residential District. Mr. Iserson referenced a staff report dated October 14, 1998 and highlighted key azeas contained in the report including background information, neighborhood concerns, scheduling, noise, parking, traffic, reevaluation of the home occupation, and public notice. In conclusion, Mr. Iserson, stated that staffs recommendation is to approve Case Up-98-57, subject to the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit B. Discussion ensued relating to safety issues due to potential combative clients, the business hours of operation, and installation of more prominent street numbers at the residence. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Sara Lapides, the applicant, provided the Commission with a list of neighbors who support her application and aze not opposed to her conducting this business in her residence. She expressed her concurrence with the installation of more prominent street numbers being posted at the residence. She stated that her practice would be limited to 15 hours per week, with her clientele being limited to marriage therapy couples and children who aze coping with divorce or school issues. She further noted that the home atmosphere contributes to her clients' comfort. Peter Graham, 4443-Second Street, expressed concern with a business being allowed in this residential neighborhood, the applicant's violation of the exempt home occupancy permit, and with traffic and parking issues existing in the neighborhood presently. He indicated that there aze problems with pazking during Downtown events, that cars go too fast, and that the applicant should find a commercial location. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas relating to existing problems with Ms. Lapides' business, Mr. Graham stated that thus faz there have been no problems with this business being located in Ms. Lapides' home. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 October 14, 1998