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Home My WebLink About5 - Tim Conners Home Occupation Permit Appeal ..; AGENDA NUMBER: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION: "CELEBRATE PRIOR LAKE'S CENTENNIAL. 1991" 5 HORST GRASER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING CONNORS HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT CONTINUATION JUNE 17, 1991 Mr. Connors home occupation permit application for a pottery studio was considered by the Council on May 6, 1991. Considerable testimony was given by the neighborhood and two experts in the pottery field. After considerable discussion and the probability of a tie vote, the matter was continued. The Council requested Mr. Connors to provide additional detail in the form of a lot survey and elevation plan for the proposed 800 square feet accessory structure. Attorney Kessel was to research the validity of the neighborhood covenants and whether Prior Lake should observe and enforce them. Mr. Connors home occupational permit to operate a pottery studio was contested by approximately 12 members of the North Shore neighborhood. Claims ranging from nei~hborhood degradation to environmental pollut1on were entered into the record against the proposal. Expert testimony was given by Laurie Halberg, relative to the nature of the potters work and the impacts of the kilns. The attached survey prepared by Valley Engineering for Mr. Connors reveals a 832 square foot detached garage structure located in the southern portion of the lot. Access will be gained from the unimproved section of Ferndale Avenue. The west or front elevation of the structure is articulated by a single garage door, a 3 foot door and window. No additional openings are indicated in the side or rear of the structure. The siding is plywood to match the house. The 2 X 6 wood frame structure will be insulated and constructed on a floating slab (see attachments for further detail) . The information and opinion dealing with the 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 disposition of the neighborhood covenants were not available at the time this report was prepared. This information will be delivered under seperate cover. During the course of discussion other factors were mentioned for purposes of evaluating or providing additional specificity, however, none were directly requested. This included landscaping, deliveries, traffic, and controls. No additional information relative to these items were presented. Procedurally the Council has the option of affirming the Planning Commission's decision whereby letting the approval stand, or overruling the Planning Commission by adopting new and additional findings whereby denying the permit. A continuation of the hearin~ is in order in the event new and/or addit10nal information is important in the process of evaluating the proposal. ALTERNATIVES: 1. 2. 3. RECOMMENDATION: Reaffirm the decision of the Planning Commission. Override the decision of the Planning Commission by adopting new findings and facts. Continue the hearing. Alternative #1. ACTION REQUIRED: A motion is discussion. upon in order depending PLEASE NOTE: For detail and analysis, please refer to your Council Agenda packet of June 6, 1991. ~'-'---""--~".;---'''''''''''''''''_''''''--4~._,~"",~._",_,~..,.__ SURVEY PREPARED FOR. TIM CONNERS '."3 ASH CIRCLE NE PRIOR LAKE. MN 55372 ~ Volley Surveying Co., P.A. SUITE 120-C. 16670 FRANKLIN TRAil FRANKLIN TRAIL OFFICE CONDOMINIIl", PRIOR LAKE. MINNESOTA 55372 TELEPHONE (6/2) 447 - 2570 I l S.N IIIH ~", 9e:', ',,-- ASH CIRCLE ''',- o '" :.<,~' ~-- --- N89D4-0'40"W T-' ( ~..__.. ...12500... I , , ' I ;~ I ! ,flrf 60 '. ,~ '", I:' """", "':.1 "">::. Sf SLA!' [L W/O n 977ft 9.' Z ~-r'. ::,. 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K G Ij) -::. ,-1 ,: I () ~ I[ I ~ :~ I~ '\0 I I \ _J ,,0,,1:1)'2-- -- 9 3~ cr;. J ~ ~ ~ I , I 1 I I I L______ . ~ I ~ (<j -.------1 I~ L f.) * ~ In . ~~; .~;~ ~o __H~ -t \,' ----:-1 a ." .~ ." ",I'l -----~<<' ~I 'J I - , f. ) I 3 I I ~-1 ~ nor- >-6,9/ - St Cloud, Mlnnesot a April 22, 1~1 To t.he Planning Depart.ment. O'f t.he Cit.y of" Prior Lake; The request for a Home Occupation Permit by Tim Connors, dated March 21,lQQ1, and the Ordinance. Section 558 of t.he Cit.y Code, Cit.y of Prior Lake. MN, has been reviewed. together with t.he Staff Analysis and Recommendation in the Planning Commission Report. I complet.ely agree wit.h t.he findings and recommendat.ions of the Commissioners as t.hey correct.ly reflect. t.he intentions of" Mr. Connors, They have also been very percept.ive in att.aching t.he two conditions concerning the st.ruct.ures, landscaping and act.ivit.ies which serve to creat.e and insure the continuance of a neighborhood wi t.h t.he most. desirable living quali t.ies. I have known Tim Connors and his f"amily for more than ten years, and I am confident. t.hat his knowledge and slcills as a pot.ter and his int.erest. in pursuing that artistic activit.y in his home environment will be compat.ible. yes. even desirable in t.he best. of neighborhoods. Abselltss or bedroDJJJ communities are more susceptible to problems t.han t.hose where resident.s are able to quietly pursue professional interests at paces tha t are under their own control. In this let.t.er may I address some issues that might. b~ raised. by persons unfamiliar wlt.h the nature of a privat.e pot.tery studio. By introduction here are my pert.inent. qualificat.ions: I am a professor of art.. teaching and working In the areas of calligraphy and ceramics for Z8 years at. St.Cloud State University. I have worked. directly wi t.h many persons who have pursued. int.erest in ceramics beyond their student years. The building and operat.ion of safe, eff"icient kilns has been my specialt.y. Many kilns. up t.o 10B cubic-f"oot in capacity. using propane or nat.ural gas, have been built. in residential set.tings and have unmarred safet.y records t.hrough years of" operation. 1. First. may I discuss the issue of" heat.. The kilns t.hat. produce st.oneware and porcelain achieve t.he high- fire temperatures by not dissipating heat. Rat.her. heat is accumulat.ed inside over a period of 4 t.o 10 hours; even upon reaching t.he mat.ure t.emperatures f"or t.he pott.ery inside, t.he insulating firebrick ext.erior surface of t.he kiln remains suf"ficiently cool so it can be t.ouched wit.h bare hands. ~~r6-9/ - - st. Cloud, Mlnnesot. a April 22, 1~1 To t.he Planning Depart.ment. of t.he Cit.y of Prior Lake: The request. for a Home Occupat. ion Permi t. by Tim Connors, dat.ed March 21,1qcU, and t.he Ordinance. Sect.ion 558 of t.he Cit.y Code, Cit.y of Prior Lake. MN, has been revi ewed t. oget.her wi t.h t.he St. aff Analysis and Recommendation in t.he Planning Commission Report.. ] complet.ely agree wit.h t.he findings and recommendat.ions of t.he Commissioners as t.hey correctly reflect. t.he int.ent.ions of Mr. Connors. They have also been very percept.ive in att.aching t.he two conditions concerning t.he st.ruct.ures, landscaping and act.ivit.ies which serve to creat.e and insure the continuance of a neighborhood wit.h the most. desirable living qualit.ies. 1 have known Tim Connors and his family for more t.han ten years, and I am confident t.hat. his knowledge and skills as a pott.er and his interest in pursuing that artistic activity In his home environment will be compat.ible. yes. even desirable in t.he best. of neighborhoods. Absel1tee or bedroOJJJ communities are more suscept.ible t.o problems t.han t.hose where resident.s are able t.o quiet.ly pursue prof"essional int.erests at. paces that are under their own cont.rol. In t.his let.t.er may I address some issues t.hat. might. b~ raised by persons unfamillar with the nature of" a privat.e pot.t.ery st.udio. By int.roduct.ion here are my pert.inent. qualifications: 1 am a professor of art.. t. eaching and working in t.he areas of calligraphy and ceramics for 28 years at. St.Cloud State Universit.y. I have worked directly with many persons who have pursued int.erest. in ceramics beyond their student. years. The building and operat.ion of safe, efficient. kilns has been my specialt.y. Many kilns. up t.o 10B cubic-foot in capacit.y. using propane or nat.ural gas, have been built. in residential set.tings and have unmarred safet.y records t.hrough years of" operat.ion. 1. First. may I discuss the issue of heat.. The kilns t.hat produce stoneware and porcelain achieve t.he high- fire t.emperatures by not. dissipating heat.. Rather. heat is accumulat.ed inside over a period of 4 t.o 10 hours; even upon reaching t.he mat.ure t.emperat.ures for the pott.ery inside. t.he insulating f"irebrick ext.erior surface of the kiln remains sufficient.ly cool so it. can be t.ouched wit.h bare hands. -'- c:A iJ-LL . ~. 01~ - :~.~ (lJJu-r mtVL. --2-~/ I qef ( .. . .~.m.. m ..... ~ .....~ . W L.2.t.-I?1.. m. ... . ;- ..".-~cz"--~vr;:;..~~LJ-{ eU:1..I)L1~j.JL;r -P./LL.A-L_d_}~'/__ILL!lL___!::L5~Z2 .~.~ J ... . .... "~~~;:L/S;;'~d..~ ~......Y1((Y)LL_:__.__OO__M_CLdL__J__dL_ -U._.-~_.--- --- .... ......_.... ..~.......g;3Z .~'~~~'............~.. . 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Prior Lake, MN 55372 Re:Proposed Horne Occupation Permit for Tim G.Connors Dear Planning Commission: I have been retained by Mr. Robert Gemelke of 14209 Ash Circle, Prior Lake to respond to the above-captioned matter. Mr. Gemelke's lot abutts the rear of Mr. Connors' lot and Mr. Gemelke is concerned about maintaining the public health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare as well as the character and stability of the neighborhood in which both Mr. Connors and he reside. Mr. Gemelke is requesting that part of the Horne Occupation Permit be accepted and part of it be denied. He has no objection to Mr. Connors' current operation of kilns in his attached garage, but objects to Mr. Connors' plans for expanding his pottery business by constructing an additional 826 square foot building on his property. He foresees nothing but problems developing from the addition and is asking that the Prior Lake Planning Commission deny this portion of the permit. From examining the Home Occupation Ordinance, the first paragraph states the applicability of the ordinance which is to allow service orientated businesses to be conducted in ones home with the exception of art studios and dressmaking. It does not appear ~ Page Two, Home Occupation Permit that the Home Occupation Ordinance would allow a homeowner to conduct an occupation of an industrial nature which is precisely what pottery making is according to the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance on Industrial Districts. In referring to that portion of the Zoning Ordinance that speaks of Industrial Districts, and more specifically the extensive list of industrial activity,it should be noted that those activities involving the use of clay and manufacturing ceramic are among that list. Every aspect of Mr. Connors' occupation is industrial which clearly exceeds the intent of the Home Occupation Ordinance. Further, addition than one the expansion of Mr. Connors' pottery business with the of such a large building may necessitate the use of more non-family member working on the premises. Mr. Connors' plans on building what is termed an " accessory building" which will be " ...devoted exclusively to an accessory use. " According to the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance, an accessory use must be "...clearly and customarily incident to the principle use of a building or premises..." on the same property. Mr Connors intends to use the accessory building exclusively for his pottery business which has nothing to do with the principle use of his home since the area where he resides is zoned residential and not industrial. ' Although Mr. Connors indicated that he will not display signage and have material or storage on the exterior of his buildings, the expansion of his occupation does create the possibilty that the existing storage within his home will become full resulting in materials being stored outside or the construction of yet another building on his property. The addition of electric and gas burden on the neighborhood of an kilns places an additional increased possibility of a Page Three, Home Occupation Permit serious fire since the kilns themselves operate at temperatures in excess of 1500 degrees Fahrenheit. which is far more heat than that which is produced by a conventional oven and Mr. Gemelke never anticipated that this type of equipment in an adjoining lot. Finally, automobile traffic within the neighborhood will increase because of the increase in production and also because of the seasonal kiln openings. To conclude, the addition of an 826 square foot building on Mr. Connors' property for the exclusive use of pottery making is clearly an occupation that, because of its industrial nature, falls outside the perimeter of the Home Occupation Ordinance guidelines and is more suitable for an industrial district. Mr. Gemelke asks, therefore, that the portion of Mr. Connors permit requesting an additional 826 square foot building be denied. Thank you for your time and cooperation in this matter. Respectfully, }vv A</" f(. Luke A. Gomez en / J:/'r/''-'I (; Attorney at Law License Number 210742 7701 26th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450 cc: Robert Gemelke LAW OFFICES EVIOON & WEISBERG, P.A. .......RKO....LE 4. SUITE 110 5353 GAMBLE DRIVE NORMAN E. EVIDDN BURTON G. WEISBERG DAVID W. KOEHSER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA SS416 TELEPHONE (612) 546.1555 March 30, 1991 A {::/."\ t- . "" ..,Jt:::IVE:D At'" ,J . I \ ... 2 1&91 PAY6';r /1.F: ""'1kE city council City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota street Southeast Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 RE: Proposed Home Occupation Permit For Tim G. Connors 14113 Ash Circle N.E. Dear Members of the City Council: Please be advised that the undersigned has been retained by Mr. Terry Hanson of 14142 Ash Circle, Prior Lake to respond to the above matter. Mr. Hanson's residence is located across the street from that of Mr. Connors. Mr. Hanson is requesting that the Home Occupation Permit as presently applied for be denied. The Home Occupation Ordinance appears to permit the conduct of certain home occupations of a primarily service oriented nature, in a residential neighborhood. The ordinance should be viewed as an exception to the primary use permitted in a residentially zoned district, and the granting of this permit should not unduly impact on the residential character of the neighborhood. The manufacture of ceramics in an 826 square foot building employing electric and gas kiln equipment would materially and adversely impact the residential character of the neighborhood and raise issues regarding public health, safety, comfort and general welfare. Manufacturing activities generally, and the use of clay and the manufacturing of ceramics are required to be conducted in an Industrial District under the Zoning Ordinance. To grant this permit could undermine the integrity of the Zoning Ordinance relating to the establishment of Industrial and Commercial Districts, as a precedent would be established wherein other commercial/manufacturing activities utilizing industrial equipment could seek to be introduced into a Residential District through the vehicle of the Home occupation Ordinance. The Planning commission would then be involved in protracted analysis of the degree to which an industrial/commercial use could be located in a Residential District, rather than restricting those activities, in their entirety, to Industrial or Commercial Districts. Page Two March 30, 1991 Further, it should be noted that the residential lots in North Shore Oaks, Third Addition, are subject to Protective Covenants and restrictions running with the land as contained in document No. 118706 records of the Scott County Recorder. These Protective Covenants are designed to preserve the residential character of the addition and, among other things, expressly prohibit commercial activity from being carried out on any lot in the addition. Mr. Connors and the other homeowners in the addition accepted the mutual benefits and obligations of the protective covenants which in no way threaten the safety, health, comfort or general welfare of the community. The granting of this Home occupation Permit would be in direct conflict with the private contractual rights and obligations of the property owners under the Protective Covenants. It is therefore Mr. Hanson's position that the requested permit is not within the spirit or intent of the Home Occupation Ordinance and should be denied. At the hearing of this matter before the Council, Mr. Hanson will be represented by Attorney Luke A. Gomez of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Very truly yours, EVIDON & WEISBERG, P.A. /J1/ ?, ~ Norman E. Evidon Attorney at LAw License No. 27923 NEE:lb Enclosures cc: Terry Hanson d /JJ11 AI {"II' PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1991 PAGE 2 MOTION BY LOFTUS, SECOND BY KEDROWSKI, TO APPROVE A OCCUPATION PERMIT FOR MASTERCRAFT ELECTRONICS AT 3338 TODD SW, RATIONAL BEING THE OPERATION DOES MEET THE OBJECTIVE CRITERIA LISTED IN CITY CODE 5-5-8 AND IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND SHOULD BE REVIEWED AN ANNUAL BASIS. HOME ROAD AND THE ON An amendment to the motion was made by Loftus and seconded by Kedrowski to, HAVE THE REVIEWAL OF THE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT AT STAFF'S DISCRETION. Vote taken signified ayes by Loftus, Kedrowski, Wells, Arnold and Roseth. MOTION CARRIED. ITEM III TIM CONNORS - HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT Tim Connors, 14113 Ash circle, stated the he wishes to construct a 832 square foot garage to use as a pottery studio and workshop. There would be no deliveries to the residence but he would like to hold weekend showings for his customers three or four times a year. The traffic generated by the kiln opening shows would be the same as garage sale traffic. The studio would not be used for retail sales as the majority of his sales are through art shows in the region. He is employed full-time by Pulsar Division of Seiko and considers his pottery as an avocation. Terrie Sandbeck presented the information as per memo of March 21, 1991. Mr. Connors applied for the Home Occupation Permit on his own accord. His plans are to construct the garage possibly this fall. The electric and gas kilns installed would have the appropriate safety features and the fumes emitted would not be noxious and there would be very little noise. However, due to the fact the garage is not as yet constructed, Staff is unable to anticipate the number of customers attending the showings. Recommendation from Staff is to approve the Home Occupation application for 14113 Ash Circle as it exists toady. The operation meets the criteria listed in Section 5-5-8 of the City Code and does not detract from the residential character of the neighborhood. Staff suggests the following conditions: 1. The number of kiln openings be limited to three per year and traffic kept at a minimum. 2. That the Home Occupation continue to conform to the criteria outlined in Section 5-5-8 of the Prior Lake city Code. 3. Any future changes in the Home Occupation that may have a detrimental effect u~on neighboring residents, or that cause the operation to be 1n violation of the ordinance, the Home Occupation Permit shall then be reviewed. This permit is site specific and shall not be transferable. The o~eration is limited to the home or studio and no outside storage w111 be allowed. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 1991 PAGE 3 Sara Krohn, 14179 Ash Circle, ob~ected to the size of the proposed building being built, park1ng concerns, and fumes. Sandy Haycraft, 14156 Ash Circle, read the covenant pertaining to the neighborhood and listed the conditions on what could or could not be built. Tim Connors stated he was unaware of covenant and had not signed it. Toni Hanson, 14142 Ash Circle, wanted to know location of building. Terry Hanson, 14142 Ash Circle, asked about frequencr of delivery trucks and applicant should move studio to a commerc1al area. Bradley Haycraft, 14156 Ash Circle, stated he has no objection to the building but would like the materials used be the same as the house, supplies stored inside, no outside employees and time limit on shows. Robert Gemelke, 14209 Ash Circle, concerned on safety for children regarding the kilns being hot when operated. Comments from the Commissioners were on definition of covenants, safety for children regarding access to the kilns, would building be locked, off-street parking availability, fence possibility, status of business at present time, pottery process, odors, and limitation on kiln show times. Commissioner Wells and Arnold stated that the application is for a Home Occupation permit only and not for the proposed building and should be dealt with as such. MOTION BY KEDROWSKI, SECOND BY WELLS, TO APPROVE A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT FOR TIM CONNORS AT 14113 ASH CIRCLE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, 1. THE NUMBER OF KILN OPENINGS BE LIMITED TO THREE PER YEAR AND TRAFFIC GENERATED BY THESE OPENINGS BE AT A MINIMUM; IF ANY COMPLAINTS ARE RECEIVED DUE TO THE TRAFFIC, THE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT SHALL BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. 2. THE HOME OCCUPATION CONTINUE TO CONFORM TO THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN SECTION 5-5-8 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE. VIOLATION OF THIS CODE WILL BE CAUSE FOR REVIEWAL. 3. THE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT SHALL BE REVIEWED BY STAFF, EVERY SIX MONTHS FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF OPERATION. An amendment to condition number 1 by Commissioner Wells, THE KILN OPENINGS BE LIMITED TO TWO DAYS, THREE TIMES A YEAR. Amendment accepted by Commissioner Kedrowski. Vote taken signified ayes by Kedrowski, Wells, Roseth, and Arnold. Commissioner Loftus abstained. MOTION CARRIED. TOWNCENTER ASSOCIATION PO BOX 299 PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372 I June 13, 1991 Horst Graser Administrator of City Planning City of Prior Lake 4629 Dakota st SE Prior Lake, Mn 55372 RE: Home occupation permit Tim Connors Dear Mr. Graser, The TownCenter Association goals are quite simple, to promote business expansion and business retention, thus providing tax base relief. The Board of Directors feel Mr. Conners' ideas of expanding his hobby from his home to an out building with rather large kilns, appears to be more of a commercial business than a hobby. We feel this type of business should be located within Prior Lake's commercial district rather than his home, thus providing tax base relief for our community at large. This would be in the best interest of the residence as well as the business community. If you or anyone has any questions about the Boards' views towards this issue, please do not hesitate to contact me at 447-4259. Sl~cerJ;$..A l;;GibblSh af~e~tor TownCenter Association "Ji)/ ~ cc: Dave Uruoacht:' Kay Schmudlach Larry Anderson Deb Garross City Council