Planning Commission Minutes - December 7, 2022  PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF:  Chairwoman Nancy Moore and Member(s): Diane Bernardo, Joe Code EnforcementyZoning Officer, Zac Lawhead; City Engineer/Public Works Director, Chris Nasuti; and City Secretary, Bobbie Shaffer  Becker, David' Volpe, and Ed Andrulonis  None  The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m. by Planning Commission Chairwoman, Nancy  Moore.  Approval of Minutes - September; 7,2022  The motion was made by Becker and seconded by' Volpe that the Planning Commission  accept the minutes of September7, 2022 as presented.  VOTE AYES: ABSTAIN: None NAYS: MOTION PASSED: 5-0 Visitor's Comments: None Old Business: None New Business:  Commission Members: Becker, Bernardo, Volpe, Andrulonis, and Chairwoman  Moore None  Sarah Espenshade -: 21 Tower Lane - Conditional Use - Home Occupation  Ms. Espenshade stated that she would like to put an Eye Lash Studio in her basement. The  basement is currently unfinished.  Chairwoman Moore asked if there is an outside entrance to the basement.  Espenshade confirmed there is. Moore asked about Parking.  Espenshade stated they have a garage for two cars and a driveway.  Moore stated there can be no on street parking. Moore verified that Espenshade could fit  four cars ini the driveway and two ini the garage.  Espenshade confirmed.    Moore asked how many cars does Espenshade have. She stated two trucks; one personal, one work which wouldn't bei there during the day, and a car thati is housed in the garage. Moore verified that spenshadessessions would be approximately two hours.  Espenshade confirmed.  Member Andrulonis had a few questions concerning the memo recommendation from  Nausiti. He asked if the request meets all criteria.  Gity of DuBois  Memo  To: City of DuBois Planning Commission From: Chris Nasuti Date: 11/22/2022  Re: Sarah Espenshade 21 Tower Lane - Conditional Use - Home Occupation The proposed application is requesting the Use ofH Home Occupationi int the R-1, Residential Int the R-1, Residential District, Home Occupation Uses must meet the following conditions: 2. Thea amount off floor area used is not more than 25% oft the entire dwelling.  District. Thel Home Occupation will be: aLash Room. 1. The: activity is conducted entirely withint the dwelling. 3. Nor more than one resident will be employed. 4. Adequate offs street parking exists. 5. Noy products willl bes sold. 6. Noe exterior signs will be displayed. 7. Nop potentially dangerous effluent willl be discharged.  8. Thel Home Occupation use is secondary' tot the primary use ofa family dwelling. As a result of my review, am recommending that planning commission forward the request  for conditional uset to councilf for approval.  Nasuti stated that it does.  Andrulonis verified that there would not be any signage.  Espenshade stated that there would not, as she was told it would not be allowed. Nasuti stated that there is no problem at all with this conditional usel home occupation, as the  primary use is not for business but al home.    Member' Volpe asked how large the: studio will be. Espenshade stated as big as al bedroom.  The motion was made by Andrulonis and seconded by Becker that the Planning Commission accept the recommendation from City Engineer Nasuti and recommend to City Council that they approve the request from Sarah Espenshade for a conditional use for home occupation  at 21 Tower Lane. VOTE AYES: ABSTAIN: None NAYS: MOTION PASSED: 5-0 Adjournment VOTE AYES: ABSTAIN: None NAYS: MOTION PASSED: 5-0  Commission Members: Becker, Bernardo, Volpe, Andrulonis, and Chairwoman  Moore None  There being noi further business to transaction, the motion was made by Beckerand  seconded by' Volpe that the Planning Commission adjourn.  Commission Members: Becker, Bernardo, Volpe, Andrulonis, and Chairwoman  Moore None