Mr. Chandler elected to continue the hearing for a 5-member board to hear the case. Mr. Thompson moved to continue the hearing to November 30, 2000. The motion was seconded by Ms. McNeill and passed by 4-0. In this case the applicant opted to proceed with four members. Staff believes the proposal does not fit the definition of a home occupation and has received inquiries regarding the fumes and odor from the existing operation.
Parking is also a concern as well as impact to adjoining residential property values.
Staff recommends denial. If the Board finds that the request is approvable, however, several conditions are recommended in the staff report. Ms. Abrams gave background information explaining that Mr. Savoy called DPZ to ask what approvals he needed for the takeout restaurant and staff thought he intended a barbecue pit in his back yard, and told him he didn't need a permit. Mr. Savoy proceeded to construct and operate his barbecue and and was closed down by the Health Department, which requires an additional septic system to serve the restaurant operation. Mr. Savoy went back to DPZ to apply for his permit.