Planning Commission November 24 2025
Home occupation permit review for taxidermy business
Staff report on home-based business zoning regulations
Update on recent zoning code changes regarding churches in agricultural districts
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approval of home occupation review 25-41 for taxidermy at 714 13th Street West
Moved by Commissioner Gurat · Seconded by Commissioner Peters
Adjourn meeting
Moved by Unspecified Commissioner · Seconded by Unspecified Commissioner
Notable Quotes (2)
Notice for the home occupation application was mailed to residents within 350 ft of the subject property and staff has not received any responses.
The DNR has a dump site down by Lake Rebecca.
People (6)
Justin ForneyStaffProvides regulatory background and details on the home occupation application.
1 quote
Provides regulatory background and details on the home occupation application.
“A type two must also be approved by the city council with review by the planning commission.”
Explaining the regulatory framework for intensive home occupations.
Commissioner SweeneyCommissionerLeads the meeting and manages the order of business.
Leads the meeting and manages the order of business.
Commissioner McGrathCommissionerQuestions staff regarding the probationary permit process and DNR licensing.
Questions staff regarding the probationary permit process and DNR licensing.
Commissioner PetersCommissionerInquires about potential neighborhood disturbances like odor or noise from taxidermy.
Inquires about potential neighborhood disturbances like odor or noise from taxidermy.
Joel CannullApplicantExplains taxidermy operational workflow and waste disposal processes.
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Explains taxidermy operational workflow and waste disposal processes.
“The truck would back into my garage to a hoist to whatever animal comes in and then the work is done in there and then it gets put back in the truck and they leave.”
Describing the containment of taxidermy work to address noise/odor concerns.
Commissioner GuratCommissionerVerifies that no public comments or opposition were received from neighbors.
Verifies that no public comments or opposition were received from neighbors.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- November 10th - Previous meeting minutes
- December 1st - Upcoming City Council consideration
- December 8th - Next Planning Commission meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Home occupation review for a taxidermy business