1st ward special use permit issue- excerpt from the 11/14/11 planning board meeting

I received word the ZBA has requested the applicant contact that board for further action once necessary permits are obtained from the state and federal regulatory agencies. I have made Eric Hammerle aware of this application.

From the Planning Board meeting of 11/14/11:

2757 Lyons Road / Eric Cooper TM # 025.-02-05.0
Site Plan Review for Special Use Permit
(Home Occupation)

Mr. Eric Cooper, owner of the property, presented the application. Mr. Cooper stated
the purpose of the application is to obtain a Home Occupation permit in order to operate
an internet-based business as a licensed State and Federal firearms dealer.

Mr. Cooper stated there will be no modifications to the home due to the business. The
hours of operation will be largely appointment based in the evenings or weekends, due
to the owner’s full-time employment.

The traffic will be minimal as the business will be primarily internet based. Mr. Cooper
stated the driveway’s layout would accommodate several vehicles without restricting
access to the home by emergency personnel.

Mr. Cooper stated there is lighting present at the top and middle of the driveway, in front
of the garage, on the front porch, and also on the walkway on the east side of the house
which leads to a dedicated entrance of the proposed business in the rear of the building.

Mr. Voss confirmed the business is an appointment only business and traffic will not be
an issue.

Mr. Fittipaldi asked if there would be any testing of the firearms on the property. Mr.
Cooper responded testing is illegal and there are no plans to test any firearms. Mr. Fittipaldi asked if the applicant would be dealing in explosives. Mr. Cooper stated he if that is not part of the plans. There is a possibility of a rare occasion of a special order.

Ms. Wheat asked for clarification of the nature of the business to be conducted. Mr.
Cooper stated as a licensed firearms dealer, he would have the ability to transfer
ownership of guns sold via the internet from seller to buyer. A licensed firearms dealer
is required to provide the necessary documentation for this type of transaction.