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2 <br /> The proposed amendment seeks to clarify the intent of home occupation <br /> regulations,provide greater emphasis on performance standards, and simplify the <br /> text. <br /> The proposed amendment was presented for public hearing on June 26, 1996. <br /> One citizen spoke in opposition to the amendment (see attached minutes). <br /> Concerns expressed included the restrictions on size and appearance of accessory <br /> buildings, and the size limitations for delivery trucks, particularly for home <br /> occupations which would be located on very large parcels and would have no <br /> impacts on the surrounding properties. <br /> The Planning Board considered the proposed amendment on August 7, 1996. <br /> There was concern that the restrictions on vehicle size would prohibit some <br /> activities which would otherwise be appropriate as home occupations, particularly <br /> on very large lots in rural areas. An example cited was a home-based welding <br /> business, conducted on a lot 100 acres in size, to supplement to farming income. <br /> There was concern that such a business would not be allowed because deliveries <br /> of materials would require a vehicle larger than a 3/4 ton truck„ even if deliveries <br /> were infrequent, there was no impact on the neighborhood, and all other home <br /> occupation requirements were met. <br /> The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of the proposed <br /> amendment, with the following revision to Article 6.16.6.2b(3) (Standards of <br /> Approval-Limitations on Traffic Generation): <br /> The load cQ=itof vehicles associated with the home occupation <br /> shall not exceed that needed to conduct the home occ=tion, and <br /> shall be compatible with the neighborhood within which the home <br /> occupation is located <br /> RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends approval of the proposed amendment <br /> per the Planning Board recommendation, with exception of the proposed <br /> revision to Article 6.16.6.2b(3). With respect to 6.16.6.2b(3), the <br /> Administration recommends the following: <br /> There shall be no use of a vehicle with a load capacity in excess of <br /> shme-gtes am- one ton in connection with the home occupation, <br /> including vehicles used for delivery or pick-up . Vehicles with the <br /> permitted load capacity generally include large pick-up trucks, and <br /> delivery trucks and vans such as those used by UPS, but would not <br /> include vehicles such as tractor trailers or dump trucks. <br />