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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency February 8, 2012 Page 5 Renee said the third shed is a temporary structure that is used to store yard equipment. She said they didn't think that a temporary structure required a building permit and they would gladly remove that shed from the property. Ms. Renee stated that the larger shed is not used as a commercial structure; however, there is information on their website that sounds like it is being used as a commercial structure. Ms. Renee said the information on the website is "fluff' to make the business sound like more than it is. She said the shed is a private studio that she uses on occasion. Ms. Renee felt that the City originally gave the 5 year variance based on the significant economic hardship due to the structure costing over $30,000 to erect. Ms. Renee said she is disabled and the structure was originally used for storage. She said the business was originally started to promote her art work but she changed her interest to glass. Ms. Renee said they found selling books about glass was a good business. She said she has only sold three pieces of jewelry in the past five years. Ms. Renee said she has never had an art commission. She said she never taught any students in the shed; however, students have visited her there. Ms. Renee said she removed all the class information from the website. She said the additional information was put on the website to make the business more competitive with other businesses that sell glass books and products. Ms. Renee said their business has a home office and all the products are stored at a storage facility. Ms. Renee said they would gladly sign any legal documents stating that no business activities take place in the large shed. She said that the website was padded with information. She said they are not in violation of operating their home occupation. Ms. Renee said they have a home office for their business. She said the shed is used for her own personal satisfaction and no noise is generated from the shed. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Renee said she has only sold three pieces of jewelry in the last five years and her business consists primarily of selling books. The Commission questioned Ms. Renee regarding the construction of a third shed without a permit after dealing with the City to rectify the second shed being constructed without a permit. Ms. Renee said they thought the third shed was considered a temporary structure and it did not require a permit. Ms. Renee reviewed the photos of the three existing sheds on her property.