Christie Borst seeks conditional use permit to run two home businesses; neighbors voice support

Christie Borst identified herself at a local public hearing as the applicant seeking a conditional use permit to operate two home-based businesses from her residence at 94 Cato's Nose. Borst told the hearing she runs a graphic design and marketing business begun in 1985 and a spiritual energy healing practice started in 2013, and that most work is computer-based.

Borst said she would occasionally see clients in person but limited those visits for personal reasons: "I would never see more than 1 person a day unless it was a couple," she said, adding that traffic from the businesses had been minimal in recent months. Nearby neighbor Frank Stifter, speaking on behalf of Paul and Connie Clark (property owners at 67), said they did not object to the application based on the scope described and proximity: "They don't have any objection, especially given what I just heard and the scope of your business," he said.

The chair invited other comments and asked board members for questions; those present recorded no questions and the chair closed the public hearing, noting the regular meeting would begin at 7:00 p.m. The transcript excerpt provided does not include a vote or final decision on the permit request.