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~~ Wapiti Park Campground, Inc. '. ~ March 15, 1984 " Page Three a nuisance for neighboring residences. As I indicated previously the horses are there only as an accessory use to the primary use which is camping. The horses are not kept there as a purely agri- cultural use which would be interpreted slightly differently. One of the neighboring residents has indicated some concern that at certain times of the year, there is a slight odor problem associated with the keeping of the horses. In order to deal with this particular concern which is anticipated as one of the conditional use permit standards, the staff is suggest- ing that the City Council make a specific requirement that the horses housed at the Wapiti site be kept in such a manner that they do not provide a nuisance to any neighboring property as defined in the City's nuisance ordinance. It is also important to note that while the nuisance ordinance requires the City to be sensitive to agricultural nuisances, that the Wapiti Park Campground keeping of horses not be regarded as an agricultural use in any sense and that the provisions of the nuisance be .specifically and strictly adhered to. The other cor:cern of the Euilding and Zoning l',dministrator pertains to the length of stay of individuals in the campground. To this date, a number of individuals have stayed virtually year-round at the camping facility which has caused some concern among the City ~ staff. The sites are not developed for long-term stay and are not intended to be used in this manner. Again, inasmuch as the primary `a use of the facility is for camping and recreational use which has definitely different needs than permanent residence, it is felt that the City Council should address the length of stay by individuals at the site. The staff would suggest that the City Council make as a condition, that individuals may utilize the Wapiti Park Camp- ground facilities from May lst to September 30th for an unrestricted length of time. However, in any other month besides the ones pre- viously mentioned, that stays at the Wapiti facility to limited to a two-week maximum. In light of the Planning Commission's positive recommendation, it is recommended that the City Council grant a conditional use permit to the Wapiti Park Campground facility, consistent with the con- ditions and recommendations made by the Planning Commission, and fur- ther, with the two conditions specifically enumerated regarding nuisance associated with livestock at the site and the length of stay of campers at the facility. Respectfully submitted, ~~ ~~~ ~ Robert C. Middau~~c City Administrator r RCM:dk ~.