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<br />Caring Hearts Equestrian Center <br /> <br />::... l Ll_.,i" <;t .,,'I..'.~ t", - i',,~;....:.L'_~,:, l;.,.l ~i ...._~ - \.:J,LI.~ t. '~~:L ~ .J~: l-.....;,~~.:",i...? l,1':'J':';1t:...\,...:-..t~: tL. <br /> <br />November 16, 2004 <br /> <br />Chris Leeseberg, City Planner <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, Mn. 55330 <br /> <br />Dear Chris: <br /> <br />I wanted to get back to you on your request for information. You mentioned the variation on <br />the size of the post building we are looking to place on the property. Ultimately we are <br />looking at a quality building that is aesthetically pleasing and more importantly meets the <br />city guidelines and requirements. The building will contain the indoor riding facility, <br />approximately 25 10'x12' stalls, handicapped restroom facilities, a tack room and learning <br />center for the children. The riding facility is typically 40'-50' wide and 75'-90' long. That <br />being said, we will be flexible and work within the city guidelines for the building. <br /> <br />1.) Number of users: We currently have 8 children that are awaiting the start of our facility. <br />We expect to grow this number to approximately 25-30 children per week (each with a one <br />hour session). <br /> <br />2.) Number of horses: We currently have 10 horses with two additional horses that we are <br />looking at currently. This number will increase, based on the number of children up to <br />approximately 20-25 horses. <br /> <br />3.) Number of employees: Initially it will be a family operation with my wife and I the only <br />employees. When the operation is fully engaged we will have one full-time employee and an <br />additional part time employee. There will also be several volunteers supporting various <br />aspects of the program. <br /> <br />4.) How many people will be on-site: There will be a maximum of two therapeutic sessions <br />occurring at any given time. With employees, parents, and children this could mean up to <br />12-15 people at any given time on the premises. <br /> <br />5.) Hours of operation: This has not been completely established at the present time, <br />however, there will be no riding sessions starting after 7:00 PM, with the barn closing no <br />later than 8:30 PM. <br /> <br />6.) Days of operations: This also has not been completely established at the present time. <br />We will be offering sessions on the weekend to accommodate the varying schedules of <br />parents, but will probably be closed on Monday/Tuesday. <br /> <br />14169 Cottonwood Street NW. Andover, Minnesota 55304 <br />Telephone: 612-716-9166 . Facsimile: 763-862-1742 <br />