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is 5.0 acres and is located in the Single Family Residential (R1-a) zoning district. Approximately 66 percent of this property is covered by wetlands. On October 25, 2016, the applicant received a 25-foot variance from the 25-foot wetland buffer strip setback which does not allow fences. As a part of the project, that applicant applied for a Wetland Conservation Act Decision (WCA) under exemption of conservation practices. The applicant received approval of their WCA application on October 19, 2016. Additionally, Section 30-803 —Animals of the city code outlines the regulations which allow the keeping of animals within the city in a safe, clean and healthy manner. Agricultural animals are permitted under Section 30-809(d)(2) of the city code. This section limits the keeping of agricultural animals to one animal unit per acre of fenced pasture land. With the current location of the fenced in area, 19262 Ogden St NW can have 3.13 animal units without a CUP. The applicant has stated that the limit of 3.13 animal units is currently exceeded. To establish compliance within the ordinance, a CUP will be required to increase the permitted number of animal units,which includes a manure management plan. A condition of the variance approved on October 25, 2016,required the Murry's to apply for a CUP to comply with Section 30-809 Agricultural Animals. The applicant is asking to permit a total of 6.26 animal units. Currently the applicant has 4.8 animal units with the following: ■ Four horses —4.0 animal units ■ Two pot belly pigs — 0.8 animal units The applicant is not anticipating exceeding 4.8 animal units at this time but with the constructed fence a total of 6.26 animal units is permitted per this request. The CUP application requires the submittal and approval of a Manure Management Plan in order to protect the animals and neighboring properties. In addition, the health of the wetland on this property must be taken into account. Therefore, the Manure Management Plan was developed in coordination with the SCSWCD and will be held on file to remain with the property for any future homeowners. Applicable Regulation Conditional Use Permit The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: 7. 1Vill not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of otberpropegy in the immediate vicinity or thepublic health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience orgeneral nvr fare of the neighborhood or the city. The proposed use will not detrimentally affect nearby property as the use fits with the intended use of the development and is surrounded by other residential establishments. The Manure Management Plan takes neighboring properties into account. 2. 1Vill be consistent Pith the comprehensive plan. The use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and fits the residential guidance for the property. 3. 1Vill not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacantproperty. The proposed use will not affect the surrounding residential lots. The applicants have had 4.8 animal units for a number of years without incident. N:APublic Bodies\Agenda Packets\01-17-2017\Final\7.4 sr CU 16-34 Murray CC 1-17-17.docx