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. . . Planning Commission Minutes November 23, 2004 Page 2 accessory structure sizes. He stated that the proposed increases are based on a percentage of lot coverage. Mr. Leeseberg explained that the number of animals is proposed to be increased to no more than twice what is currently allowed, provided there is an approved manure management plan following the MN Pollution O:mtrol Agency Technical Guidelines for Manure Management and Applications, and a conditional use pennit. Commissioner Stevens asked if there will be a limit on the number of accessory buildings on parcels over five acres. Mr. Leeseberg stated that no more than two detached accessory structures are allowed on parcels five acres in size, up to 40 acres. Commissioner Offerman asked why there is no limit on the number of detached accessory structures for parcels over 40 acres in size. Mr. Leeseberg stated that these parcels are often farmsteads and require more buildings. Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO SECTION 30-793 REGARDING ACCESSORY STSRUCTURE SIZES AND SECTION 30-803 REGARDING AGRICULTURAL ANIMALS, CASE NO. OA 04-06. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.2. Request by Kevin/Kyleen Reiners for Conditional Use Pennit for NARHA Riding & Equestrian Learning Center. Public Hearing - Case No. CO 04-34 Staff report presented by Planner Chris Leeseberg. The appli~ant requests a conditional use pennit to operate an equestrian learning center at 21554 Meadowvale Road. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the size of the property, location of wetlands, house and mound system, proposed center and corrals, and crop land. He then reviewed the number of children that will use the facility, number of employees, and hours of operation. Mr. Leeseberg noted that the applicant proposes to rotate hay/alfalfa mix and com on the cropland and then spread a portion of the manure on it. In order to provide ~ acre of pasture land per horse, 12 acres of the cropland will be required for this purpose. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed parking issues, and environmental concerns regarding storage of the manure. Staff recommends approval of the request with the fourteen conditions listed in the staff report dated November 23, 2004. Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. Chair Ropp asked how the details of the conditions would be enforced. Mr. Leeseberg stated that typically, enforcement is based on receiving a complaint. Commissioner Stevens asked how the number of sessions addressed in Conditions # 2 and # 3 were detennined. Mr. Leeseberg stated that theses numbers were provided by the applicant. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY KEVIN/KYLEEN REINERS FORA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR NARHA EQUESTRIAN LEARNING CENTER, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: