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Planning Commission Minutes May 9, 2006 Page 2 without a variance to the allowable accessory structure size, they would only be able to build a 4,000 square foot building. Chair Lemke opened the public hearing. Kevin Refiners, 9630 213 Avenue NW, applicant -Stated that he would like to keep the 15 horses, but is no longer considering the riding arena. He stated that the horses are in very good heath. Donna Goskey, 9813 213 Avenue NW - Expressed concern for runoff from the site into the creek, and also about odor. She stated that they plan to sell their property in 5 -7 years and that she did not want any problems to arise that would affect her property value. Ms. Goskey stated that she was not aware that the ordinance had been changed to allow double the number of animals and that she had not been notified of the change. Cheryl Froelich, 9797 213 Avenue NW -Stated she would like to look at the Manure Management Plan, and that she has the same concerns Ms. Goskey has. She questioned having 8 acres of pasture and 1 acre for the Manure Management site, since this would leave only .8 acres for the house and septic system. Ms. Froelich stated she was concerned that the applicant would not have enough cover for that many horses, and also with the manure pile. Mr. Leeseberg provided Ms. Froelich with a copy of the Manure Management Plan included in the staff report to the Planning Commission. There being no further public comment, Chair Lemke closed the public hearing. Mr. Leeseberg provided information from the City's ordinance regarding shelter and also the section regarding increasing the number of animals to twice the amount with the approved Manure Management Plan. He noted that notifications of public hearings for ordinance amendments are published in the newspaper and individual property owners are not notified. Mr. Refiners stated that the total number of 15 horses includes two yearlings and a miniature pony. He noted that there are two shelters on the site to adequately provide for all of the horses. Mr. Refiners stated that the drainage ditch and other concerns of the neighbors will be taken into consideration in managing the manure on site. Commissioner Scott asked who would monitor the site to ensure that the Manure Management Plan was being followed. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the Environmental Division of the City would likely have yearly inspections. Commissioner Stevens sated that it was his understanding that horses kept outside are generally healthier, and that if the plan has been reviewed and approved, he did not have an issue with the request. Commissioner Ropp stated that he was comfortable approving the request, and felt that staff did a good job reviewing the application. Commissioner Ropp asked how the City would know if there was a problem. Mr. Leeseberg stated that typically staff would get a call from a neighboring resident. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY KEVIN AND KYLEEN REINERS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW 15 HORSES ON THEIR PROPERTY, CASE NO. CU 06-08, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: