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The Applicant's reside at 6700 153rd Lane; the property is 1 acre in size and is zoned R-1 Rural Residential and is located just outside of the MUSA boundary. Mr. and Mrs. Pikula also own Outlot A of Alpine Estates. The Outlot is approximately 1-acre in size, zoned R-1 Urban Residential and is located within the MUSA boundary (see site location map). City Code states that parcels 1.5 - less than 3 acres in size are required to obtain a conditional use permit to maintain a maximum of 2 horses. The Pikula's have a total of 2 acres with the combination of their homestead and Outlot A. They are requesting a conditional use permit to maintain a maximum of 2 horses on their property. The applicants were not present at the meeting. Ms. Wald stated that the Horse Care Board reviewed the Pickula's request at their February meeting. The Horse Care Board tabled the item since the applicants were not present to answer several questions and concerns that were raised by Board Members. Ms. Wald stated that Mr. Pikula is now present to address their questions and concerns. Staff also noted that Mr. Dan Miller, a neighbor, was also present to state his concerns. The Horse Care Board noted two letters that were received for the Horse Care Boards review and consideration. Don Gonse, 6721 153rd Court, dated March 20, 2002, stated several objections to the conditional use permit request. Dan and Ann Miller, 6701 153rd Court, dated March 19, 2002, stated their opposition to the Pikula's housing horses on their 2 acre parcel. The Board conducted a lengthy discussion regarding the Pikula's request. The Board was concerned that the applicant would not be able to construct an adequate permanent structure to house the horse(s) due to the setback requirements. The Horse Care Board felt that a permanent structure needed to be established on the property in order for proper maintenance and care of the horses to occur. Mr. Pikula stated that he did not realize that his neighbors had objections to his request and did not want to maintain a horse on the property if it was going to cause problems with the neighbors. Mr. Pikula also stated he did not see how an accessory building could be construted that would meet the applicable setbacks. Mr. Pikula withdrew his conditional use permit application. Case #2 Traprock Riding Arena The Horse Care Board directed staff to set up a meeting between the Horse Care Board and the Park and Recreational Commission in May to discuss the condition and future use of Traprock Park Riding Arena. The Horse Care Board would like the following questions addressed: 1. Who makes the final decision on how the park is maintained and how much money is devoted to such maintenance? 2. How much money is available to do restoration work in the park? How is the park money divided up between parks?