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REQUEST FOR <br /> <br /> Case # § <br /> <br />A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MAINTAIN A HORSE ItOBBY FARM; <br /> CASE OF RHONDA ~rILLIAMS AND PHILIP SWIGGUM <br /> By: Planning Assistant Sylvia Frolik <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />Ms. Rhonda Williams and Mr. Philip Swiggum are requesting a conditional use permit to maintain a horse hobby <br />farm on their property al 17450 Baugh Street Northwest The subject property consists of two contiguous parcels <br />totalling approximately 4.2 acres. City Code states that a minimum of three (3) acres is required per horse. Ms. <br />Williams is requesting the conditional use permit in order to be able to maintain up to 5 horses at any one time on <br />her property. The subject property is equipped with a barn, two pastures and a riding arena. <br /> <br />On December 6, 1988, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public heating regarding Ms. Williams <br />request for a conditional use permit. At that time, the Commission requested the following additional information: <br /> <br />An independent report and recommendation relating to the soundness, suitability and <br />safety of Ms. Williams' operation. (Commissioner Shumway stated that he would <br />request the Minnesota Horse Council to provide such a report). <br /> <br />A map indicating the location of the subject property in relation to the location of those <br />properties opposed to and in favor of Ms. Williams' request, according to the petition <br />received. <br /> <br />Do <br /> <br />A report from the City's Building Official regarding the soundness of the barn and fencing <br />on the Williams property and an opinion as to the number of horses that can be <br />accommodated on the subject property. <br /> <br />A map indicating the location of other horse hobby farms in the general vicinity. <br /> <br />On January 3, 1989, the Ramsey Planning and Zoning Commission tabled action on the request for a conditional <br />use permit pending receipt of a report from the Minnesota Horse Council. At the February 7, 1989 meeting, <br />Commissioner Shumway reported that the Minnesota Horse Council declined the City's request for a report relating <br />to Ms. Williams' request. The Minnesota Horse Council indicated that it is their policy to only render opinions in <br />the licensing of commercial horse stables. <br /> <br />The following items are enclosed for your information: <br /> <br />B. <br />C. <br />D. <br />E. <br />F. <br /> <br />H. <br />I. <br />J. <br />K. <br />L. <br />M. <br />N. <br />O. <br />P. <br />Q, <br />R. <br /> <br />So <br /> <br />Application <br />Site location map <br />Site plan and description <br />Public heating notice <br />Properties notified <br />Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing and meeting minutes dated December 6, 1988 <br />regarding Mc. Williams' request <br />Analysis of petition <br />Map of properties opposed to and in favor of Ms. William's request <br />Building Official's report and attachments <br />Analysis of area horse hobby farms <br />Map of area horse hobby farms <br />Letter dated December 15, 1988 from A1 Putz of the Coon Rapids Medical Center <br />Planning and Zoning minutes dated JanuaD, 3, 1989 <br />Letter dated January 3, 1989 from Loft Dehn <br />Letter received January 4, 1989 front Debra Hurley <br />},is. Williams rebuttal to CiD, map analyzing properties in favor of and opposed to .her request <br />Listing information for neighboring property <br />Character reference dated FebmaD' 2, 1989 from Mar), Raymond and friends at <br />Early Childhood Daycare <br />Newspaper articles from Elk River Star <br /> <br /> <br />