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horses. She discussed the numerous health benefits that horses have offered her. She <br /> encouraged the Commission to allow homeowners to have two horses on 1.5 to 2.99 acre lots. <br /> Anna Schutz, 7652 158th Avenue NW, commented that the $1,000 conditional use permit fee <br /> would be much better spent going towards hay and feed for horses. She discussed the benefits of <br /> being able to tend to her horse on her own land, versus the expense of boarding. She expressed <br /> frustration that some homeowners in Ramsey already had horses on lots less than 2 acres. <br /> Ms. Schutz explained that horses were very important to both of these girls. She indicated she <br /> had the support of her neighbors and requested the Commission allow horses on her land. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Brauer, to close the public hearing. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Andrusko, Bauer, Brauer, <br /> Maul,Nosan, and VanScoy. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> Chairperson Levine closed the public hearing closed at 7:47 p.m. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner Bauer supported the comments made by the girls. <br /> Commissioner Brauer understood the girls' frustration and it did appear that the rules were being <br /> applied unfairly with regard to horses. <br /> Commissioner Bauer questioned how wild animals was defined within City Code. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill discussed how City Code defined wild and domestic <br /> animals. <br /> Commissioner Brauer asked if spider and fish families should be written into City Code as wild <br /> animals. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated this determination would have to be made by <br /> the Commission. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy inquired if land acreage was based on a gross or net calculation. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill commented that this would be a gross calculation. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy supported staff's recommendation and the proposed Ordinance <br /> amendments. He questioned how staff would license non-traditional wild animals and asked if <br /> conditions could be placed on these permits. <br /> Planning Commission/June 4,2015 <br /> Page 5 of 12 <br />