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This will require a lot split to avoid two dwellings on a single parcel, which will be addressed in the future. As previously noted, the Subject Property is currently accessed from Saint Francis Boulevard, but there are three (3) other public stubs; Potassium Street, Sodium Street, and 179th Lane. There is a public road stub to the City of Nowthen parcel as well. Ford Brook traverses the northwestern and western portions of the Subject Property. Home Occupation Permit The Applicant's vision for the Subject Property is to create a program to work with youth struggling with social anxiety and depression by introducing them to world of horses. They are proposing to operate a commercial horse farm where youth can gain experience in proper care and maintenance of horses as well as learn the skills of both Western and English style riding. There would also be opportunities for trail riding and commercial boarding of horses on the Subject Property. The Applicant is proposing to construct multiple buildings to accommodate their vision, including two (2) indoor riding arenas, indoor stalls, stables, a composting structure, and a hay/equipment storage barn. The Applicant has provided a Conceptual Site Plan showing a potential configuration of the buildings. However, until the surveying work is complete, the final layout cannot be finalized. Thus, the Site Plan has been modified to show the general location of the proposed improvements. The plans have been designed to accommodate up to thirty (30) horses on the Subject Property. The Subject Property is eligible for 76 horses based on the current lot size. Please note that the Buyer is also purchasing the adjacent parcel in Nowthen which creates additional space, although that cannot officially be counted for horse calculations. The Applicant has stated that the hours of operation would be Monday - Saturday 8:OOam to 8:OOpm. This has been adjusted since the Planning Commission meeting as the Applicant hadn't taken into account student availability during daytime hours over summer break. It should be noted that lessons would be sporadic throughout this timeframe, especially during the school year where lessons would likely not begin until 3:00pm (after school) or later. There would be the potential for eight to ten (8-10) instructors/trainers employed by the Applicant. However, these would be part-time positions and there would likely be no more than two (2) trainers/instructors on the Subject Property at any given time. The Site Plan does indicate that twenty-six parking stalls will be installed along the west side of the riding arenas, providing ample parking for customers and employees. The parking area would consist of Class V (gravel), which conforms to the minimum required surfacing in this zoning district. The Applicant is proposing four (4) larger shows/events each year for the students to showcase their newly learned skills. It is assumed that family and friends will attend these events, but they will also be open to the public and free of charge. Planning Staff is working with our Public Safety Staff on how best to address these events. The current proposal is to approve these events as part of the CUP, but require meeting in advance with Public Safety prior to any event. The Applicant has provided a detailed Manure Management Plan. The Applicant has noted from the beginning that manure, if not properly managed, can be a nuisance. A composting structure would be installed that includes a concrete surface and metal roof. The structure will shield the manure from moisture, which is critical to reduce potential nuisance issues so that runoff can be contained and/or directed accordingly. After the manure has been properly composted, it will be removed from the Subject Property and made available to local farmers and/or gardeners. While the Applicant desires to maintain the existing access from Saint Francis Boulevard for personal use, they are proposing access for the Home Occupation (e.g. students and instructors) be from Potassium Street along the southern boundary of the Subject Property. This is primarily due to the high volume of traffic on Saint Francis Blvd and the potential safety issues that could arise. The Applicant is proposing to install a new, asphalt driveway off the end of the Potassium Street cul-de-sac leading to the future, new residence. The drive lanes connecting the new buildings, as well as the parking stalls, would consist of Class V (gravel). Conditional Use Permit