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5.03: Public Hearing: Consider Multiple Actions related to 17902 St. Francis Boulevard NW (Project No. 19-101); Case of Dale and Tammy Wills 1. Request for a Home Occupation Permit to Operate a Commercial Horse Farm 2. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Exceed Square Footage for Detached Accessory Building 3. Request for a Variance to Accessory Building Height and Lot Frontage Requirements Public Hearing Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 8:18 p.m. Presentation City Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating Dale and Tammy Wills (the "Applicant") have approached the City about the prospect of operating a commercial horse farm on the property located at 17902 Saint Francis Blvd (the "Subject Property"). Their vision is to provide a setting for youth to learn how to properly care for and build relationships with horses and then continue on with riding lessons, both Western and English style. They have submitted applications for a Home Occupation Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance that would be needed for their endeavor. The Applicant is under contract to purchase the Subject Property; the current property owner has signed the Land Use Application and is aware of and supports the current proposal. Staff reviewed the request in detail with the Commission and recommended approval of the Home Occupation Permit, Conditional Use Permit and Variance. Citizen Input Chairperson Bauer questioned where the City limits were located between Nowthen and Ramsey. City Planner Anderson reviewed the location of the Nowthen and Ramsey city limits. He stated it was his understanding the land in Nowthen may be used as a pasture for the horses. Commissioner Woestehoff requested further information regarding the existing home and its location. City Planner Anderson discussed the location of the existing home on the property and noted the proposed location of the new home. He commented further on the proposed lot split and reported the existing home lot would house the new barn structures while the other lot would house the new home. Commissioner Anderson asked why the cul-de-sac was necessary. City Planner Anderson stated a public road was not being proposed, but rather the applicant was proposing to connect their driveway to the existing cul-de-sac.