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Mayor Gamec pointed out that the property owner is coming forward, and a lot of this property is open space. Some of the homes in this area are happy with the rural feel of this. The future use will likely be more of a hobby farm type use. Councilmember Look stated this is a beautiful property with a lot of buffering and trees, and he would assume that the owner would continue that same theme with the property. Councilmember Elvig stated in response to Councilmember Dehen's concerns, if he was on 2 ~ acres next to a property like this he would be delighted to see a farm going in like this, as opposed to a residence or many residences. The applicant may need to satisfy the concerns regarding the business and be up on all the city paperwork. He encourages business ownership, and that may be something the applicant needs to do first to satisfy those concerns. He stated he is not opposed to the addition. It is a large addition, which makes him pause, but he agrees with Councilmember Look that this is a nice property and he imagines it will be tasteful in the future. This is not a large structure for this type of property with the riding stable. He would rather see things stored indoors. Motion by Councilmember Look, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to adopt Resolution #07-06-153 to adopt Findings of Fact #0797 relating to Jeffrey Sigler's request for a conditional use permit. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Look, Elvig, Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: Councilmember Dehen. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to adopt Resolution #07-06- 154 to approve Jeffrey Sigler's request for a conditional use permit for an 11,980 square foot overage, and atop a resolution declaring terms of the same. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Strommen, Elvig, Jeffrey, Look, and Olson. Voting No: Councilmember Dehen. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig requested staff and the applicant to finalize the conditions of the appropriate business paperwork. Mayor Gamec requested Mr. Sigler to check with staff in regards to whether the business operating on the property is appropriate. Mr. Jeffrey Sigler, applicant, stated he has an agreement with his friend that if he ever has an issue with the City he would move his business elsewhere. He has a secondary place in Princeton that he could relocate to. Associate Planner Daines informed Mr. Sigler that staff can review the terms of the home occupation permit with him. Case #9: Request for Final Plat and Final Site Plan Approval of GAD's Prairie; Case of Tri-Cor Development Associate Planner Daines reviewed. that in May of 2006, the City received an application from Gary and Aaron Strite sky to develop seven detached townhomes on the property generally located south of 146th Avenue on County Road #5. In conjunction with this plat, a request for a rezoning to Planned Unit Deyelopment (PUD) was also submitted to allow for a unique housing City Council / June 26, 2007 Page 15 of 38