12-14-2023-Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 8 Commissioner Carlson-Clark noted that if a home could be built 7.5 feet from the property line, he would tend to think that would be sufficient. Commissioner Buesing suggested using 15 feet for the side yard setback. Commissioner Boe-Schmidt commented that the maximum suggestion in the survey was 10 feet. Chair Johnson stated that if the setback for a home is 7.5 feet, she would consider that the most impactful and would not think a chicken coop would be more impactful. Commissioner Buesing stated that his concern would be with the smell and other nuisances that arise from chickens. Chair Johnson suggested adding scent to nuisances. Commissioner Thorson again noted that the nuisances should be spelled out. Chair Johnson noted that most people that choose to keep chickens will be meticulous in the keeping of those chickens. Commissioner Buesing stated that he is not worried about those people, but there will be other people that will not follow the rules. He suggested a ten-foot setback for the side yard. Commissioner Lum commented that she would also be concerned with noise if a coop is close to a neighbor’s home. Chair Johnson noted that increased side yard setback could be included in the recommendation from the Commission. COMMISSIONER BUSINESS: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT – SIDEWALK AND TRAILS MAP The Community Development Director presented the request for a Comprehensive Plan amendment which would create an updated pedestrian trail and sidewalk map. She reviewed the existing map to the proposed updated map. She noted that the City Council will hold a public hearing for this item at its October 11th meeting. Commissioner Buesing asked if the update would include the trails through the 15 acres being developed. The Community Development Director confirmed that those trails are included in the updated map. She noted that the Twin Lake trail will be updated as existing as that has been completed.