12-14-2023-Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 5 Chair Johnson noted that was discussed at the last meeting and there is nothing preventing dressing of a deer on private property, therefore someone should be able to do the same for a chicken. She commented that commercial operation would not be allowed on residential property. She confirmed the consensus that butchering for personal use would be allowed not in the view of the public and commercial operation would not be allowed. Commissioner Carlson-Clark referenced the commercial statement and noted that people sometimes want to sell the eggs. He asked if that would be allowed. Chair Johnson stated that she would support people sharing their eggs, but she would not want to create commercial endeavors. Commissioner Boe-Schmidt referenced the use of the word drake and suggested that the waterfowl language be removed as that is not going to be allowed at this time. It was suggested that drake be changed to fowl. Chair Johnson suggested a language change to ensure people are not feeding turkeys. Chair Johnson welcomed input from the public. Leanne Love, 555 Little Canada Road E, referenced the condition related to slaughtering and asked for clarification on culling using the example of disease. She asked if the entire yard needs to be fenced or whether it would just be the space for the chickens to prevent them from leaving the area. Commissioner Buesing stated that it would interpret that as fencing an area for the chickens, although someone could fence their yard if they wanted. Commissioner Thorson acknowledged the discussion from the previous meeting where they did not want to mandate fencing of an entire yard because some people have double lots. Chair Johnson suggested adding the word optional before exercise yard to provide additional clarity. Commissioner Boe-Schmidt suggested moving the language related to an exercise yard to a lower section. She commented that if someone wants to allow their chickens to roam in their yard, knowing the risks, perhaps that should be allowed. She noted that people that have dogs are not forced to have a fenced yard. Commissioner Carlson-Clark commented that chickens are less trainable and tend to wander, defecate in other yards, and eat vegetation from neighboring yards therefore they require some type of containment.