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Planning & Zoning Board October 14, 2020 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Larsen said the 50 ft. butter would not get Mr. Stowe out of the floodplain and he would have to meet that requirement. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:00 p.m. Applicant’s Comments Chair Tralle asked Mr. Stowe to share with the board what his intentions are. Mr. Stowe explained he has been operating his commercial stables for a few years and he did not know he needed approval to do so. He commented when he purchased the property, he thought he could use it as an arena since that was the original design and intent of the property. He stated the arena has 35 horse stalls, a 4 inch well, and its own public bathrooms. He clarified the well for the arena is separate from the well and septic for his home. The building south of the arena is a 100 ft. long hay barn. He said there used to be, at times, up to 100 horses on the property and the previous owner owned 35 horses. Mr. Stowe questioned the accuracy of the map which identifies the wetlands on his property. He explained water problems have occurred on his property due to the City of Columbus lowering culverts coming onto his property. He stated he would work on the manure management plan. He concluded by informing the board, he would be happy to address any of their questions. Chair Tralle asked Mr. Stowe if he would be willing to work with the MPCA in order to receive approval for 25 animal units. Mr. Stowe said yes, he would be willing to work with the MPCA to draft a manure management plan. Chair Tralle stated this is a public hearing and he asked if anyone else would like to address this topic. Ms. Larsen informed the board she received an email from Mr. Stowe’s neighbors, Rick and Rebecca Glewwe, 490 Pine Street, in support of the commercial stables at 426 Pine Street. The Glewwe’s stated Mr. Stowe has done a great job restoring the arena and as long as a manure management plan is approved, Mr. Stowe should be granted a conditional use permit for commercial stables. Ms. Peacock made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. Chair Tralle abstained. Board Discussion Mr. Root acknowledged Mr. Stowe’s concern of the wetland map and questioned if the 25 animal units permitted could be subject to change if the property was delineated and it is determined there are less wetlands than what is currently