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122 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD June 12, 1985 Page Five RUSSELL REHBEIN - HORSE ARENA - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT /VARIANCE Russell and Maren Rehbein represented their request for a Condi- tional Use Permit for a horse arena on a parcel of property for which they hold an option to buy. Due to the fact that the arena which they propose to build is larger than allowed by the accessory building ordinance, a variance was also requested. The Board stated that the application had to come from the owner of record. Mr. Jeff Joyer, the President of Equity Planning (the owner of record) was present also for this discussion. The property the applicants are interested in buying is a five acre parcel in a rural zone. The applicants were aware that per City ordinance, they would be allowed five horses on this property. The purpose of the horse arena would be that the applicants would be able to keep their horses in condition year round in an enclosed arena, and also to house horses which they may buy and sell. They plan to build their home on this parcel as well. The Board pointed out the fact that the proposed horse arena is about seven times the size allowed in this size lot. The applicants pointed out the fact that the ordinance allowing an arena as a condi- tional use in this zone in moot by the fact that the accessory building section does not allow for a large enough building for a arena. The applicants were told that should they definitely need an arena the size they have proposed, they would need a 20+ acre parcel. MOTION: Mr. Cody moved to recommend to Council approval of a request dated 5/26/85 by Russell and Maren Rehbein for a Condi- tional Use Permit for a horse arena at 6505 Joyer Lane with the following conditions: 1) the arena be built in accordance with the ordinance with respect to type and size, 2) no sales of horses take place, 3) the arena not be used in any way which could be construed as a home occupation (Subdivision 2, Sentence 70), Mr. Doocy seconded the motion. On the vote; 3 aye, 3 nay. Motion failed. MOTION: Mr. Cody moved to recommend to Council denial of a request dated 6/3/85 by Russell and Maren Rehbein for a Variance to the accessory building size for a horse arena proposed at 6505 Joyer Lane, because the request is not in conformance with the size limits of the accessory building ordinance (which allows a maximum size of 1,600 square feet), and also because it does not conform to Subdivision 7, Subparagraph 1 - 6. Mr. Doocy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. McLean explained to the applicants that this item will now go before the City Council with the recommendation of denial of the Variance request and no recommendation as to the Condi- tional Use Permit because of a tie vote on the motion. 1