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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 24, 2002 as they do when trailering animals to various sites, and possibly constructing a smaller building in the future for assembly/shelter purposes. Community Development Director Grochala indicated the applicant does not foresee general, open hours of operation for the public at large. Rather, scheduled groups of set numbers will visit. Group sizes may vary, but will be known ahead of time. In this way, parking issues can be planned for. Community Development Director Grochala indicated the main parking area is to the west of the barn and measures roughly 100 feet by 100 feet. A second parking area, measuring roughly 100 feet by 50 feet, is situated across the driveway to the north from the main parking area. The driveway itself is currently 17 feet wide, and the applicant plans to widen it to 24 feet to better accommodate vehicles. Community Development Director Grochala indicated access to the site is off 20th Avenue, which is a County road. As a result, plans have been forwarded to the An County Highway Department for review and comments. Community Development Director Grochala stated the appy petting zoo for number of years under the U.S. Departme Inspection Service (APHIS). 'ed a license to operate a 'culture's Animal and Plan Health Community Development Director Grochala advis •, se o site for a petting zoo/farm visit appears to conform to the general guidelines outl ed • Conditional Use Permit for Rural zone under the Lino Lakes City Ordinance, and staf • - ommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit, with conditions. Community Development Director Gro into play depending on how the site i cated as various fire and building code issues come would recommend the following conditions: 1. All parking must be contain accommodate visito parking surfaces will e. The driveway should be widened to 24 feet to better surfaces should be rocked; any paved/impervious m'ssion and approval of a grading plan to the City Engineer. 2. Any indoor assembly are must conform to applicable fire and building codes; if visitors to the site enter the barn area, with the exception of restroom facility, the entire barn must be equipped with a fire suppression system, per review of the Lino Lakes Fire Chief. Community Development Director Grochala indicated the above report was presented at the June 12, 2002 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board. After consideration of the issues, the Board voted to approve the proposed Conditional Use Permit, with the conditions noted above. Community Development Director Grochala advised staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 02-63, Approving Conditional Use Permit for a Petting Zoo, William Walton, 8140 20th Avenue, with conditions.