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Planning & Zoning Board February 11, 2015 Page 4 like the neighbors would be in favor of that, but staff needed to focus on the Land Use Application that was submitted for two lots. Mr. Laden stated that he thinks an ordinance change would allow people in similar situations with large Residential lots to have some farm animals on their property. Mr. Laden explained that, even though he is generally not a fan of spot zoning, he is in favor of rezoning the properties to Rural as he feels it would be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Masonick is also in favor of the rezoning. Mr. Evenson and Mr. Root do not see a problem with residents having a limited amount of farm animals if the property is big enough, however they feel this issue is better resolved with an ordinance change rather than rezoning. Mr. Masonic asked what the Staneks will need to do with their animals in the meantime. Staff advised that the Staneks are allowed to keep their animals until the issue has been resolved. Chair Tralle invited citizens to speak at the podium again. Ms. Marsh, Ms. Jensen and Mr. Storberg reiterated their support for the rezoning. Ms. Stanek explained that she worked with Ms. Larsen and Patrick Moonen, Building Inspector, on how to address this issue and they had discussed ordinances, conditional use, variances, etc. Ultimately the Staneks were guided to start with rezoning. Mr. Masonick made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5 - 0. (Tralle abstained.) Chair Tralle mentioned that he has been involved with 4H for many years and thinks highly of the program. However, he stressed that the properties are significantly smaller than the 10 acres required for a Rural zone. Chair Tralle agrees with Mr. Root that this should go to an ordinance change rather than rezoning the properties. Chair Tralle sympathizes that the Staneks own lots of land but can't seem to do much with it and that they were provided with incorrect information. Mr. Root made a MOTION to recommend denial of rezoning property located at 6966 Lake Drive and 6970 Lake Drive from R-1, Single Family Residential to R, Rural. Motion was supported by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 3 - 2. (Laden and Masonick voting nay. Tralle abstained.) The Board felt that this is an opportunity to create an ordinance change which would benefit others in a similar situation. Ms. Larsen indicated that the Board could make a motion to have staff investigate and put some consideration into an ordinance amendment to bring back to the Planning & Zoning Board. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend staff research an ordinance amendment that would be applicable to keeping farm animals in a Residential zone. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 5 — 0. (Tralle abstained) DRAFT MINUTES