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Call to Order <br />Chairperson Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. <br />PRESENT: Bailly, Kleissler, Malaski, McRoberts, Peltier, Rosenquist, Schumann <br />ALSO PRESENT: John Rask, Community Development <br />Michele Lindau, Planning Commission Secretary <br />Message of Appreciation <br />After the Pledge of Allegiance, Malaski read a message in recognition of the anniversary of <br />September 11`h expressing appreciation of those who serve in aiding and protecting the Country. <br />Minutes for Planning Commission Meeting July 25, 2002 <br />Malaski made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend approval of the minutes of July 25, 2002 <br />as amended. <br />All Ayes. Motion carried. <br />Amendment to Zoning Ordinance — Accessory Structures <br />The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Rodney Bahr, 3363 <br />Oasis Avenue North, Stillwater, MN, for an ordinance text amendment to permit indoor riding <br />arenas on ten -acre parcels in the Rural Residential zoning district. The applicant is developing a <br />four 10 -acre lot subdivision known as White Oak Fields. One of his perspective buyers would <br />like to construct a private indoor riding arena and other related horse training and boarding <br />facilities. At the time of preliminary plat review, the applicant asked the City Council if it would <br />be supportive of a variance to construct a riding arena. The Council had commented that they <br />were supportive of horse facilities, but could see no hardship that would warrant the granting of a <br />variance. However, the Council did indicate that they would consider an ordinance amendment as <br />a possible means of permitting this type of facility. <br />The Community Development Director provided the Commission with a staff report and a draft <br />resolution dealing specifically with riding arenas. <br />Rosenquist noted that riding arenas were permitted on parcels in the Agricultural District of <br />