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Minutes for the Planning Commission July 28, 1999 - Page 5 Mary Squires, 5336 140th St. N. had concerns regarding the traffic because there were no lights or speed limits posted on 140th St. N. Jennifer spears, 5346 140th St. N., felt a liquor store was not appropriate so close to the residential area and that the children in the neighborhood would be adversely affected by it. Deb Hanson, 14080 Finale Ave. N., stated she had small children and expressed the same concerns as her neighbors had. Jeffrey-Schwarts rebutted the remarks stating selling alcohol to those under the influence or to minors is illegal, the Lindstroms had never been cited for such, and there was enough demand for a liquor store in the area. There were no other comments, and Puleo closed the public hearing. Kellison felt they were not in a position to regulate how many of certain types of business would be allowed in the City, and laws would prevent the business from harming the community Kellison made motion, Puleo seconded, to recommend approval of the facility on the site under the existing ordinance, as a Conditional Use Permit was not necessary. All Ayes. Motion carried. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR POLE BUILDING - NEAMY Scott and LeAnn Neamy, 17220 Keystone Ave. N., had previously applied for a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a pole barn which was considered by the Planning Commission at their meeting on June 23, 1999. Action was tabled to allow Mr. Neamy time to investigate the possibility of combining the two parcels of land to create a 20 acre parcel. One of the parcels is under a contract -for -deed. Mr. Neamy stated his lawyer felt Neamy should be allowed to fall under requirements given to 20 acre parcels, and a letter could be drafted and recorded at the County stating both parcels of land must be sold jointly. The Planning Commission felt the City Attorney should be consulted. Puleo made motion, Kellison seconded, to table the request for a Special Use Permit for construction of a pole barn to allow Neamy time to resolve the issue with City Staff All Ayes. Motion carried. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS - NEAMY The Planning Commission considered the request from Scott and LeAnn Neamy for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a day camp on their property at the above address for seven weeks during the summer, which would be considered commercial, outdoor recreation as stated in Code 320., Section 6.15. Outdoor commercial recreation activities are permitted in the Agricultural District by a Conditional Use Permit. The Neamy's also operate a business named Down on the Farm, a commercial petting zoo and commercial stable. Maintaining the animals for a petting zoo is allowed in the Agricultural District in accordance with Section 3.38, Livestock and Poultry. Horse training and boarding facilities are permitted accessory uses in the Agricultural Zoning District. Where such facility houses 10 or more horses, the principal access must be located on a state highway, county road, or City collector street. The principal concern was that the property is serviced by Keystone Avenue, north of County Road 4, which is a gravel road.