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holds itself as an area where a small amount of chickens should be allowed. The ORC <br />recommended allowing five chickens, except roosters, to be kept and maintained in the rural <br />areas (LA, AG, RR, & FUS) on properties less than 5 acres. The ORC agreed to allow the <br />ordinance to stay the same for properties larger than five acres in these specific zoning districts. <br />Commissioner Arcand stated that Staff needs to clarify, in the language used, that there will be <br />no roosters allowed on parcels less than 5 acres in these defined zoning districts. <br />Commissioner Knauss expressed that there may need to be a limited lot size for parcels in these <br />areas to have chickens. <br />Planner Juba stated that the ORC had agreed that the rural area, as a whole, has a certain <br />character that would be conducive to the keeping and maintaining of chickens. She stated that <br />there are very few parcels in these zoning districts that are less than an acre. Juba also stated that <br />there are now requirements for minimum lot sizes in these zoning districts, limiting the minimum <br />lot size to 10 acres. <br />Knauss stated that after hearing this information, she was comfortable with allowing chickens on <br />parcels less than five acres, without any minimum lot size. <br />Vice Chair, Kleissler, opened the public hearing. <br />Deb Barnes, 6491 132nd St. N., approached the podium. She stated that she appreciates the <br />Commission hearing and taking interest in these proposals, especially related to changing the <br />number of chickens allowed on properties less than five acres in the rural area. Barnes described <br />that she has lived in the rural area for some time, now, and believes allowing chickens on smaller <br />properties would be complimentary to the character of the area. She believes that it is a good <br />time to be looking at this ordinance, as many cities in the surrounding area are doing the same. <br />Barnes said that people are caring more about where their food comes from. She stated that if <br />these changes are approved, she would be excited to live a more sustainable life and be <br />responsible for producing some of her own food. <br />Vice Chair, Kleissler, closed public hearing. <br />Rosenquist made a motion, seconded by Arcand, to approve all zoning ordinance text <br />amendments. <br />All Ayes. Motion carried. <br />Adjournment <br />Rosenquist motioned, Lessard seconded, to adjourn at 7:24 p.m. <br />All Ayes. Motion carried. <br />