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Don't believe that I've ever seen this information posted before. More to follow in subsequent posts...ci.grant.mn.us -4- Minutes from the May 20, 1991, Grant Township Planning commission JEANETTE WILCHER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 9250 Dellwood Road Mr. Joseph Beaton, Jr., Attorney for Jeanette Witcher, addressed the members of the Planning Commission regarding the application for a conditional use permit to have a horse boarding facility along with an indoor riding arena at the location previously known as Victoria Station. Mr. Beaton stated his client, Ms. Wilcher, purchased the property in 1989 and was not aware a conditional use permit was required since the type of operation was the same as that of the previous owner, Cal Garley. The owner was since advised she should apply for a permit. Mr. Beaton stated his client had no problems with the conditions set forth in the May 15, 1991, memo from Dennis 0'Donnell and the operation would be the same as specified in the formal permit drafted for Mr. Garley in 1989. Which was that there would be a maximum number of sixty horses permitted, foals not included, and no more than 3-4 shows per year. Mr. Robinson asked how many acres are owned by Ms. Wilcher. According to Ms. Wilcher she purchased 53 acres. Mr. Robinson felt this was not enough acres to have 60 horses since the requirement is two acres per horse. According to Mr. Robinson, some of the property owned by Mr. Garley when he operated the horse operation has since been sold to the garden farm owned by Peter Costa. Chairman Gochberg questioned if the CUP was issued to Garley in February of 1989 and the new owner purchased the property in August of 1989 an application should have been made for continuation of the CUP before August of 1990. A legal opinion would be necessary to determine if the CUP had lapsed. Ms. Wilcher stated she talked to the Clerk, Shei!a Davis, and was told since it was the same use of the property it would not be necessary to make an application. Mr. Peter Costa stated it was in the deed of his property and that of Ms. Wilcher that she could use his land for spreading manure. Planning Commission members asked who represented the Township and the County when the purchase arrangements were made. It appeared that neither the County or Township were involved. Chairman Gochberg stated off street parking during shows has been a problem and two lanes of traffic have not been maintained. Ms. Wilcher stated she has not received any complaints. Charles Wildenauer stated complaints were made and he thought one of the requirements in the permit was to have police present directing traffic when shows were held. Connie Tary stated the manure is not being spread out as specified and is dumped in paddocks. Steve Schroeder stated yes the manure is being spread out. Charles Wildenauer stated that a requirement for his facility was an inside storage area for the manure when it cannot be spread out in the fields. The resident living at 9191 Justin Trail stated he has problems with dogs from the horse boarding facility. Mr. Robinson questioned Ms. Wilcher regarding a fire at the horse boarding facility and leasing space to other businesses. Chairman Gochberg stated this information was not pertinent to the request before the Planning commission. Attorney Beaton stated Ms. Wilcher continued the same use as when she purchased the property and was not aware that some things were not allowed. Connie Tary stated she worked for Ms. Wilcher and Ms. Wilcher knew the property was being used illegally. A building was rented to a furniture refinisher and space to a machine shop. Charles Wildenauer stated he was representing some of the neighbors and they were not against the stable but had several things they wanted looked into before issuing a CUP, such as-- (1) parking, especially during shows, (2) silo maintenance, (3) store shavings inside a building with a door that can be closed, (4) signs on property brought into compliance. Connie Tary questioned if any inspections are made by an electrical inspector since the fire that occured was an electrical fire and for new barns vapor proof lights with covers are required. According to Ms. Tary the lights in the stalls in the Wilcher facility are not covered and horses broke two light bulbs. The buildings should also be inspected for asbestos, according to Tary. Mr. Beaton stated he was not involved at the time the property changed hands and would like to request some additional time to investigate arrangements made with the property owned by Mr. Costa and also the issue regarding the number of horses allowed. Mr. Beaton requested they be placed on the next Planning Commission agenda which would be June 24, 1991. A motion was made by Mr. Greenlee recommending tabling making a decision on the application until the June 24, 1991 Planning Commission meeting so a legal opinion can be obtained regarding the arrangement for spreading manure generated at the horse facility on property now owned by Peter Costa and also have the owner, Jeanette Wilcher, file for a permit from PCA with regard to acreage available and amount of land required for proposed operation. Motion seconded by Mr. Robinson and passed unanimously. KJC