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Kahn asked for public comment concerning this application. Stephen Mann, 2275 Cox Trail, indicated he is the property owner to the northeast. Mann stated in his opinion a structure of this size should be located further away from the property line than 1 6 inches. Mr. O’Rourke noted the lean-to is not loeated 16 inches from Mr. Mann ’s property. Curtis noted each commissioner should have in front of them a letter sent by Paul Phillips. Jurgens inquired where in relation to the O’Rourke’s lot the Phillips property is located. O’Rourke indicated he lives at the end of Phillips Drive, which is northcasl from their property. Winkey inquired if the lean-to could be con.slructed in the right-hand area. (M)S-3077 Barry and Robin O’Rourke, Continued) O’Rourke stated due to the population of horses that she owns, which arc both miniature and full-size, they need to be separated for safety reasons. O’Rourke indicated she also owns a small stallion which cannot be kept with any of the other horses. O’Rourke stated she needs to have these areas of separation in order to maintain the horses. O’Rourke stated it has also been recommended by the veterinarian that she keep three older horses with respiratory problems outside as much as possible. O’Rourke noted she does not intend to increase the population of the horses on the property. Winkey inquired whether the horses kept in the paddocks closer to the wooded area require the shelter. O’Rourke indicated tho.se horses would be able to access the barn. Fritzler stated in his opinion it is very important that the side yard setbacks be maintained Fritzler noted normally utilities are not at the same depth as fence posts and that it could be possible that the fence could be relocated. Fritzler stated due to the size of the lot, he would suggest the applicants consider two smaller shelters rather than one large shelter. O’Rourke stated even if two smaller shelters were constructed slie would be unable to confonn to the 75-foot .setback requirement and that it would place the shelters completely outside the paddocks. O’Rourke indicated if she complies with the 75-foot setback, the Ican-to would be located too close to the barn and cause safety issues fur the horses. Fritzler reiterated that in his view, due to the size of tlie lot, the side yard setbacks should be complied with. Fritzler inquired whether the applicant currently owns all the horses on the pro|)eny. O’Rourke indicated there is one horse that she personally docs not own, which is a temporary situation. Winkey inquired wliether the paddiKks could be located cl.sewlicrc. O’Rourke stated she still would be unable to meet the west side setbacks. O’Rourke pointed out one of the areas on the diagram is a riding arena witli a large pine tree in tlic middle. O’Rouikc stated she has