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^02-2797 Sandra Smith and James Murphy 30 Orono Orchard Road Page 3 of 3________________________ rfftntW^aahiu Reconiinendatioii The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application by a vote of 6 to 0 (Smith as the applicant did not vote). The Planning Commission inquired whether the property owners had a time period they would like to consider as an adequate time to allow the property to be used for 3 horses. The property owners concluded 10 years may be adequate. The Planning Commission agreed and included a suq$et provision within the Conditional Use Permit that would allow the property to be used for 3 horses for a period of 10 years. After 10 years the property would be back to allowing only 2 horses. The Planning Commission also requested the property owners continue the manure management program that they have been using. Public Comments Two neai*by property owners were present at the public hearing and both spoke in favor of the application to allow an additional horse. Attached u-.: comments that have been received by the City of Orono from adjacent property owners that had comments, but were not present at the meeting. Additional public comments are attached to this document. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the application to permit the three horses to be permitted on the property per the reques. in the applicant’s letter of application. One additional horse will not be significant change to the character of the property and the applicants own the property that has the most impact. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to adopt the resolution to approving the Planning Commission recommendation to approve