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Zoning FUe #2129 April 5, 19% Page 3 Review Exhibits 1, J and K, the residences at 360 and 366 North Arm Lane are each located approximately 100' from the shared lot line with subject property. The new house being built at 340 North Arm Lane is j^roximalely 45' from the lot line. If a stable was to be installed on this property, it would require an average lakeshore setback variance. The stable must be 75' from all lot lines and 150' from adjacent residences. The Shoreland Regulations have severely limited the areas suitable for the pasturing of horses. The previous filling of the property would also restrict locations for construction of stable. The Police Chief advised staff that some form of shelter is required for the horses, at a minimum a lean-to so that they can gain protection from the elements. Staff Recommendation To deny the conditional use permit of Jon Pendleton that would seek to allow the keeping of two horses at his lakeshore property located at 350 North Arm Lane, based on the following findings: 1. The shoreland setback standards for a feedlot limit pasture area to 1 acre or less. 2. Both setbacks and filling within the east yard restrict construction of stable. J. 4. 5. The property is in a sensitive area (adjacent to drainageway and channel). The keeping of animals in a substandard pasture area would result in the loss of vegetative cover, erosion and potential pollution of adjacent waterways. The keeping of horses in this area would not be consistent with the surrounding land use and would appear to be in contrast with the existing "noiseless/odorless" environment found in this North Arm Lane neighborhood. Applicant may be best advised to withdraw his application and to ask tor a refund of the fee money not expended for publication and staff time.