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Minutes <br />Planning Commission Regular Meeting <br />Monday, May 19, 2025, 6:00 PM <br />City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br />6. NEW BUSINESS <br />6.1 LA25-000019, DARRYN BECKSTROM, 245 FERNDALE RD N., <br />REVIEW <br />The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a resenta_tion, and discuss <br />review the concept plan for rezoning to subdivide the one -acre propert <br />The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the a licant, Darryn <br />Beckstrom, Plymouth, daughter of the property owner. <br />Commissioners discussed the requirements and merits of an <br />for the three houses would blend with the adjacent neighboncc <br />met. Commissioners were generally supportive of the concept <br />additional information such as the size c <br />adjacent neighborhood. <br />7. OLD BUSINESS <br />7.1 LA25-000014, REVISIONS TC <br />RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS <br />IN whether the plan <br />iirements could be <br />asked for some <br />compare to the <br />G OF ANIMALS IN <br />The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss the <br />proposed text amendment regarding animals as accessory uses in residential districts. The proposal <br />defines different Cate ories of animals and some alterations to zoning regulations regarding lot sizes. <br />The Plannin Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff. <br />Commis hdfd d include roosters, which are excluded as <br />domestic p poultry under farm animals. <br />Commission efimultry should be more restrictive, with some of the <br />o nds of fo rm animals; and that the number of hens allowed in a domestic situation <br />should be different from the number of doves and pigeons permitted. Discussion centered on whether <br />permitted animals should be clearly defined or left open and what type of permitting should be required in <br />different zoning districts. Commissioners indicated the goal would be to allow a small number of hens on <br />smaller lots than the code currently permits. Setbacks for coops on residential half -acre lots would follow <br />the primary building setbacks with a formula for setback from neighboring structures. Building permits <br />would still be required. <br />the revisions to the code, incorporating the recommendations of the <br />a public hearing. <br />ITEMS <br />Coinliity Development Director Oakden updated the Planning Commission on City Council actions, <br />noting that overall, the Council has been consistent with the Commission's recommendations. <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />313 <br />