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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 1998 • ( #4 - #2289 Jon Pendleton - Continued) Bressler reported that the applicant would like to keep a horse on his property during the non - winter months from approximately April to November. There are two proposed pasture areas. Pasture #1 is 1.14 acres and pasture #2 is .67 acres for a total of 1.81 acres. These two pastures are separated by a 30' drainage easement. A CUP is required. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval conditioned on the use of best management practices as stated by University of Minnesota Extension Educator, Jeremy Geske. Bressler reviewed the findings in the resolution draft. Pasture #1 is not considered a feedlot as it allows more than one acre for one animal unit. Pasture 42 is considered a feedlot as it does not allow one acre for one animal unit. Pasture 41 meets the 75' setback requirement from the waterway, and Pasture #2 meets the required 300' setback from the waterway. Pendleton had no comments at this time. Flint said his concerns were related to the property's proximity to the lake and the primary pasture being closest to the lake. With the recent clean -up project of Long Lake, Flint is concerned with affecting the lake quality. • Flint asked where the manure would be processed. Pendleton referenced Mr. Geske's comments. Geske did not express a concern but recommended a manure site be established if necessary. Pendleton said he would look to Geske for guidance in this matter. Is Flint thought Geske's report was vague. He is concerned with runoff. Flint noted that Staff recommended manure composted on site. Pendleton said he would do so. He noted pasture #1 was higher ground and the best location. Flint asked for Staff clarification. Bressler said the recommendation did not show the necessity for composting on site with only one animal but it could be done on site if a need for composting is later determined by Mr. Geske. Pendleton said he would invite Geske to review the site. Pendleton said he also is concerned that no problems ensue in the process. Flint asked how the application as a CUP is reviewed. Barrett responded that conditions can be placed requiring annual review if requested. He indicated Geske's letter did not categorically say what will occur. Jabbour noted the difficulty in following up on conditions placed for the future. He felt any conditions should be set in place at this time. Jabbour informed Pendleton that the Council cannot design the pasture for him but it is difficult to approve the application without the necessary knowledge. 5