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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 22,2013 � <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curtis noted the housekeeping amendment was to also remove the language suggesting a CUP is needed <br /> for this accessory use in RR districts and to correct the cross-reference to the list of accessory uses in the <br /> RS Seasonal Recreational District. <br /> Landgraver stated given the rare likelihood of a situation like this arising,he would recommend a <br /> minimum of two acres of pasture,which would be very clear,and eliminate the language"at the <br /> discretion of Council." <br /> Mayor McMillan stated she has a concem that 50 chickens or turkeys are too many and that the neighbors <br /> might have issues with it. McMillan indicated in her view that number could probably be cut in half and <br /> would help deter commercial operations. <br /> Lemke commented he was surprised that he was allowed 50 chickens or turkeys on his land. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if someone currently has more than 50 chickens per acre whether they would be <br /> grandfathered in if that number is reduced to 25. <br /> Curtis indicated they would be grandfathered in if it is currently allowed on that property. <br /> Landgraver stated everyone has the same surprised reaction when they are told they are allowed 50 <br /> chickens on their property and that in his view it should be reduced. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the question is whether a certain number of chickens are required for someone who <br /> raises them for eating or for eggs. <br /> Curtis noted the City does not differentiate between the different types of chickens. <br /> Schoenzeit commented it might be a problem if the City reduces the number of chickens down to the <br /> point where it is no longer practical to have chickens. <br /> Landgraver stated that turkeys xnight be a bigger problem since they are mean and harder to keep control <br /> o£ Landgraver stated in his view 50 chickens is too many. <br /> Mayor McMillan expressed a concern that someone might attempt to push the limit and that the higher <br /> number encourages people to have a commercial operation. <br /> Lemke indicated he would be supportive of reducing the number down to 25. <br /> Curtis noted a minimum of two acres would be required for the 25 chickens since one acre is dedicated to <br /> the homestead. <br /> Landgraver asked whether the number of chickens or fowl should be measured to some parameter. <br /> Landgraver stated it seems to come down to a number that tends to fit in better with the current character <br /> of the community and what it envisions in the future. <br /> Curtis indicated the Planning Commission could require two acres for 25 chickens and then perhaps <br /> require five acres for 50 chickens, etc. Curtis noted there is one standard for horses and one standard for <br /> other animals. As it relates to farm animals,there is a broader definition, and that it would be helpful to <br /> Page 15 of 18 <br />