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City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 5 | Page Archery Deer Hunting Ordinance Possible Changes Mayor Artig-Swomley gave a review of the proposed language changes and additions discussed at the May 10, 2021 Workshop. The revised Ordinance will be put on the Gem Lake website after final approval in September. Request for 30 Day Moratorium on Permits Due to the late notice for the Public Hearing on the Archery topic, Mayor Artig-Swomley would like to request a 30 day moratorium on Archery Hunting permits in the City of Gem Lake. A Public Hearing is scheduled for the September 21, 2021 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Lindner made a motion to grant a 30 day moratorium on Archery Hunting permits in Gem Lake, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, 30 day moratorium granted. September Public Hearing A public Hearing has been scheduled for the September 21, 2021 City Council Meeting to discuss the proposed changes to Ordinance No. 124 B. Proposed Changes to Ordinances Regarding Truck Farming for Section 8.3 of Consolidated Land Use Ordinance Following a Public Hearing, discussion, and a motion at the City of Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting on August 3, 2021, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the following change in Section 8.3.1 D) of the Consolidated Land Use Ordinance No. 131. Delete in Section 8.3 Conditional & Interim Uses “8.3.1 D) The harboring and housing of agricultural animals on lots greater than one (1.0) acre. Replace in Section 8.3 Conditional & Interim Uses “8.3.1 D) Truck gardening and other commercial horticultural uses and/or the harboring and housing of agricultural animals on lots greater than one (1.0) acre.” The proposed language is in further support of the recent changes to 5.1, 5.3 and 7.3 of the Consolidated Land Use Ordinance No. 131 that followed a Public Hearing, discussion, and formal motion approved at the July 6, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting and action taken at the City Council Meeting on July 20, 2021. Councilmember Lindner made a motion to approve the recommended changes to Section 8.3 of the Consolidated Land Use Ordinance No. 131, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, changes approved. CUP Request for Accessory Building on Hillary Farm Property Following a Public Hearing, discussion, and a motion at the City of Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting on August 3, 2021, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the CUP request for 5 Hillary Farm Lane. The request is based on a conservative interpretation of the Land Use Ordinance, suggesting the outbuilding building could technically be considered a second outbuilding due to the consolidation of lots over time. The proposed outbuilding will result a smaller footprint and less impactful use that what would have been expected prior to the combination of lots. It has been designed to match the appearance of the main house and pool house. The purpose of the building will be for storage of property maintenance and gardening equipment. The current garage is considered an attached structure. Due to terrain changes and trees the outbuilding will not create a visual impact of building density. The design conforms to the Hillary Farm HOA requirements and has received preliminary HOA approval contingent on City approval. Councilmember Lindner made a motion to approve the CUP for 5 Hillary Farm Lane, seconded by Councilmember Cacioppo. Voice vote taken, all voted yes, motion passes, CUP request is approved.