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Pax IUP Staff Report Gem Lake Planning Commission Page 3 October .10, 2023 greater than one (1-0.y acre". The applicant's property is over the.one:acre in size, so this regpirement. is met: Section 7.3.3.notes that agricultural structures are able to be permitted to house farm animals, such as goats. The site already has an existing.barn that was previously used for housing farm animals. The barn does not conform to the agricultural building setback of 100 feet. from property fines or neighboring dwellings, as required in 7.3.3(13), so it is nonconforming,. While the structure can continue as :a nonconforming agricultural structure., it would: not be able to expand in size. The..1UP last year Permitted the barn can be used to house goats but .ca.u.Id not be enlarged due to its nonconforming status.. Section 7.13 also notes additional requirements for agricultural structures: ■ The structure shall be partially screened from. the views from neighboring houses,. with said screening to be existing or planted and maintained vegetation or the natural topography of the lot and surrounding lands.and.with the amount: of.screening to be measured at full growth in the summer.season; • The drainage characteristics of the land shall. be such that.the concentration of animals :and animal waste shall not cause.reaI or potential pollution. or nuisance problems; ■ The design and construction materials of the of the structure shall be consistent with the main dwelling on the property; ■ Such.other factors as: may. be deemed material by the City: Fencing requirements are outlined in Section 16.13 of the ordinance. These standards include a number of general provisions, such as fencing not extending into right-of-way or easements, within property lines, and other requirements typical of cities throughout the metropolitan area. Section 7.5.2(A) notes additional requirements for fences in the `RO'.zon.ing.district: • Fences may only be placed directly on the property line: with the written permission. of the adjacent property owner and when maintenance free materials are used; and • All other fences may only be installed with adequate set back from adjacent property lines to provide for owner maintenance; and All fences installed within the set -back area must. provide for a finished facade facing adjacent property. The reyiew last. year determined that fencing on the site be located a. minimum of five feet from the south property line; unless. approval was received from the neighbor to allow the fence on the property line. extension of the fenced. in area may be a 4opic of discussion for the commissioners. Additional .Goats The.comrnission:should also discuss if more. than two goats should be permitted, There have been no complaints received at the time of.writing this report.. The fenced in area .is approximately840Q SF, or 0.19 acres.