01-18-07 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the LP Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of January 18, 2007 Page 2 of 5 several people moved to the Lomax area for FFA programs and that the barns where these animals are kept are very clean. Chester Pool, of 1710 Alvy Drive, addressed the Commission advising that the Rankins have kept hogs on his property and the pens are kept very tidy. Mr. Pool advised that the Rankins have always addressed any concerns he had with the hogs being on his property. Betty Cacherre, of 1068 North H Street, addressed the Commission advising that the 4-H students are hard working students. The pens for all of the animals have to be kept and cleaned thoroughly on a daily basis. Mrs. Cacherre also advised that the students must have passing grades in order to participate in the FFA and 4-H program. Donna Lott, of 5518 Stone Creek, CreekMont Addition, addressed the Commission advising she is one of the Agricultural Teachers. The scholarship programs these students are offered for FFA and 4-H programs are tremendous. Mrs. Lott advised that Derrick Rankin is currently ranked number one in the District in the FFA Program. She also advised that the animals are very well taken care of in every manner. Sue Gayle Mock Kooken, of 410 S. 10th Street, read aloud and submitted a letter she submitted to the Commission favoring the Special Conditional Use Permit. C. OPPONENTS Alice Ybarra, of 11022 North P Street addressed the Commission in opposition to the request. Mrs. Ybarra advised that she and her husband are neighbors of the Rankins. She stated that the smell of urine and manure is producing a large amount of flies on her property. Mrs. Ybarra advised that she has filed a formal complaint previously and will continue to call as the problem continues. Mrs. Ybarra also stated that it is impossible to have a backyard cookout because of the flies. Staff inquired from Mr. Sabo if it were possible to put a limitation on the number of animals to be housed on the property. Mr. Sabo also advised that a restriction can be placed on the number of animals. Mr. Sabo advised that the code enforcement officers have previously visited the Rankins property and addressed any issues that were of concern. These issues have been resolved. 4. CLOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Chairperson Muston closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. 5. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #SCU07-001 REQUESTED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11006 NORTH AVENUE P, FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF FFA AND 4-H PROJECT SITE. Motion by Nick Barrera to recommend to City Council, approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU07-001 for property located at 11006 North Avenue P, for establishment