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PUBLIC HEARING to consider Amendment No. 1 to Use Permit no. U-99-04 to allow 40 additional temporary horse stalls, a horse walker, commercial coach and storage building for the existing public horse stable and Variance to allow horse stalls within the 200-foot setback from the property line. The property is located at 6954 Lewis Road, in the unincorporated portion of Vacaville and zoned Exclusive Agriculture 40 acre minimum "A - 40", APN.: 0141-020-140. ( Project Planner: Nedzlene Ferrario)
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Published Notice Required? Yes _X__ No __ _
Public Hearing Required? Yes _X__ No ___
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission ADOPT the attached resolution with respect to the mandatory and suggested findings and APPROVE amendment no. 1 to Use Permit no. U-99-04 and Variance No. V-19-03 subject to the recommended conditions of approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of the application will legalize the expansion of the Christiane Noelting Dressage Center. Several structures were constructed without permits and the requested Variance allows the Planning Commission to consider the special circumstances applicable to a subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings when applying the strict application of development standards in the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is requesting a Variance to deviate from the required 200-foot setback for structures that provide shelter for 10 or more horses. The subject site is constrained by the long and narrow shape of the parcel, and due to 100-foot wide Gibson Creek Canyon and 40-foot wide Kilkenny Canal located on the front portion of the property; thereby, restricting areas for circulation, parking and structures. Additionally, in order to rectify the unpermitted issues, the recommendation includes securing after the fact building permits, business license renewal and payment of applicable fees within 6 months of use permit approval. If the permittee fails to comply within...
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