Staff Presentation

TOWN OF WICKENBURG
Conditional Use Permit
Steve Boyle
April 29, 2025

• 1310 Kenrick Drive
• 11.8 Acres of combined land
• Rural Residential
• R1-35 Zoning District
• Access from Cherokee Lane
• Equestrian Area
Location
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• Two separate properties
• Single Family Home with
equestrian
• Not a rezone request
• Notices sent out in excess
Site
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• Conditional Use Permit for:
o Horse Boarding
o Equestrian Training
o Short term travel trailer park
Request
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No more than 3 trainers will be present, horses will be boarded, trained and fed on property
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No rodeos or team roping competitions
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A maximum of 4 RV pads for private clients only. Property owner is not permitted to rent or lease RV pads to individuals not associated with the facility.
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RV Pads shall only provide water and electric service, no septic hookups shall be provided. In system holding tanks only and transported off-site for disposal
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No stadium seating or public events
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No amplified sound will be used outside of 8:00am to 5:00pm
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Training activities will end at sundown
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Outdoor lighting will be minimal and limited to stable areas. Freestanding lighting for proposes of illuminating walkways shall be low-level, not to exceed 3 feet in
heigh. Building mounted lights shall be shielded with cut-off fixtures  to direct light downward and shall not exceed 12 feet in height
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Sprinkle system or water truck will be used for dust control
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No more than 30 horse and 15 cattle will be kept on-site at any one time.
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Animal waste shall be collected in an enclosed dumper smaller than 3 yards. Maintenance of the dumpster waste shall be under private
         contract, with removal of waste occurring on a weekly basis.
Updated Self Imposed Conditions
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The proposed use won’t negatively impact nearby
properties and is adequately separated from
incompatible land uses
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There is an appropriate transition between different
zoning intensities and the property
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Adequate off-street parking is provided
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The use complies with he Zoning Code and other
applicable local, state, and federal regulations
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The health, safety, and general welfare of the public
will not be adversely affected.
Criteria
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• R1-35, R1-87, & R1-175 are the only zones where horse boarding and
training are permitted
• Normal practice for boarding and training facility in rural residential
areas
• Local CC&R’s likely prohibit location in subdivisions
• Business operation in residential area
o Churches, B&B’s, Golf Courses, Schools, Farm Stands, Funeral Homes
Zoning
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Proposed Site Plan
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Commercial operation not allowed in residential zone
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Cattle amount seems excessive unless manure maintenance is great. Horse manure generally not a concern
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Add a self-imposed condition on manure maintenance, especially cattle
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Access a concern- Maintenance of Cherokee Lane public or private street?
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Rotating customers could cause excessive traffic
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Perspective property owner desires to maintain separate parcels of land and not consolidate
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Low level lighting asked for and shielding if necessary
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Seasonal use is proposed, little to no usage in summer months
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Flies to be controlled
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Flood Control will be necessary for permitting services as property is in the flood hazard area
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Notice was sent out to neighbors within 400’ of property instead of 300’
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Blind spots on Cherokee Land a concern
Neighborhood Meeting
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Questions?
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