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Commission approves Schwinghammer feedlot replacement barn and CUP (761 animal units); manure plan review required
Summary
Jeffrey and Leisha Schwinghammer received Planning Commission approval to replace a partial confinement barn and maintain a 761‑animal‑unit cap after staff review; the permit will proceed to the County Board and is contingent on manure management plan review and post‑construction inspection.
The Stearns County Planning Commission approved a conditional‑use permit for Jeffrey and Leisha Schwinghammer to replace a partial confinement barn and to continue operation at a site maximum of 761 animal units.
Staff told the commission the site was registered with the county in 2000 and has an existing 2012 CUP that established a 762.6‑AU maximum. The current application requests a…
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