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Planning commission recommends approval of large livestock operation, citing capacity and process
Summary
The Fillmore County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Real Cattle West LLC, an intensive livestock operation with a total listed capacity of 2,986 head (849 animal units). The recommendation goes to the County Board of Supervisors.
Lede: The Fillmore County Planning Commission on Nov. 19, 2012 voted to recommend that the County Board of Supervisors approve a Conditional Use Permit for Real Cattle West LLC to operate an intensive livestock facility in Fairmont Township.
Nut graf: The operation’s application lists a total capacity of 2,986 head — described in the minutes as 832 finishers (eight pens of 104), 1,165 butchers and 989 nursery animals — equivalent to 849 animal units. After a public hearing with no public comments recorded in the minutes, the commission voted unanimously to recommend approval.
Body: Vice Chairman Harre opened the public hearing and the zoning administrator, Donna Mainwaring, presented the application materials. The capacity figures were recorded in the minutes as follows: Finishers — 832 head (8 pens of 104), Butchers — 1,165 head, Nursery — 989 head; Total Capacity — 2,986 head (equivalent of 849 animal units). The minutes show the hearing was opened at 7:10 p.m. and closed at 7:25 p.m. with no public testimony recorded.
Commission member Most moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the County Board of Supervisors; member Waltrip seconded the motion. The roll call recorded ayes from all nine members present and the vice chairman declared the motion carried.
The minutes do not record permit conditions, permit site plan details, manure management plans, or specific setbacks; they record only that the commission recommended approval. The record also does not include any written technical reviews, an environmental analysis, or comments from state agencies in the minutes for this item.
Ending: The recommendation from the Planning Commission is a referral to the County Board of Supervisors, which carries final approval authority under county land-use procedures. The minutes show the recommendation was transmitted to the Board; the County Board’s decision is not recorded in these minutes.
