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flexibility on the number of hives for those with much larger lots of 15,000 or 30,000 square feet, since there is no lot -size limit for two hives. Commissioner Balch noted that Fremont allows three hives for a 10,000- square -foot lot and five hives for half -an -acre. Acting Chair Ritter stated that Mr. Weinstein was talking earlier about trying to keep it simple to start, and they can always come back and adjust if they think they need to change this policy. He noted that starting with nothing, getting something is a start. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he is willing to give the Division the flexibility such that, for example, two hives would be the least allowed no matter the size of the lot, and staff can use their judgment and allow more than two hives for someone who comes in with a one -acre lot. He added that Mr. Browne has four hives on his property, and staff received one complaint in how many years. Commissioner O'Connor moved to recommend approval of Case P14 -1276, subject to the proposed amendments as shown in Exhibit A of the staff report, with a modification that staff be given the discretion to allow more than two hives per property based on lot size or other characteristics. Commissioner Piper seconded the motion. Commissioner Balch proposed an amendment to the motion to also give staff the discretion to approve taller hives under certain circumstances. Commissioner O'Connor accepted the amendment to allow staff the discretion on the height as long as the hives stay within the fence height and are not an eyesore. He noted that the bees will fly up and over the barrier, and Mr. Browne brought up a very good point earlier that the bees come out from the bottom of the box. Commissioner Piper likewise accepted the amendment. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Balch, Nagler, O'Connor, Piper, and Ritter. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Commissioners Allen Resolution No. PC- 2015 -01 recommending approval of Case P14 -1276 was entered and adopted as motioned. Commissioner Piper stated that she wished Mr. David Browne were present and to acknowledge him for bringing the subject forth. She indicated that she thinks the subject was utterly fascinating and that she learned so much about bees. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 28, 2015 Page 15 of 17