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The Fairs Committee of the City of Fitchburg met on July 21, 2026, to consider two rezoning and certified survey map requests involving agricultural properties on Adams Road. Both items were approved after discussion. The committee also received an update on the comprehensive plan and farmland preservation map.
Item A: Rezone and Conditional Use for Horse Boarding Facility (RZCU 2654-26 / CS 2655-26)
The applicant, Peter (agent for Cosinus Ranch LLC and William and Anne Cosinus), requested a rezone of two parcels at 5949 and 5927 Adams Road: one from RR (Rural Residential) to AX (Agriculture Exclusive) and one from AX to AS (Small Lot Agriculture), along with a conditional use permit to allow a horse boarding facility and an apartment. The property totals approximately 117 acres. Staff explained that a certified survey map would create a new lot (Lot 2) for the horse boarding and apartment, zoned AS, while the remainder would stay in AX. The proposal follows a recent zoning ordinance amendment allowing apartments and horse boarding in AS. The committee discussed future development potential, including whether a replacement house could be built on the AS lot under RRDC criteria. Staff recommended approval. Motion to approve the CSM (as corrected) carried unanimously. Motion to approve the rezone and conditional use also carried unanimously.
Item C: Rezone and Certified Survey Map for Residential Lot (RZCU 2650-26 / CS 2650-26)
The applicant, Lisa (representing an unnamed owner), proposed a rezone and CSM for a farm across the street from Item A. The property, entirely zoned AX, would be split into a residential lot (Lot 1) under RRDC (rezoned to Low Density Residential) and a small lot agriculture lot (Lot 2, zoned AS). The residential lot is approximately 2 acres. Staff noted that the lot meets most RRDC criteria but requires waivers for lot size (1.5 preferred, 2 proposed) and slopes (portions over 12%, with some up to 20%). The applicant requested to retain the house location to avoid cost and gravity flow issues. The committee approved the waiver. A shared driveway easement and an equipment access easement were included. Motion to approve the CSM carried. Motion to approve the rezone also carried.
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