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Planning Commission Minutes April 10, 2012 • Commissioner Bell stated that he had a concern a community service officer may have told Mr. Peterson it was ok to have five dogs. He asked if the CUP could continue if the house were sold. He stated he would like to see the permit reviewed in two years. Mr. Barnhart stated that the CUP stays with the property unless the use ceases for six months. He stated that the city has the ability to inspect the property at any time for compliance with the terms of the CUP. Commissioner Konietzko stated that he had a concern that the fence was very close to the neighboring homes behind Mr. Peterson's property. Commissioner Keller asked what would happen if other dogs were at the site that were not therapy dogs and were not trained. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt the CUP needs to be crystal-clear that no extra activity (other dogs) be allowed on the property. The question was raised regarding puppies. Mr. Leeseberg stated that city ordinance allows puppies up to six months of age, and that the puppies could not be kept on the property after that. Commissioner Anderson asked about keeping friend's puppies, or watching neighbors' dogs. He stated that applicant does not have control of the topography and cannot help that his property slopes toward the neighbors to the south. He stated that he was going to suggest that the fence be slatted to provide more privary. He stated he did not have a problem recommending approval, but that the City Council has the fmal say in the matter. Commissioner Bell stated that he would be in favor of approval if the opaque fence was required. Vice-Chair Westberg concurred. Commissioner Anderson suggested adding a 10~ • condition that slats be placed in the chain link fence. Commissioner Konietzko stated he was not in favor of approving the request because of past incidences of having more dogs on the property than his own and the increased activity this created. MOVED BY COMISSIONER ANDERESON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY TIM PETERSON FOR A PRIVATE KENNEL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR ALL REQUIRE PERMITS. 2. THE PRIVATE KENNEL SHALL BE LIMITED TO FIVE (5) ANIMALS OVER THE AGE OF 6 MONTHS. ADDITIONAL ANIMALS WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. 3. ANIMAL WASTE SHALL BE DISPOSED OF PER SECTION 10-9. 4. THE APPLICANT SHALL RECEIVE A PRIVATE KENNEL LICENSE FROM THE CITY. 5. ALL ANIMALS MUST BE LICENSED AND VACCINATED. 6. ALL ANIMALS SHALL BE ON A SIX (6) FOOT OR SHORTER LEASH WHEN OUTSIDE OF THE KENNEL. 7. NO MORE THAN TWO (2) ANIMALS PER SUPERVISOR SHALL BE • ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF THE KENNEL. Page 5