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Additionally, staff is recommending the location of coops and runs to maintain the 45 foot setback on all lots within the City of Elk River from wetlands and stormwater ponds. This setback area is important to ensure the safety of the animals and water quality. See the attached memo from the Stormwater Coordinator and Environmental Coordinator for more information. Fencing Survey Results Fence Requirements Survey Results 2% City Code Research • Require fences (chain link ortransparent fence material) • Require 100 percent opaque fences(cannot see through) • Allow Free Range m Blank Minnesota City Fencing Anoka ■ Fully Enclosed Facilities Burnsville ' Fully Screened with Solid Fence or Landscaped Buffer - Mn of 4' height and Max 6' height Hastings ■ Fully Enclosed Facilities Jordan ■ Fully Enclosed and Covered Facilities Otsego ■ Fully Fenced Outdoor Yard Ramsey ' ■ Fully Fenced Exercise Area Non- opaque fencing - 10' setback from all property lines Rochester ' Fully Screened with Solid Fence or Landscaped Buffer - Min of 4' height and Max 6' height Shakopee ' Fully Screened with Solid Fence or Landscaped Buffer - Min of 4' height and Max 6' height Shoreview ■ Fully Enclosed Facilities Recommendation Staff recommends requiring a fully enclosed run and coop area with a 100 percent opaque fence. The opaque fence will improve safety of the chickens from predators and neighboring animals (e.g., dogs) by eliminating them from view. Staff is open to discussing additional screening or secondary fences and landscaped buffers, but would like the Planning Commission's and public's feedback. Having the yard fully fenced may help prevent chickens from running loose if one /multiple get out of the coop and run area, further reducing potential conflicts with other animals. N: \Departments \Community Development \Planning \Case Files \OA \OA 17 -03 Chickens \4Planning Commission \OA 17 -03 sr PC 03- 28- 17.docx