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Planning Commission Minutes March 26, 2002 Page 2 e NOTES. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5. Planning Commission Representative to Attend April City Council Meeting Chair Pederson will attend the Apri115, 2002 City Council meeting. 6.1. Request by Mike & Monica Johnson for Conditional Use Permit for Private Kennel. Public Hearing - Case No. CU 02-06 Staff report by Planner Chris Leeseberg. Mike and Monica Johnson request a conditional use permit for a private kennel at 13926 200th Avenue NW. Mr. Leeseberg explained that the J ohnsons have two dogs which are kept indoors and two dogs that are kept outdoors. Commissioner Franz asked if the private kennel ordinance allows breeding but not selling, since it states "no on-site commercial activities, such as breeding, boarding or selling." Commissioner Baker asked if it would be considered a "commercial use" if breeding occurred and the applicants put an ad in the paper to sell the puppies. Mr. Beck felt that technically, this would be considered "commercial". Discussion followed regarding placing a restriction on the license. Commissioner Mesich felt it would be unfair to restrict the J ohnsons from raising and selling a litter of puppies, since this is a right enjoyed by other citizens in the City. He noted that the ordinance states that residents are allowed up to 3 dogs over the age of six months, and puppies could be sold before they reached six months. e Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Michael Johnson, applicant, explained that they would not be breeding any of the dogs since the two outdoor dogs are neutered males, and the two indoor dogs are spayed females. Chair Pederson asked if the dogs were large dogs and if so, could they jump the fence? Mr. Johnson stated that they are large dogs and that one of them has jumped the fence. He stated that he will be increasing the 4 foot high fence to 5 feet. He noted that his neighbors also have dogs and that his closest neighbor has 5 huskies. Commissioner Baker asked how large Mr. Johnson's lot is. Mr. Johnson stated that he has approximately 2 3,4 acres. Commissioner Baker asked if barking was an issue. Mr. Johnson stated that the dogs usually only bark when deer come close by. Commissioner Mesich suggested that Condition #2 be modified to include 4 dogs" over the age of six months" . There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER FRANZ MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY MIKE AND MONICA JOHNSON FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE KENNEL, CASE NO. CU 02-06, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: e 1. THAT THERE BE NO ON-SITE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BREEDING, BOARDING OR SELLING.