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Planning Commission Page 5 <br /> September 24,2019 <br /> • Commissioner Larson-Vito asked if the Planning Commission could deny the <br /> request on the basis that imposing conditions would not resolve those issues. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg stated the Planning Commission could indeed deny the request if they <br /> believed the conditions proposed would not resolve the outstanding issues of the <br /> property. <br /> Chair Johnson asked if the CUP is passed by the City Council and the conditions <br /> weren't met as outlined in the CUP,what was the reclamation process. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg indicated the applicant would have to remove 15 rabbits from the <br /> property. <br /> Chair Johnson asked if the CUP was revoked and the applicant removed 15 rabbits, <br /> there would be no other conditions in place to enforce the upkeep and condition of <br /> the remaining 6 rabbits. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg agreed, as the city wouldn't have any enforcement of checks. <br /> Commissioner Feinstein asked how often the rabbits are shown. <br /> Mr. Ziner stated the rabbits are shown during the spring and fall (show season),with <br /> an average of three shows a month during those times. He stated under USDA <br /> guidelines,rabbits are considered a dual use,as pets and as livestock. <br /> 4111 ChairJohnson asked Mr. Ziner if he was comfortable with conditions as presented. <br /> Mr. Ziner stated he was comfortable with the conditions as presented and he would <br /> work on getting the property cleaned up. He stated both he and his father have <br /> mobility and health issues and have asked friends for help with property cleanup but <br /> they haven't shown up. He stated he understands there's an issue with the condition <br /> of the property but is limited with health issues. He stated they are trying to get the <br /> property cleaned up. <br /> Commissioner Jordan stated he doesn't feel rabbits, chickens,hogs,or goats belong <br /> on a city lot but rather on farm land. He felt in this case,there were too many <br /> animals in such close proximity to neighboring homes. He stated placing setbacks for <br /> cage location isn't going to help because the lot was too small to make any <br /> difference. He stated if history's a guide with an unkempt property,he didn't feel <br /> confident that there wouldn't be continuing problems and felt they're going to get <br /> worse but not because the applicant and his son want that. He stated in the previous <br /> city where he worked,they would not approve a CUP until a property was brought <br /> up to code. He stated he would not support this request. <br /> Commissioner Larson-Vito asked about requiring a property to be adhering to all <br /> city ordinances before issuing a CUP, noting the city does require businesses to do <br /> 111 <br /> so, and asked if there were different requirements for residential properties. <br /> NATURE <br />