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Planning Commission Minutes January 23, 1996 Page 2 . Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Mr. Mesich is requesting a conditional use permit for a dog kennel at his future home located at 11401 205th Avenue NW. He currently resides in Lino Lakes. Mr. Mesich has a purchase agreement for the property contingent upon obtaining a conditional use permit and license for the dog kennel. The applicant has raised and shown st. Bernards since 1974. Mr. Mesich currently owns three St. Bernards and 2 house dogs. The Lino Lakes Police Department was contacted and they indicated there have not been any complaints filed about barking dogs or dogs running loose. Scott noted the several hundred feet between the proposed kennels and neighboring residences would serve as a buffer. He explained that in order to limit the possibility of this becoming a commercial kennel in the future, a condition should be included that limits the number of animals kept on site at one time. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit based on the conditions stated in the report to the Planning Commission on this item. Commissioner Minton questioned whether Mr. Mesich intended to board other dogs. Mr. Mesich stated he would not be boarding any other dogs. Chair Minton asked why a conditional use permit is needed for a private kennel. Steve Ach explained that the ordinance makes no clear distinction between commercial and private kennels. He stated the Planning Commission could expect an ordinance amendment to address this issue some time in the near future. . Commissioner Kuester questioned what permit fees are charged for the conditional use permit and license. Steve stated the conditional use permit has a one-time fee of $125 and the license fee is $75 and must be renewed annually. Commissioner Thompson questioned whether Mr. Mesich intended to breed the dogs. Mr. Mesich stated they may breed the dogs but that the puppies would be sold before they were six months of age which would be in compliance with the City's ordinance. Chair Dillon opened the public hearing. Gail Gilbert, 11363 205th Avenue NW, expressed concern that there would not be adequate screening of the kennels from her property and would affect the salability of her property. There being no other comments, Chair Dillon closed the public hearing. . Commissioner Minton asked if the enclosure was attached to the garage or the other out building on the property. Mr. Mesich stated that the kennel would be attached to the garage and the dogs would be able to access an area in the garage in extreme weather. Commissioner Minton stated he supported a condition which would prohibit a commercial kennel. Steve Ach stated the ordinance does not define a commercial kennel. It was suggested that a condition be placed on the permit to prohibit boarding dogs other than those owned by the Mesich's.