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City Council Minutes September 2~, 2009 Page 3 with horse waste and a lack of grass. He currently hears the dogs that live on the property and is concerned about the increased barking if more animals are approved, including puppies, Mr. Fahey addressed tlae concerns with the remaining horse waste on his property and stated he was working on cleaning tt up. He stated they pick up dog waste on a daily or every other day basis. Ms. Meyer stated tlae puppies would be housed in an indoor nursery unless she is cleaning the kennels, when the puppies would be outside for a short period of time. Mayor 1~inzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Gumphrey asked how many dogs the Planning Commission agreed upon and if any calls were made to law enforcement about vicious or dangerous dogs. Mr. Leeseberg stated the Planning Commission approved ten dogs and to his knowledge, no calls regarding dangerous or vicious dogs have been made to the property, Councilmember Moon asked at what age the dogs were sold Mr. Fahey stated the puppies would be sold at ten weeks of age, This is due to their puppy return policy, which allows the kennel enough space should an adoptive party change their mind and return the puppy to tlae kennel. He thought they would have between five-eight females being bred atone time, which would allow fot• health certification of the animal's hips in future female breeding dogs, Mr. Drewes reMapproached the Council and asked if the ten adult dogs wishing to be approved included up to 50 puppies. He also asked for clarification of where the kennel and nursery were located, as he thought they were in the house and basement. Mx. Leeseberg clarif ed that there will be an indoor heated nursery, which is Located underneath an existing garage with attached fencing for outdoor kennel space; in addition, a detached pole shed will provide shelter for adult dogs with attached outdoor fencing. Mayor r~linzing asked how far away the nearest property would be. Mr. Leeseberg stated the nearest house is approximately 145' away from the outdoor fencing, Mayor 1~i.nzing asked if the proposed fencing could be moved. Mr. Leeseberg stated the proposed fencing is currently in place from the previous owners, but could be moved. Mr. Drewes stated if the fencing was moved to the other side of the property, it would be in the applicant's :Front yard. Jerry k-~endrieks, 21144 Twin Lakes Road, stated his property, a 20 acre hobby farm, is next to the applicant and suggested the fencing be put behind the building which was part of the previous owner's existing horse area.