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CASE # REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE DOG KENNEL TO MAINTAIN FOUR OR MORE DOGS AT 6738153an LN NW; CASE OF ERIC AND JAMIE TOPERO By: Tim Gladhill, Associate Planner Background: On August 11, 2009, the City received an application from Eric and Jamie Topero for a private kennel conditional use permit to maintain a maximum of four dogs on the property at 6738 153rd Lane NW. City Code allows for a maximum of three dogs per parcel; four or more dogs requires a Conditional Use Permit. Notification: In accordance with State Statute, staff attempted to notify all property owners within 350 feet of the subject property of the request via standard US Mail Observations: The subject properly is approximately 0.90 acres and is zoned R-1 Rural Developing. The Applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit to allow for five dogs on the Subject Property. These dogs currently reside at the Applicants' current address in Bloomington and consist. of one LabBeagle mix and three Chihuahuas. According to the Applicant, Jamie Topero currently works as a Veterinarian Technician and has stated that it is sometimes necessary to bring a rescued dog home. The Applicants have submitted verification of vaccinations for the four dogs proposed to reside on the Subject Property, included as an exhibit to the findings of fact. The Subject Property is currently owned by Joshua J. and Jennifer M. Kidd, according to Anoka County properly records. The Applicants have stated that they are attempting to purchase the home and relocate to Ramsey from their existing residence in Bloomington. In the previous several applications for a private dog kennel, the City has required some sort of containment system, whether it be permanent fencing, invisible fencing, leash, etc. Staff recommends including this provision in this application as currently drafted in the proposed Conditional Use Permit. Recommendation: The Planning Commission met on September 3, 2009 to hold a Public Hearing regarding the request and recommended that the City Council approve the request as attached. Funding Source: All costs associated with processing the application are the responsibility of the applicant. Commission Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #09-09-_ adopting Findings of Fact # relating to the Applicants' request for a conditional use permit for a private dog kennel for five dogs at 6738 153rd Lane NW.