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Jaime Topero, 8630 10 Avenue South, Bloomington, stated that she is a veterinary technician in <br />St. Louis Park. She explained that this property has an existing fence that she and her husband <br />plan to extend. She advised that the reason they had chosen Ramsey for their possible home is to <br />better fit their dogs, as one of them has a heart condition. She displayed pictures and information <br />on her dogs to the Commission. She advised that all the dogs had been vaccinated and were <br />rescue dogs. <br />Commissioner Rogers stated that it appeared that the Toperos take very good care of their dogs. <br />Mrs. Topero stated that occasionally she would need to bring an animal home from her work that <br />needed extensive care. <br />Commissioner Dunaway stated that the applicants may possibly need additional flexibility to <br />allow for additional animals that she may bring home from work. <br />Commissioner Brauer questioned if the Toperos would be comfortable with a limit of five dogs. <br />Mrs. Topero stated that she owns four dogs and would only have one additional dog, or cat, at <br />any given time. <br />Associate Planner Gladhill stated that the current ordinance allows for three dogs but staff was <br />recommending the approval for up to five dogs, being that the homeowner is a veterinary <br />technician. <br />Commissioner Cleveland stated that she would not have an issue with the request as the dogs <br />were small in size. She explained that if the request was for five large dogs it would be another <br />issue. She suggested putting a limitation the size of the dog allowed. <br />Chairperson Levine stated that he would not be in favor of adding the limitation. He stated that <br />personally he would be in favor of having four golden retrievers rather than four Chihuahua. <br />Commissioner Dunaway commented that it appeared the owner was more in favor of caring for <br />dogs in need rather than specific breeds or sizes. <br />Motion by Commissioner Dunaway, seconded by Commissioner Hunt, to close the public <br />hearing. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Dunaway, Hunt, Brauer, <br />Cleveland, and Rogers. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Van Scoy. <br />The public hearing closed at 7:33 p.m. <br />Commission Business <br />Planning Commission / September 3, 2009 <br />Page 3 of 10 <br />