Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/04/1998

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Request for Conditional Use Permit We are requesting a Conditional Use Permit to maintain a small Show Dog Kennel at 5759 153rd Avenue, Ramsey, MN 55303. We have been showing and breeding Shiba Inus, a small (18-24 pounds) companion dog, for the last 10 years. Our kennel would have from 5-10 dogs at any one time. All dogs are family companions and are kept within a well-fenced yard or in kennel runs. All dogs sleep in the house at night. Once or twice a year we may have a litter of puppies, averaging 3 puppies per litter. Shiba Inus are small dogs. They are excellent watch dogs and only bark when there is a reason such as strangers on the property. We have raised Shibas for the last 9 years at our home in Blaine, Minnesota and have never had a complaint regarding noise or any problems related to the dogs. This is not a retail business. Puppy buyers visit by appointment only. We have a national reputation and generally our puppies are sold by reservation to prospects across the country based on photos and videos. Our breeding history is as follows: 1998 -- 2 litters -- 7 puppies 1997 -- 1 litter -- 1 puppy i996 -- 0 litters -- 0 puppy 1995 -- 2 litters -- 8 puppies Currently, we own 4 adults dogs and one 6 month old puppy with no immediate additions planned. We are responsible dog owners. Evelyn is past president of the National Shiba Club of America and member of the Land O'Lakes Kennel Club. A map of our proposed fencing and kennel lay-out is attached. The property currently used as an Elk Farm should provide ample space for the dogs without any impact on neighboring property. We are happy to answer any questions. Sincerely, Douglas and Evelyn Behrens Blue Loon Kennel I I I I I I I I I I I I