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Orr Uission: To work together to resposihty grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective, and efficient government ierwlcea. CC Regular Session 7. 1. Meeting Date: 03/22/2016 By: Chris Anderson, Community Development Information Title: Consider Resolution #16-03-048 Relating to a Request for a Non -Traditional Animal License to Maintain Racing Pigeons at 15340 Jackal St NW; Case of Moua Thao Purpose/Background: Through the Code Enforcement Program, the City learned that racing pigeons were being maintained on a residential lot located at 15340 Jackal St NW (the "Subject Property"). Upon inspection, it was confirmed that a pigeon coop had been erected on the Subject Property without the issuance of a Zoning Permit and that racing pigeons were, in fact, being maintained within the coop. In response to the Notice of Violation, the City received applications for both a Zoning Permit and a Non -Traditional Animal License in an attempt to bring the Subject Property into compliance with City Code. Notification: Staff attempted to notify all property owners within a 350 foot radius of the Subject Property of a public comment period via Standard US Mail. Observations/Alternatives: City Code requires the issuance of a Non -Traditional Animal License for those animals not specifically defined as a domestic animal within Chapter 10. These non-traditional animals are those that could be considered domestic with additional research and oversight. City Code recognizes that these types of animals do not create health, safety, and welfare issues to the public. Racing pigeons would be considered a non-traditional animal based on available research. The Applicant has indicated that he desires to maintain ten to twelve (10-12) pairs of pigeons along with a 'team' of forty (40) youngs, for a total of sixty (60) pigeons. The youngs are the pigeons that would actually compete in organized racing events. The ten to twelve (10-12) pairs would never be brought outside the coop. The youngs would be brought out on a regular basis for training and exercise. All of the racing pigeons maintained on the Subject Property would be vaccinated annually with a Salmonella vaccination and a Paramyxo vaccination to maintain a healthy environment for the birds. The Public Comment Period produced general opposition to the request as outlined in the attached public comment letters. The Public Comment Period produced two (2) primary concerns: 1. Potential public health implications for surrounding properties 2. Appearance or aesthetics of the coop (accessory structure) Public Health Analysis