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F s December 2, 2016 Page 2 chickens and pig housed on the property were not allowed pursuant to the Northfork Rules and Regulations. The Harers have yet to comply with the Governing Documents of Northfork. By way of additional information, you will note from the correspondence submitted by the Harers with their request for Non-Traditional Domesticated Animal License they indicate that they were not [; aware that pigs were not allowed on property that is less than 3 acres in size until they discussed it with the City Planner, Chris Anderson, on November 9, 2016. I had sent correspondence to the Harers advising them of this restriction in the Ramsey City Ordinance on November 7, 2016. A copy of that correspondence is attached hereto as well. The Board understands that the request being made by the Harers to the City Council would be seeking a variance from the City Ordinance over which the Northfork Governing Documents have no control. The Board also understands that the City Council does not have to grant the request for a Non-Traditional Domesticated Animal License. The Harers' property is subject to the Northfork Governing Documents. Those documents subject the properties within Northfork to more stringent conditions, rules and regulations than property not within Northfork. Accordingly, the issuance of a variance to the Harers would be of no benefit to them because of its contradictions with the Rules and Regulations of Northfork. The Board is asking that the City Council deny the request because of the confusion it may cause to the parties and give the Harers the false impression that they do not have to comply with Northfork Governing Documents and lead to further conflicts between members of Northfork and/or the Board. If further information is needed from me, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely F Mark B9 glund ME- /rdh` Enclosures cc: Northfork Homeowner's Association, Inc.