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COUNCIL BUSINESS Case #1: Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Private Dog Kennel to Maintain more than Two Adult Dogs on a Parcel; Case of Amy Ross Community Development Director Frolik stated that on September 8, 2000, the City received an application fi'om Amy Ross for a conditional use permit for a private dog kennel to maintain a maximum of six adult dogs on the property located at 8100 - 154'h Avenue NW. Ms. Ross trains collies to be confirmation dogs (competition dogs judged on their grooming) and would need the flexibility to house three to six collies on the property during the short period while she trains or prepares the dogs for a competition. Ms. Ross does not intend to maintain all six collies on the property on a regular basis; however, she would like the ability to house up to six collies if she needed to for a couple of days. On an average, the applicant intends to maintain approximately three or four debarked collies on the property at any given time. The City Council reviewed the conditional use permit request on October 24, 2000, and sent the item back to staff to make a few modifications to the conditional use permit. The Council wanted language in the conditional use permit stating that the permit only pertains to Amy Ross while she is the fee title owner of the subject property. The City Council directed staff to research the possibility of providing a stronger term in the conditional use permit to expedite nuisance complaints. Staff discussed the matter with the City Attorney and he stated that quoting section 5.09.03 Subdivision 19, Dogs Disturbing the Peace, of Ramsey City Code in the conditional use permit is the most expedient process to abate nuisance complaints. Amy Ross, 8100 - 154"' Avenue NW, Ramsey, presented the Council with a statement from her two closest neighbors stating that they did not oppose her request. Councilmember Connolly stated that she received two calls from residents who were concerned with the request. Councihnember Connolly inquired if she is not considered to be boarding the' dogs, does that indicate she owns all of the dogs. Ms. Ross replied that she co-owns all of the dogs, but they live the majority of the time with the other owner. Councilmember Connolly inquired if she does any breeding. Ms. Ross replied no. Councihnember Connolly inquired if she would have any puppies on the property. Ms. Ross stated that she may have one litter, but only if they are five or six weeks old. Mayor Gamec expressed concern because there are a lot of dogs that run loose in the area. City Council/November 14, 2000 Page 7 of 19