Agenda - Council - 03/08/1988 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Chairman Zimmerman replied that if the license is granted, it would be under certain conditions and violation of those conditions would result in the license being revoked. Tim Klingheil - Inquired how a 35' x AS' structure could be built without a building permit; that such a structure and odora from the bears affects adjacent property values. Carlton Anderson - 6331 153rd Lane N.W. - Inquired if Mr. Guyot has submitted the necessary information required for a wild animal license. The placement of the enclosure does not meet specifications listed in the wild animal ordinance; granting a variance would set a precedence. Katbleen Anderson - 6331 153rd Lane K.W. - Inquired if citizens will be allowed anymore input into this case beyond this public hearing. Chairman Zi~merman replied that the Planning Commission will be making a recommendation to City Council, taking into consideration public comments. Mr. Guyot explained that the primary enclosure consists of a 3-sided, 35' x 45' cement block wall structure with the Ach side consisting of chain link fencing; the secondary enclosure is an electrical fence loopin§ around the chain link side of the primary enclosure; there is a shelter area within the block building for the bear. Bill Wahl - 15&03 Sunfish Lake Blvd. - Stated he lives directly across the street from Mr. Guyer; that the bears are securely caged and he doesn't see them as a threat; that without prior notice, he has visited the property and never witnessed produce scraps lying about nor detected any bad odors. Kathleem Anderson - Stated that the bea~ is allowed outside of the primary enclosure and doesn't feel secure with,'an electrical fence, that is not very high off the ground, being allowed as the secondary enclosure. Mr. guyer explained that beekeepers use the same 3-strand electrical fence to keep hears out and it is just as effective for keeping bears in; the bears are only allowed out of the primary enclosure under his supervision. Mr. Carlton Anderson - Noted that according to the ordimance, the seoondary enclosure should entirely surround the primary enclosure. Chairman Zi=merman noted receipt of the following written comments regarding Mr. Guyer's request: }~ry Westpbal - 6355 154th Lane N.W. - Opposing Mr. ~uyer's repuest. Jeff Wiles - 8453 176th Lame K.W. - In favor of Mr. Guyer'$ request. Kathleem Anderson - 6331 153rd Lane - Opposing Mr. Guyer's request. Jerry Martin - 6614 153rd Lane N.W. - Inquired as to Mr. Guyer's reason for wanting to keep bears on his property. Mr. Cuyer replied that he keeps bears for his personal enjoyment and not Planning & Zoning Public Hearing/February 2, lpg8 Page 2 cf 3