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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 11, 2015 AMEND ZONING CODE & CUP — 2526 RICE STREET — W ISEMAN Keis opened the Public Hearing to consider an Amendment to the Zoning Code to provide for pet supply and pet sales as an allowed use in the General Business (B-3) District and the Comprehensive Business (B-4) District and a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a pet supply and pet sales business at 2526 Rice Street requested by Mark and Nicole Wiseman. It was noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of both the Zoning Code amendment and the Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions recommended by the City Planner in his February 27, 2015 report. The City Administrator reviewed the Planner's February 27, 2015 report noting that Nicole Wiseman is seeking an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish an allowance for pet sales and supplies in both the 13-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts. Wiseman is also requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a pet supply and pet sales store. The Administrator noted that the property at 2526 Rice Street is zoned B-3. The City Administrator reported that the City Planner is recommending approval of the Zoning Code Amendment which would allow pet supply sales as a permitted use in both the B-3 and 13-4 Districts and pet sales as a conditional use in each district subject to a list of conditions. The Administrator reviewed those conditions some of which include compliance with the City's Animal Ordinance, the requirement for a kennel license if necessary, a limitation that pet sales be restricted to domestic pets as defined by City Code, animals be kept indoors and not displayed or exercised outdoors, that the premises be kept clean and odor free, and waste be disposed of properly. Tom Duray, owner of 2526 Rice Street, reported that the building consists of two rental units, each of which is 1,200 square feet in size. One half is currently rented to Papa Murphy's and the other will be rented to The Puppy Place, if the Council grants the necessary zoning approvals. Duray described the proposed lease for The Puppy Place. I -Ie also indicated that he has had three other parties interested in leasing this space, but felt that The Puppy Place would be the best user of this space. Duray indicated that Papa Murphy's has no objection to the proposal before the Council. Keis noted that the business plan is to sell only puppies, and asked what will happen if a dog does not sell. Mark Wiseman indicated that once a puppy reaches four to five months in age, the price will be discounted. If a puppy reaches the age of six months, it is likely that they will work with the Humane Society or by some other method to place the dog with a family who might not otherwise be able to afford to purchase the type of dog they will be selling. 2