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• • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD 2 OCT. 14, 1992 steps to secure a license - this court order was not the result of a complaint but an observation by the police department resulting in a ticket. Mr. Mesich also asked if the larger dogs were aggressive and if she had considered constructing a larger kennel with runs for the dogs so they would not have to be chained in the yard. Ms. Grandel explained that the dogs afford some protection for the property but are not "attack" dogs. In response to a kennel with runs she indicated that was a possibility but she had not planned on it. Kathleen Nordine asked how many years she has had that number of dogs and Ms. Grandel replied - 15. Kathleen asked why the use was not Grandfathered in? Mary Kay explained that three adjoining property owners had called, not to complain, but to express concern if additional dogs would be allowed. They were advised that the request, if approved, would most likely either decrease the number of dogs or allow the existing number to remain. After some discussion Al Robinson made a motion recommending approval with the conditions listed below, and the addition of Condition I, and J. as suggested by Mr. Mesich. Mr. Gelbmann seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. CONDITIONS: a. The kennel shall be maintained in a manner so as not to be injurious to the public health, safety or welfare. b. The property shall be kept in a sanitary and healthful condition at all times. c. The property shall be open to complete inspection by any properly designated officer or employee of the city, at any reasonable time. d. No dog shall be allowed to run at large at any time. e. The dogs shall not be permitted to make noise from any cause whatsoever, sufficient to constitute a public nuisance. f. Any kennel kept in violation of any provision of the City Code Section 607 shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be abated as such. g. The kennel shall be restricted to 9 adult dogs, however, as the dogs grow old and expire, they shall not be replaced until such time as the four (4) dog limit, as stated in the code, is reached. h. A variance for lot area shall be made a part of this permit. i. Upon submittal of the formal kennel license application, Ms. Grandel shall supply copies of the AKC Registration for the poodles and include the names and ages of all dogs on the property. j. The dogs situated in the yard area shall be located so