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COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 24, 1996 Council Member Kuether moved to approve the variance request to allow pool construction 10 feet from the side property line and five and one half (5.5) feet within the required side year setback of 30 feet with the condition that the pool equipment be located adjacent to the existing dwelling. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Ordinance No. 07 - 96, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - On May 27, 1996, the City Council approved a site plan review and interim use permit for Mr. Jeff Kelly to allow a golf driving range on 20th Avenue in the R -BR Zoning District. As a condition of approval, a Zoning Ordinance text amendment adding golf course/driving range to the R -BR Zoning District as an interim use was required. Council Member Neal moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 07 - 96. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 96 - 03, Amending Section 506 of the City Code, Animal Ordinance - Ms. Wyland explained that a revised Anirnal Ordinance has been prepared incorporating the changes recommended by the City Council. Some of the highlights include: 1. Maximum number of dogs allowed is two (2). 2. Private kennels permitted in any zoning district upon five (5) acres of land or more with a conditional use permit. 3. Limit of four (4) dogs per kennel. Kennel to be located 100 feet from any property line or in the middle of the parcel of property, whichever is greater. 4. No reference to cats or licensing of same. 5. 6. 7. Incorporate provisions for "wild and/or dangerous animals". Feces disposal and leash requirements for dogs. Provision to enhance police enforcement of the ordinance. There was discussion regarding adding cat complaints to the proposed ordinance. However the Chief of Police is not prepared to add such language at this time. It was noted that the motion to revise the Animal Ordinance also mentioned that there would be a separate cat ordinance in the future. Chief Pecchia explained that his department conducted a lot of research regarding a cat ordinance and it would be appropriate to draft such an ordinance. However, there would be a large impact on the Police Department and the Otter Lake Animal Hospital. Chief Pecchia was asked to give the Council some idea of what the impact would be. PAGE 20