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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1996 of 2,025 square feet of increased boarding facility. The additional pole barn construction and the expanded boarding facility are both allowed by conditional use permit only. Ms. Wyland explained that the proposed facility has been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board, and that it meets all of the requirements of the review. She added that the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of this request with the following conditions: 1. That proper building permits be acquired prior to any construction. 2. That no additional construction of pole barn nature be allowed on this site. (There is a future expansion proposed for some time in the future, and that construction would have to be wood frame with exterior treatment in compliance with the zoning ordinance.) 3. That the boarding for up to 100 animals be allowed on the site. (Currently Dr. Scanlan has facilities for approximately 58 animals, so the increase would be 42 spaces.) 4. That the City Forester review and approve the landscaping plan. (A revised landscaping plan has been requested along with the final plans for the realigned Otter Lake Road, as access to this facility will be effected.) 5. That the Community Service Officer review final building plans prior to issuance to any building permits for CPTED compliance. 6. That drainage and utility plans be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. 7. That access drives and parking areas be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and that handicapped parking comply with the ADA requirements. Mr. Wessel pointed out that this project represents an example of cooperation between the City and property owner. Dr. Scanlan's site will eventually be rearranged so that another addition can be constructed which would reorient the entrance to his facility. According to Mr. Wessel, this should represent a considerable upgrade to the entire site. He added that Economic Development strongly recommended approval of this project. Mayor Landers asked about the future entrance, as on the visual aid it is shown to be through an existing pond. Mr. Ahrens explained that the future driveway would actually be immediately north of the pond, and that reconfiguration and design would be necessary to accommodate the wetlands in that area and make the access and parking site usable. Mr. Wessel indicated that in most cases landowners are afforded the opportunity to choose; however, in some cases the City has the option of mitigating some of the wetlands, and the Rice Creek Watershed has given its conceptual approval in this case. Mr. Ahrens added that Rice Creek Watershed would take drainage into consideration as these options are reviewed. Council Member Lyden asked if regulation exists as to a limit on the number of animals such a facility can accommodate. Ms. Wyland explained that the Zoning Ordinance and Dog Ordinance dictates only that a commercial facility have a conditional use permit. There is no cap on the animal population. She added that Dr. Scanlan provides animal control service for Lino Lakes and surrounding communities. Council Member Lyden asked if the proposed facility is consistent with others within the area. Ms. Wyland indicated that it is not unusual in terms of its size. 16