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Joan E Tauer
8633 34th St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Shareholder of Animal Inn Pet Resort &Spa Inc.
Dawn Larson
1787 46th St, Somerset WI 54025
Shareholder of Animal Inn Pet Resort&Spa Inc.
Joan Tauer is the owner of record for the following parcel:
16.029.21.42.0010
Animal Inn Pet Resort& Spa Inc. is the owner of record for following parcels:
16.029.21.43,0012
16.029.21.43.0012
16.029.21.42.0005
16.029.21.42.0001
The names and address of the professional consultants:
I. Surveyor
Evidence of control of Property:
1. Need copies of deeds for each parcel
Present Status
ADDRESS 8633 34TH ST N, LAKE ELMO, MN 55042
PIN 16.029.21.43.0012
OWNER: ANIMAL INN PET RESORT&SPA INC
PT W1/2-SE1/4 DESC AS FOLL COM AT SW COR OF SD W1/2-SE1/4 THN NOODEGO5'47"E ALG W LN SD
W1/2-SE1/4 DIST 1827.87FT TO INTER WITH SLY R/W LN ST HWY 5 SD SLY R/W LN DIST 100FT SLY OF MON
E BOUND LANE SD ST HWY 5 THN SOODEG05'47"W ALG SD W LN DIST 350FT TO A PT WHICH IS
HEREINAFTER IS REFERRED TO AS PT A FOR PURPOSES OF THIS DESC THN NOODEG05'47"E ALG SD W LN
DIST 175FT THN N89DEG44'17"E DIST S10FT THN NOODEG05'47"E PARL WITH SD W LN OF W1/2- SE1/4
DIST 174FT TO ITS INTER WITH SD SLY R/W LN OF ST HWY 5 THN N89DEG51'00"E ALG SD SLY R/W LN DIST
143.21FT TO ITS INTER WITH E LN OF W 653.20FT OF SD W1/2 OF SE1/4 THN SOODEGO5'47"W ALG SD E
LN DIST 350.4FT THN CONT SOODEG05'47"W ALG SD E LN DIST 34.03FT THN N89DEG4611611E DIST 68.61FT
TO POB OF PRCL TO BE DESC THN S89DEG46'16"W DIST 68.61FT THN NOODEG05'47"E DIST 34.03FT THN
S89DEG46'16"W DIST 63.2FT TO ITS INTER W E LN OF W 590FT SD W1/2 -SE1/4 THN NOODEG05'47"E ALG
E LN DIST 1.64FT TO INTER WITH LN THAT BEARS N89DEG44'17"E FROM SD PT A THN S89DEG44'17"W
ALG SD LN DIST 140.01FT TO PT WHICH IS DIST 45OFT ELY FROM SD PT A AS MEAS ALG SD LN THN
SOODEG05'47"W DIST 250FT THN S89DEG44'17"W DIST 45OFT TO INTER WITH SD W LN OF W1/2 OF SE1/4
THN SOODEG05'47"W ALG SD W LN DIST 269,51FT TO INTER WITH NLY R/W LN OF CNW RR THN
N87DEGOO'59"E ALG SD NLY R/W LN DIST 720.78FT TO INTER WITH WLY R/W LN OF CNW RR
NO2DEG59'01"W ALG SD WLY R/W LN DIST 10OFT TO INTER WITH NLY R/W LN SD CNW RR THN
N01DEG18'S4"E DIST 349.78FT TO POB SUB-1 TO EASE SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 029 RANGE 021
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PIN 16.029.21.42.0005
OWNER ANIMAL INN PET RESORT&SPA, INC
PT W1/2-SE1/4 DESC AS FOLL COM AT SW COR SD W1/2-SE1/4 THN NOODEG05'47"E ALG W SD W1/2-
SE1/4 DIST 1827.87FT TO ITS INTER WITH SLY R/W LN ST HWY 5 SD SLY R/W LN DIST 10OFT SLY OF MON
E BOUND LN ST HWY 5 THN SOODEG05'47"W ALG SD W LN DIST 35OFT TO PT WHICH IS HEREINAFTER REF
TO AS PT A FOR PURPOSES OF THIS DESC THN NOODEG05`47"E ALG SD W LN DIST 175FT THN
N89DEG44'17"E DIST 51OFT TO POS OF PRCL TO BE DESC THN NOODEG05`47" PARL WITH SD LN OF W1/2-
SE1/4 DIST 174FT TO INTER WITH SLY R/W LN ST HWY 5 THN N89DEGS1'00"E ALG SD SLY R/W LN DIST
143.21FT TO INTER WITH E LN OF W 653.2FT SD W1/2 SE1/4 THN SOODEG0514711W ALG SD E LN DIST
350.4FT THN 589DEG46'16"W DIST 63.2FT TO INTER WITH E LN OF W 590FT OF SD W1/2-SE1/4 THN
NOODEG05'47"E ALG SD E LN DIST 1.64FT TO INTER WITH A LN THAT BRS N89DEG44'17"E FROM SD PT A
THN S89DEG44'17"W ALG SD LN DIST 80.01FT TO INTER WITH A LN THAT BEARS SOODEGO5'47"W FROM
POB THN NOODEG05'47"E DIST 175FT TO POB SUBJ TO EASE SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 029 RANGE 021
Address 861134TH ST N, LAKE ELMO, MN 55042
PIN 16.029.21.42,0010
Owner TAUER DONALD J&JOAN E
PT OF W1/2-SE1/4 SD SEC COM AT SW COR OF SD W1/2 OF SE1/4 THN NOODEG0514711E WACO SYS AND
ALG W LN OF SD W1/2 OF SE1/4 DIST 1827.87FTTO INTER WITH SLY R/W ST HWY 5 SD SLY R/W IS LOCATED
100FT SLY OF MON EASTBOUND LANE SD ST HWY 5 THN S00DEG05'47"W ALG SD W LN DIST 35OFT TO j
POB OF PRCLTO BE DESC THN NOODEG05'47"E ALG SD W LN DIST 175FT THN N89DEG4411711E DIST 51OFT
THN SOODEG05'47"W PARL WITH SD W LN OF W1/2-SE1/4 DIST 175FT TO INTER WITH A LN THAT BEARS a
N89DEG44'17"E FROM SD ROB THN 589DEG44'17"W ALG SD LN DIST510FT TO POB SUBJ TO EASE EXCEPT:
PT W1/2-SE1/4 SD SEC DESC AS FOLL COM AT SW COR OF SD W1/2-SE1/4 THN NOODEG05'47" E DIST
1827.87 FT TO INTER WITH SLY R/W LN ST HWY 5 SD SLY R/W LN IS LOC 100FT SLY OF MON E BOUND
LANE ST HWY 5 THN SOODEG05'47"W ALG W LN DIST 350FT TO POB OF PRCL OF LAND TO BE DESC:THN
NOODEG05'47"E ALG SD W LN DIST 175FT THN N89DEG44'17"E DIST 170.20FT THN S06DEG02'37"W DIST
176.06FT TO ITS INTER WITH LN THAT BEARS N89DEG44'17"E FROM POB THN S89DEG44'17"W DIST
151.95FT TO POB SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 029 RANGE 021
Address 861134TH ST N, LAKE ELMO, MN 55042
PIN 16.029.21.42.0001
Owner ANIMAL INN PET RESORT&SPA INC
SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 029 RANGE 021 THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16,TORNSHIP 29
NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT
THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 16 WITH THE
NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY;
THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF NORTH 0 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST,ALONG SAID
WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 520.78 FEET,TO A POINT HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS A€POINT AA€f,THE
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POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LAND TO.BE DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 38
SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 450.00 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST
A DITAACE OF 250.00 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF
450.00 FEET, TO SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST, ALONG
SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AN
EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS PURPOSES OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY: COMMENCING AT ABOVE REFERENCED A€SPOINT AAcf; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02
MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 510.00 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID
EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET;
THENCE, NORTH 0 DEGREE 43 MINUTES 28 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 350.00 FEET TO THE
SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO.5;THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 38
SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-ON-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET, TO THE
INTERSECTION WITH A LINE BEARING NORTH 0 DEGREES 43 MINUTES, 28 SECONDS WEST FROM THE
POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 350.00
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH A 35.00 FOOT ASEMENT FOR
INGRESD AND EGRESS PURPOSES OVER AND ACROSS PART OF THE NOTTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 16 THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EASEMENT IS DESCRIBED.AS
F011OW: BEGINNING AT THE ABOVE REFERENCED A€POINT A A€5; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02
MINUTES 38 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 900FEET AND SAID LINE THERE TERMINATING.
PIN 16.029.21.43.0006
Owner ANIMAL INN PET RESORT&SPA INC
PT W1/2-SE1/4 DESC AS FOLL: COM AT SW COR SD W1/2-SE1/4 THN N00DEG05'47"E BRG ORIENTED TO
WACO COORD SYS NAD83 ALG W LN SD W1/2-SE1/4 DIST 1827.87FT TO INTER WITH SLY R/W LN ST HWY
5 SD SLY R/W LN DIST 10OFT SLY OF MON E BOUND LN SD ST HWY 5 THN SOODEG05'47"W ALG SD W LN
DIST 175FT THN N89DEG44'17"E DIST 51OFT THN N00DEG05'47"E PARL WITH SD W LN OF W1/2-SE1/4
DIST 174FT TO INTER WITH SD SLY R/W LN ST HWY 5 THN N89DEG51'00"E ALG SD SLY R/W LN DIST
143.21FT TO INTER WITH E LN OF W 653.2FT SD W1/2-5E1/4 THN SOODEG05'47"W ALG SD E LN DIST
384.43FT THN N89DEG46'16"E DIST 68.61FT TO POB OF PRCL TO BE DESC THN S87DEG25'48"E DIST
599.61FT TO PT ON E LN SD W1/2-SE1/4 WHICH IS DIST 1223.88FT S OF NE COR SD W1/2-SE1/4 AS MEAS
ALG SD E LN THN SOODEG06'43"W DIST 291.19FT TO INTER WITH NLY R/W LN CNW RR THN
S87DEGOO'59"W ALG SD NLY R/W LN DIST 607.29FT TO INTER WITH LN THAT BEARS S01DEG1815411W
FROM POB THN N01DEG18'54"E DIST 349.78FT TO POB SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 029 RANGE 021
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Site History and Existing Conditions:
• The history of this multi parcel site begins in 1969 when an East Oakdale Township Special Use
Permit for a kennel was issued. Throughout the years the site has extended and expanded into
several separate tax parcels under different ownerships.The metes and bounds property division
(not platting)of this area pre-dates current City platting and zoning regulations. The property has
been used to provide pet care services for the take Elmo and surrounding communities for the past
50 years.
■ In 1986, Don &Joan Tauer purchased the main building ("Main Building") and the existing pet
care business identified as Site#1 on the CUP Issued by the City of Lake Elmo on June 6th, 2000.
In 2000, the owners purchased and renovated the adjoining warehouse building; it is currently
called the "Suites Building"and is identified as Site#2 on the CUP.
■ In 2016, they purchased another nearby building that was being used as a Veterinary Hospital.
This building Is currently not being used and part of this CUP revision application so pet care
services can be provided from it.
■ Don Tauer has since passed away and daughter Dawn Larson is currently the co-owner with Joan
who is ready to retire and Dawn is looking at different business opportunities so the business and
property are under contract to be sold.
We have Included a numbered map of all parcels to avoid confusion with documentation.
1. We are requesting for all 5 parcels to be combined into one(1)parcel wholly owned by Animal
Inn Pet Resort & Spa, Inc; this would result in less non-conforming use than the existing
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Currently,there are 3 CUPS:
+ CUP for the "The Animal Inn"for 2 sites.:
o Parcels 1 & 3 with Site 1 to be used as boarding for 117 dogs and a storage
building
o Site 2 for Inside boarding of 33 dogs
• CUP for a veterinary hospital
+ CUP for the pet cemetery under the wrong owner of record
2. We are requesting a revision to have 1 CUP for Pet Care Services with all buildings having the
same use.
This would change the current use:,
• Parcel 1 has a storage building that we would like to use for pet care services(indoor play area or
training space for dogs In our care during Inclement weather). Currently,this building is not part
of the CUP.
• Parcel 2 has an old defunct veterinary hospital on it with a CUP allowing veterinary services. We
are not licensed to provide veterinary services and would like to utilize the building for pet care
services; we often turn away customers during the high season and this would enable us to
expand our space for boarding,training or grooming so we can accommodate more community
members who seek out our services.
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+ We are also asking.to have the Pet Cemetery (mentioned on Resolution R88-9 and on Parcel 4;
pin 16.029.21.43.0006) reflect correct ownership and also be included on the one CUP for Animal
Inn Pet Resort & Spa Inc. The current, separate, CUP is tied to pin 16.029,21.42.0003, which Is
incorrect.
Far the future,we would like to have the right to add buildings or fenced-in yards with the same consistent
use- pet care services. If the parcels were combined, it would allow for better land use planning as we
would not be hindered by property lines. The community sees the entire area as one pet care complex
regardless of the individual property lines and how the buildings,parking lot,etc.are laid out,the property
lines are not noticeable so the change from 5 to 1 parcel will have no visual Impact. Additionally,the use
will stay consistent;the business that has,and currently Is,in operation on the parcels has always provided
pet care services. As pet care has grown and modernized, consumers are requesting more services that
did not exist in 1969 (when the very first kennel CUP was issued) or even in 2000 when the current CUP
was Issued by City of lake Elmo. Historically, kennels provided only 'boarding' services and now pet
owners are more specialized requesting daycare,training, spa (grooming)services, etc. This CUP revision
would allow us to provide the services members of the community are requesting while being in
compliance with the requirements of the CUP. There would be no Impact on the neighborhood whether
it'd be from a visual or character perspective and would have no impact on noise level or traffic. We are
not asking for a higher number of dogs being serviced than what the current CUP dictates, but that we
can provide animal services in more buildings on the property and offer related auxiliary pet care services
consumers are requesting that are all still within the general 'animal/pet care services' use category.
The proposed revision will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, i
convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or City of Elmo. The property is already being used
for pet care services without any incidents and in compliance with the rules and laws of the state,county
and city.
The use or development conforms to the City of take Elmo Comprehensive Plan. The buildings on the 5
parcels we are requesting to be combined into one parcel are already part of the land use, were legally
built and permitted.
a The use Is compatible with the existing neighborhood as It Is a long established business and the
use (pet care services)will not change.
+ There will be no changes in the density of the residence, the existing apartment in the Main
Building on parcel 3 continues to be the only residential use.
+ There is no proposed financing to do this change.
+ There are no "plans or blue prints" at this time.
• We are not changing the way the land is used or the landscaping of the land.
+ This is not a housing development.
+ There are no covenants in addition to the CUPS.
+ Utilities do not need to be changed or added.
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Pet Care Services defined:
Boarding—Daily stay (less than a 24-hour period) and Long term —(defined as overnight, greater than
24 hour period).
Grooming—Grooming services which does not extend into veterinary services.
Pet Cemetery—Providing post mortem services for deceased pets.
Obedience Training-_Standard obedience training and socializing of dogs.
Added Services—This would include services such as playtimes,treats,walks or any other "add-on"
services that would add to the betterment of a dog/cat stay.
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