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luiv; ONLY - * IN TER MEMO OF F ICE To: Mayor and City Council From: Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director Subject: Results of Research; Requests for Information Date: August 7, 1997 Attached you will find three memos regarding issues which have been discussed by City Council, in response to citizen comments at recent City Council meetings. These memos provide information on the following: • Dog and cat kennels This survey provides information on how dogs and cats are regulated in 11 neighboring cities. We will be preparing an ordinance based on a proposal discussed with the Planning Commission on July 16. The timeline is unknown at this time because of staff changes. • We hope it will be ready for Planning Commission discussion in Fall, 1997. • Orsat tests We will continue to require Orsat tests because they are required by the Uniform Mechnical Code. The value of the test has declined because newer furnaces allow very few adjustments. It is not necessary to get on the roof to do an Orsat test. The cost of the equipment varies from $200-300 up to $3000. We have established a new policy on how to deal with homeowner complaints about how the test was done. If they are convinced the test was not done properly, we will require the contractor to retest the furnace and we will be present during the test. Other cities vary in the diligence with which they pursue this requirement. (Please see the more detailed information in the attached memo.) • Landscaping at Spots Quick Lube We have learned that the spruce trees on the property are three feet rather than the required five feet due to an error by the property owner. He measured from the bottom of the root ball, instead of from the top when buying the trees at the nursery. The Planning Commission and staff are recommending that the trees be left as is, and be allowed to grow into their required height(and of course beyond that height). It is estimated that it will take two years. Meanwhile staff will write a letter to the property owner requiring mulching and watering to encourage healthy growth. •