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Mounds View Planning Commission April 21, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 5 <br /> her property. Ericson clarified that the applicant has indicated that she called the police <br /> department to remove the dog. <br /> Ericson explained that because of the 120 day deadline--May 8, 1999--the Planning Commission <br /> needs to act on this request so that the City Council can take final action on April 26, 1999, the <br /> last regular meeting before the deadline. He explained that the effect of not acting on the <br /> application is to have the application automatically approved. <br /> Ericson stated that in consideration of the incidents involving dogs at this address and negative <br /> comments from the neighborhood, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission approve <br /> Resolution 577-99, a resolution recommending denial of a CUP for a dog kennel for Andrea <br /> MacRannolds, located at 2841 Bronson Drive. He advised that the applicant was unable to attend <br /> the meeting but her son is in attendance tonight to answer questions of the Planning Commission. <br /> Also, several residents are present who may wish to address this application. <br /> David MacRannolds, the applicant's son, stated his opinion that it should not matter what type <br /> of dog was involved in the attack and staffs report should not have indicated it involved a <br /> Rottweiler. He stated they have lived at this location for ten years and everyone who has a dog <br /> knows that things happen. He explained that a bad dog from a bad breeder happens but that is <br /> • only one incident in ten years. Mr. MacRannolds stated that a lot of people believe his mother is <br /> asking for a dog kennel to be built on the property but they are indoor dogs and a kennel will not <br /> be built. He stated they currently have three large dogs and one dog that is smaller than a cat. <br /> Chair Peterson opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. <br /> Phil Johnson, 7474 Groveland Road, stated that he is confused about the petition and whether <br /> 50 percent actually signed their approval of this request. Ericson explained staff just receive the <br /> petition before the meeting tonight so they have been unable to verify the number and accuracy of <br /> the signatures. <br /> Mr. Johnson stated a number of neighborhood residents are present tonight and none were aware <br /> there was a petition. He stated if they had been aware, none would have signed it. Chair <br /> Peterson explained the procedure for this type of petition. <br /> Mr. MacRannolds stated there are 30 to 31 signatures on the petition and 29 signatures were <br /> required to obtain 50 percent. <br /> Mr. Johnson stated he would think the immediate neighbors who live adjacent to the property <br /> should have been asked about the petition. <br /> Constance Larson, 2833 Bronson Drive, said she signed the petition with understanding that the <br /> • applicant would be fined $100 per dog if they didn't sign the petition. She stated they do not <br /> mind the dogs but do object to the smell since the yard is not cleaned up. Ms. Larson explained <br />