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Mounds View Planning Commission April 21, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 6 that they moved into the house during the winter when the smell was not an issue but it is now an issue. Mr. MacRannolds stated they are working to resolve that problem and clean up the yard. Ms. Larson stated she did express her concern about the smell to the applicant several days ago and agrees they are making an effort to clean up the yard. Gerald Sullivan, 2832 Bronson Drive, asked how many dogs there currently are. Mr. MacRannolds restated they have three large dogs and one small dog. Mr. Sullivan stated the applicant already has the dogs and is now tying to retroactively get the permit. He suggested this may be why some signed the petition, to prevent the applicant from being fined. Patricia Johnson, 7474 Groveland Road, stated the dogs do occasionally get out and the Rottweiler has followed her while she walking and continued to follow her until David MacRannolds called the dog back. She stated this occurred last summer and she does not think 41) the dogs are very friendly. there are four dogs Bettington, 7560 Groveland Road, stated now and due to the smell it is hard for him to work in his back yard. Also, he advised the dogs are quite noisy and this is not a new problem but has been on-going. Mr. Bettington stated that since this situation has existed for a while, he does not think the situation will change so he supports denial John Winiecki, 7575 Groveland Road, stated he also supports denial due to a concern about safety for his grandchildren and desire to ride bicycle and walk in the neighborhood. He advised that one dog is a Great Dane and another is a Rottweiler. Mr. Winiecki stated he was leaning against the fence and one of the dogs growled at him. He advised the current fence is a short fence for dogs of this size. Mr. MacRannolds stated he did indicate three large dogs and one small dog and the vet clinic would be able to verify the wellness and mental soundness of his dogs. He stated that any dog will bark at someone walking by or teasing them. Mr. MacRannolds stated the fence is constructed to Code for dogs. Mary Bettington, 7560 Groveland Road, stated she would like to speak to the height of the fence since it is not as high as would keep a Great Dane or German Shepard in the yard. She noted that leaves and snow pile up alongside the fence which allow them to easily get over the fence. She stated she cannot enjoy her own back yard swing or walk in her back yard without 4110 the dogs barking at her. Ms. Bettington stated she doubts most people could get the dogs to stop should they get out.