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Mounds View Planning Commission April 21, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 8 • Mr. Johnson stated that the smell is not a problem with his lot but the barking is a problem and there is no fence in the front yard. He stated that he does not think there should be four dogs in a residential neighborhood and noted that one dog has already chased his wife when she was out for a walk. Chair Peterson explained that these applications occur due to a complaint from a neighbor or the dog owner becomes aware of the need for a license. When the application is made, complaints are researched and, generally, the only problem that is usually found is one of barking. He noted that complaints of dogs running at-large and odor have not been common complaints but if found the recommendation is for denial with the Council making the final determination. Chair Peterson explained the Planning Commission will have to consider all of the input and make a recommendation to the Council. Mr. MacRannolds asked if the petition of signatures is also considered. Chair Peterson explained that since staff has not been able to verify the location of the signatures and number, it cannot be approved on that basis alone. He stated that prior to Council consideration, this petition could be verified by staff to see if this requirement is met. 111 Mr. Sullivan stated the petition cannot be given weight since it appears it was obtained by telling people that they would be fined if they didn't obtain "X" number of signatures. He stated that he believes the petition should not carry any weight. Mr. MacRannolds stated the fine may have been mentioned to a couple of people but the more recent signatures on the second page were not told of a fine. Commissioner Miller noted that some of the names on the petition have no house number, only a street name. Mr. Johnson stated that he is an immediate neighbor and didn't even see the petition. Chair Peterson noted that one address on the petition is outside of the distance criteria but some of the others are fairly close to the home, some immediately adjacent. He asked if there is a requirement on the language used on such a petition. Ericson stated that staff typically prepares the petition and provides it to the applicant to use during the signature gathering process. He stated that a petition was drafted for and given to this applicant but may have been misplaced. Ericson reviewed the typical language used and stated the petition presented tonight is not in the form drafted by City staff. Chair Peterson stated since it is not in the form of petition usually used by the City and not yet verified, he does not believe the petition can be considered tonight. •