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Mounds View City Council April 25, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 9 options and what is available to them as recourse. She stated that now they know that the 1 Council has heard their concerns. 2 3 Council Member Thomas assured the residents that Council is listening to them. She explained 4 that by approving this household they would be dealing with a higher threshold and would have 5 some authority to enforce the permit requirements. She stated that the criteria would be outlined 6 in the approved resolution. 7 8 Council Member Flaherty agreed with Council member Thomas and clarified that neither party is 9 asking that the government step in to resolve. She noted that they are asking for the additional 10 60-days in order to allow the dogs to acclimate and prove that the dogs would be fine in their 11 new environment. 12 13 Mr. Stoltz stated that delays are foolish, as permits can be pulled any time. He stated that the 14 outlined standards would hold them to a higher standard. He stated that if there are any problems 15 they would surface quickly, as will the solutions. He suggested going for the higher standard, put 16 some teeth to the criteria and resolve it tonight. 17 18 City Attorney Riggs explained that the City Council and the Residents do have options under 19 Chapter 601 and Chapter 701 of the City Code. He confirmed that it is true that a conditional use 20 permit would hold the property owner to a higher standard. He stated that they could also insert 21 additional details that are law abiding. He stated that the resolution does specifically speak to the 22 conditions that would have to be satisfied. 23 24 MOTION/SECOND. Gunn/Thomas. To Approve Resolution number 6507 with amendments 25 stating that any usage of the property, as it relates to dogs, will abide by all local, county and state 26 laws. 27 28 Ayes-4 Nays-0 Motion carried. 29 30 B. 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for an 31 Oversized Garage at 7965 Fairchild Avenue 32 33 Ms. Prososki stated that Rebecca and Brian are requesting a conditional use permit for an 34 oversized garage at 7965 Fairchild Avenue. She reviewed the setback requirements with Council 35 noting that they must be five feet from the property line and twelve feet from the rear. She stated 36 that the conditional use permit satisfies all code requirements. She stated that initially the 37 neighbors were concerned that the garage would be used as a place of business noting that the 38 intent is for additional storage. She stated that the Planning Commission has held the public 39 hearing and taken testimony from the residents and is recommending approval of the request. 40 41 Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 9:42 p.m. 42 43 Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 9:43 p.m. 44 45