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Mounds View Planning Commission July 18, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Planning Associate Atkinson explained the variance is for a setback of 12 feet instead of 15 feet. He mentioned this is a correction that should be made to the Staff Report. He pointed out that the proposed building is a little bigger than what is on the site plan. Because the lot shape is a triangle, a variance of 25 feet is being sought for the front yard. There are 7 criteria needed for a variance, which are listed in the Staff Report. In Staff’s opinion, the shape of the lot and size of the lot would be grounds to consider a variance. Planner Atkinson explained a resolution is included in the Staff Report. If this is approved by the Planning Commission, the item would not go to the City Council. This is a final step. The second issue is a Conditional Use Permit. This type of business is allowed in this zoning district as a conditional use. This parcel has been approved as B-2 zoning, but it has not yet taken effect. This item will come before the Planning Commission again for final site plans and the access points can be discussed then. Planning Associate Atkinson stated that currently, animal boarding is not allowed in the city. This request is to allow boarding in B-2 districts as a conditional use only. This is not specific to the Mounds View Animal Hospital; it would be applicable to all B-2 zoning districts. Planning Associate Atkinson pointed out that there is no B-2 zoning off Highway 10; it is all along Highway 10. Planning Associate Atkinson presented the proposed resolution to approve the text amendment. Under Subdivision 4, letter b will be eliminated, which states that a business cannot board except in association with hospitalization or surgery. The Planning Commission may recommend more stipulations be added to the ordinance. Commissioner Miller pointed out the Conditional Use Permit states there shall be no boarding. She questioned if the Planning Commission passes this resolution, would the Conditional Use Permit have to be rewritten. Planning Associate Atkinson suggested that use be eliminated from the text. Chair Stevenson questioned whether the proper steps for code amendments are being followed. Director Ericson explained that making a recommendation to the Council on a Conditional Use Permit and code revision is simply a recommendation. One of the conditions of this Conditional Use Permit is that it would not be effective until after Ordinance 685 was adopted by the Council. Director Ericson stated he felt the timing and procedure was being following. This would require 2 readings. Commissioner Hegland asked if the Commission has looked at any other animal boarding facility ordinances. He noted there is nothing in the report regarding size of animals nor the size of the area provided for each animal. Planning Associate Atkinson replied that the Staff hadn’t conducted research on these issues. This would be issues that the City would research and then a public hearing would be held to discuss this.