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Mounds View Planning Commission July 18, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Chair Stevenson mentioned the Minnesota Statute would most likely stipulate the square footage needed per pen. Commissioner Hegland offered his view that if the ordinance is going to be changed it should be done with the research conducted. The applicant, Dr. Barcus, stated he has not heard of an ordinance that specifies the size of containment facility. He understood that to be something in the state or federal statutes. The plans for the building are to have runs that are 5 feet long by 3 feet wide with some up to 4 feet. The rest would be standard boarding or hospitalizing type cages. He explained that when he obtained the permit originally, there was never any discussion as to size of runs or cages. He suggested there was no difference in what his business does now or any other boarding facility. Dr. Barcus added that the plans for the new building call for 16 runs in the boarding kennel that are separate from the hospital area. The hospital area has 4 runs. From a size perspective, it is basically 16 runs. In his current facility, the runs are 3 feet by 4 feet. Chair Stevenson suggested a phrase be added to the ordinance that the applicant will comply with all state statutes. Commissioner Scotch asked if Dr. Barcus is using roughly a third of their space for boarding. Dr. Barcus clarified it will be less than 10%. The actual boarding facility is 14 feet by 34.5 feet. This would be room to potentially have 16 dogs overnight. Dr. Barcus explained that he is considering using 15 square feet per dog for the runs. Some runs are smaller such as 24 or 28 inches. He felt the number didn’t need to be in the ordinance but the size should be appropriate for the overall building. Commissioner Zwirn inquired whether the runs that are proposed is the maximum number they would have. Dr. Barcus responded there is no more available space. They would have to expand the facility to add more, and he didn’t anticipate that. Commissioner Hegland questioned if the spaces are purchased modules or constructed. Dr. Barcus explained the spaces could be made either way. He plans to use a block wall with stainless steel gates much like the Humane Society. Chair Stevenson asked if the proper public hearings have been given. Planning Associate Atkinson stated notices were sent for both the Conditional Use Permit and the variance. The text amendment request was not. He suggested this item be held to the next meeting in order to conduct research. Changes will be made to Resolution No. 665-01 as detailed by Planning Associate Atkinson, to specifically reference “five feet” rather than “reduced front yard setback.”