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Mounds View <br />Planning Commission August 1, 2001 <br />Regular Meeting Page 7 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />5. Planning Case No. CU01-002 <br /> <br />Planning Associate Atkinson explained that Dr. Bruce Schnabel and Dr. Kevin Barcus of the <br />Mounds View Animal Hospital have indicated their desire to board animals at their proposed <br />new facility. The City Code, however, currently does not allow the boarding of animals except <br />when associated with surgery, illness, or injury. Therefore, an amendment to the Code is <br />necessary to allow this service. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Atkinson explained that the City Code treats amendments in a similar fashion <br />to conditional use permits. As with conditional use permits, the Planning Commission must <br />consider possible adverse affects of the amendment. He advised that the findings of the Planning <br />Commission shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: relationship with the <br />Comprehensive Plan; geographical area involved; whether such use will tend to or actually <br />depreciate the area in which it is proposed; character of the surrounding area; and, demonstrated <br />need for such a use <br /> <br />Planning Associate Atkinson noted the specific text amendment would only apply to B-2 zoning <br />districts. With many B-2 districts in the City, the adverse affects relating to the geographical area <br />and surrounding area as listed above is difficult to measure generally. It can be said, however, <br />that all B-2 zoning districts are located along County Highway 10. Therefore, when considering <br />adverse affects to an area, the Planning Commission must look at what negative affects would be <br />created if an animal boarding facility were present along County Highway 10. Also, since the <br />amendment is proposed as a conditional use, any proposed animal boarding facility must be <br />approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, at which time further conditions may <br />be placed on the approval if the specific location warrants them. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Atkinson reviewed Chapter 1113.04 Subdivision 4 of the City Code which <br />allows veterinary and animal clinics as a conditional use in B-2 zoning districts but prohibits <br />animal boarding except for when associated with surgery, illness, or injury. He advised of the <br />existing conditions of approval for these facilities and explained that this section can be amended <br />to allow animal boarding if the Planning Commission feels animal boarding is an appropriate use <br />in B-2 zoning districts. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Atkinson stated it was discussed at the July 18 Planning Commission <br />meeting that it may also be appropriate to include additional requirements for animal boarding <br />facilities. Staff has reviewed State Statutes and ordinances of other cities in the Twin Cities area <br />to determine what may be appropriate for the City of Mounds View. Surprisingly, very few <br />specific requirements were found, other than provisions regarding the proper care of animals. <br />Based on the information found, Staff recommends modifications and additions to Ordinance <br />685.