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M0U--N-DitSVV!rW City of Mounds View Staff Report Item No: 08A Meeting Date: May 10, 2021 Type of Business: Council Business City Administrator Review: To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing: Resolution 9424 to Consider a Honeybee - keeping License for Stephen Kreitz, Jr., 7801 Long Lake Road Introduction: Ordinance 908, which amended Chapter 701 of the City Code, allows for the keeping of beehives on properties zoned R-1, Single Family Residential. This Ordinance became effective on October 25, 2015. Applicant Stephen Kreitz, Jr., 7801 Long Lake Roade, has submitted an application to keep and raise honeybees on his property. Discussion: Mr. Kreitz will have one hive on his property; the maximum allowed by Code is four hives. Mr. Kreitz has informed Staff that in 2014 he took a beginner honeybee - keeping class at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. In 2015 and in 2018 he took a course at the University of MN (see attached). A site plan has been provided showing that the hive will be located in the rear yard and that there is adequate setbacks from all property lines. In accordance with Ordinance 908, applications are considered by the City Council after holding a public hearing. Licenses are valid indefinitely as long as the hives operate continuously. Licenses can be revoked or denied by the City Council based on negligence or nuisance. In such event, the property owner would be provided with an opportunity to be heard by the City Council. Staff published a public hearing notice in the City's official newspaper, the Shoreview Press, on April 27, 2021. Public hearing notices were also mailed to residents within 350 feet of 7801 Long Lake Road. Mr. Kreitz has indicated he will be present at the Zoom City Council Meeting/public hearing. Kreitz Staff Report May 10, 2021 The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community