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MOUNVWEW- itv City of Mounds View Staff R Item No: 08B Meeting Date: June 14, 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: Consideration of Resolution 9429, to Consider a Chicken/Duck-Keeping License Request from Melinda Christensen, 2085 Terrace Drive Introduction: The Mounds View City Council passed Ordinance 903, which amended Chapter 701 of the Code, to provide for limited and controlled raising and keeping of chickens and/or ducks on properties zoned R-1, Single Family. Residents are limited to no more than eight chickens or ducks restricted to only backyard areas. This Ordinance became effective on August 3, 2015. Melinda Christensen has submitted an application to raise chickens on her property. Discussion: The applicant, Melinda Christensen, has submitted an application to raise eight chickens on her property located at 2085 Terrace Drive. The City requires that backyard areas within which the chickens roam must be fenced. A site inspection conducted on May 18, 2021, indicated that a fence exists enclosing the rear yard. The site plan submitted shows that the coop will have the required minimum 20' setbacks from all property lines. It appears Ms. Christensen meets all requirements under Ordinance 903. In accordance with Ordinance 903, initial applications shall be considered by the City Council after holding a public hearing. Approval of renewal applications are done administratively unless the City has received substantial complaints or related violations have been documented during the previous year. Staff has published a public hearing notice in the May 25, 2021, edition of the Shoreview Press, the City's official newspaper. In addition, as required, notices to residents within 350 feet of the subject property were mailed on May 26, 2021. Ms. Christensen has indicated that she will be present at the Zoom City Council Meeting/Public Hearing. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Our ordinance and this application are consistent with the Vision Statement, "...welcoming a desirable destination to all ages and cultures... and a place where residents can live, work and play." Financial Impact: None Recommendation: Staff recommends opening this public hearing for public comment and approval of Resolution 9429 approving a chicken/duck-keeping license for Melinda Christensen This is an annual license, and if approved, will expire on December 31, 2021. Respectfully submitted, Nyle Zikmund i i,u _viuuuua view Vision A Thriving Desirable Community