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Mounds View City Council August 13, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 12 Municipal Code to Allow the Commercial Boarding of Animals within the B- 2, Limited Business District. Mayor Sonterre opened the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. Planning Associate Atkinson stated this ordinance will amend the municipal code. The Mounds View Animal Hospital is requesting to board animals, as previously mentioned. This ordinance would allow boarding in B-2 zones, and only in B-2 zones. This ordinance would not apply just for this animal hospital, but for any animal hospital in a B-2 zone. He continued that this is a conditional use permit and any animal hospital wanting to board animals would need to come before the Council to board animals. The Council could then discuss any adverse effects. It is proposed that in the City Code, Chapter 1113.04, Subd. 4, Point b. would be removed. When the Planning Commission reviewed this, they suggested adding conditions and those conditions are listed in the Staff Report. Also, he suggested changing the definition of "Animal Boarding Facility" to be included in the City Code. Council Member Thomas asked if there was an animal population limit to an boarding facility in the state statute, or whether it is something the Council should be considering. Planning Associate Atkinson said it is not in the state statute. The Mounds View Animal Hospital is proposing 16 runs for animals. He further explained the Council could define "noise'' • and that could be a provision the Council could consider if a another business seeks a conditional use permit. Council Member Thomas stated the thought a limit should be included in the Code. It would benefit future hospitals as well. She laid out the scenario that if a business sought to house 80 animals and the Council considered it a noise problem, the Council could not deny a conditional use permit if the business presented enough information that they would have that problem contained. Mayor Sonterre stated the Minnesota Pet and Containment Act does not specify how many animals are allowed. Planning Associate Atkinson commented he would like to research that issue. Dr. Bruce Schnabel, applicant, informed the Council that the state does not have a limit. Planning Associate Atkinson mentioned the state does specify a size limit of animals. Council Member Marty questioned where the outdoor runs would be since he didn't identify them on the plans. Dr. Schnabel explained where the outdoor runs would be and added that it would be a contained and monitored area. He also explained the heating and air conditioning system and stated the clinic would be separated into three zones. The zones would be the reception area, the exam