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Mounds View City Council April 25, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 9 • options and what is available to them as recourse. She stated that now they know that the Council has heard their concerns. Council Member Thomas assured the residents that Council is listening to them. She explained that by approving this household they would be dealing with a higher threshold and would have some authority to enforce the permit requirements. She stated that the criteria would be outlined in the approved resolution. Council Member Flaherty agreed with Council member Thomas and clarified that neither party is asking that the government step in to resolve. He noted that they are asking for the additiona160- days in order to allow the dogs to acclimate and prove that the dogs would be fine in their new environment. Mr. Klosman stated that delays are foolish, as permits can be pulled any time. He stated that the outlined standards would hold them to a higher standard. He stated that if there are any problems they would surface quickly, as will the solutions. He suggested going for the higher standard, put some teeth to the criteria and resolve it tonight. City Attorney Riggs explained that the City Council and the Residents do have options under Chapter 601 and Chapter 701 of the City Code. He confirmed that it is true that a conditional use permit would hold the property owner to a higher standard. He stated that they could also insert additional details that are law abiding. He stated that the resolution does specifically speak to the • conditions that would have to be satisfied. MOTION/SECOND. Gunn/Thomas. To Approve Resolution number 6507 with amendments stating that any usage of the properly, as it relates to dogs, will abide by all local, county and state laws. Ayes-4 Nays-0 Motion carried. B. 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Garage at 7965 Fairchild Avenue Ms. Prososki stated that Rebecca and Brian are requesting a conditional use permit for an oversized garage at 7965 Fairchild Avenue. She reviewed the setback requirements with Council noting that they must be five feet from the property line and twelve feet from the rear. She stated that the conditional use permit satisfies all code requirements. She stated that initially the neighbors were concerned that the garage would be used as a place of business noting that the intent is for additional storage. She stated that the Planning Commission has held the public hearing and taken testimony from the residents and is recommending approval of the request. Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 9:42 p.m. • Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 9:43 p.m.