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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-2004 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting August 18, 2004 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m., August 18, 2004. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Miller, Stevenson, Scotch, Hegland, Song Members Absent: Zwirn (excused). Also Present: Community Development Director Ericson and Planner Prososki ________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Planning Case CU2004-004 2 Applicant: Wayne Seehafer Location: 8009 Red Oak Drive Review Planning Commission Bylaws 3 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Approve Minutes a. July 21, 2004 MOTION/SECOND: Miller/Song. To Approve the Planning Commission Minutes for July 21, 2004 as Presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission August 18, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Case CU2004-004, Wayne Seehafer CUP for Dog Kennel 8009 Red Oak Drive Planner Prososki explained that this request is for a residential dog kennel at 8009 Red Oak Drive and it would allow between 3 and 4 adult dogs on the property. She then indicated that the property owner would be required to obtain an annual kennel license from the City and noted that as part of the requirements he had to obtain signatures from 50% of the property owners within 500 feet of the applicant’s property and he has done that. Planner Prososki indicated that Staff had contacted the Police Department and there have been no complaints at the applicant’s property during the time that he has lived there. Planner Prososki indicated that this request is not inconsistent with the City’s criteria and, based on past record, it does not appear that it would adversely affect the neighbors. She then explained that Staff received one call from a neighbor to ask if Olde English Bulldogs are the same as a Pit Bull but, upon conducting research, determined that they are two separate breeds of dog. Wayne Seehafer addressed the Commission and explained that he is looking to start a small breeding program as a hobby and plans on having one or two litters per year. He then said that he has always had a couple of dogs and there have been no issues with the neighbors. Commissioner Miller asked how many pups would be in a litter. Mr. Seehafer indicated that the average is approximately six (6) puppies per litter. Commissioner Scotch asked if the dogs are kept inside most of the time. Mr. Seehafer indicated that the dogs go outside when he goes to work. Commissioner Hegland asked when the pups would be sold. Mr. Seehafer indicated the puppies would be sold at approximately eight weeks of age. Chair Stevenson asked how big the adult dogs are. Mr. Seehafer estimated that males weigh around 70 pounds. Commissioner Scotch asked how many dogs would be on site at one time. Mounds View Planning Commission August 18, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Planner Prososki explained that the City’s Code allows, with a CUP, up to 3 or 4 adult dogs that are 6 months of age or older, so dogs under 6 months are not counted. Commissioner Scotch thanked the applicant for the way the information was presented. MOTION/SECOND: Miller/Scotch. To Approve Resolution 769-04, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Residential Dog Kennel at 8009 Red Oak Drive. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Review Planning Commission Bylaws Community Development Director Ericson indicated that following the discussion at the last meeting Staff was asked to provide the Bylaws for review and consideration as to whether language concerning public comment should be inserted. He then asked the Commission to discuss the language proposed by Staff and noted that it had been reviewed by the City Attorney. Director Ericson read the proposed change to the bylaws concerning public statements. Chair Stevenson commented that he wondered if there would be a way to get by without making this amendment. He then said that it may be better to add some language under the duties of officers and the chairperson to give further authority for control of the meeting. Commissioner Hegland said he feels that the first sentence is all that really needs to be said but the rest makes it clearer. He then said that he feels that any comments are at the discretion of the Planning Commission Chair and it may be better to put something under the duties of the Chair. Commissioner Scotch indicated she liked the language as presented. Commissioner Hegland indicated he would like a statement added about the Chair’s authority to control the comments. Director Ericson suggested adding language to both sections. Chair Stevenson said he does not think it is necessary to add all of the proposed language. He then said it is his duty to control the meeting and it may be sufficient to add a statement under duties to further clarify. Commissioner Hegland suggested adding language that the Chair has the authority to redirect comments to the appropriate venue for those comments. Mounds View Planning Commission August 18, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Director Ericson indicated that the language proposed would do that for those appointed to the Planning Commission. He then suggested removing the last lines concerning speaking as a group before Council. Chair Stevenson agreed but asked that public statements apply to all and not just Commissioners. The Commission agreed to amend the authority of the chair to allow him/her to regulate public comments made by either Commissioners or members of the public. Director Ericson noted that the Agenda has already been amended to include that comments are to be concerning planning and zoning issues. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Next Planning Commission Meeting: September 1, 2004 ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Adjournment to Agenda Session There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. (The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session) Respectfully submitted, Jim Ericson Community Development Director Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.