CC RES 08-033 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO KEEP BANTAM SILKIE CHICKENS AS PETS IN AND R-1 ZONING DISTRICT

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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY • STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 08-033 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO KEEP BANTAM SILKIE CHICKENS AS PETS IN AN R-1 ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Staff received a request for information from Ms. Sang Tran about whether or not the City allows chickens in the residential zoning district; and WHEREAS, The City of St. Anthony Code of Ordinances, Section 1210.02 specifies that livestock, including chickens, require approval from the City Council; and WHEREAS, Ms. Tran has submitted a written request for approval from the City Council, as outlined in Subsection 1210.02, to approve her request to keep three female Silkie chicks as pets; and WHEREAS, Ms. Tran has provided additional information about the Silkie chicken as a specialty breed unique among chickens, which is kept as a pet because of its appearance, size and quiet temperament and is not generally considered for consumption in the United States; and WHEREAS, Ms. Tran also stated that she has spoken with her neighbors and advised Staff that they are not opposed to her family keeping Silkie chickens as pets; and WHEREAS, Ms. Tran described the enclosure that will house the Silkie chickens and that it will be kept in the fenced back yard; and WHEREAS, Staff contacted Hennepin County Environmental Health regarding any concerns that they have with this request and they had none, that this matter was within the City's jurisdiction; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of St. Anthony has completed its consideration of the request for approval to keep as pets no more than three (3) female Bantam Silkie chickens in an R-1 Zoning District and do hereby approve this request from Ms. Sang Tran, dated April 21, 2008. Adopted this 13th day of May, 2008. Mayor r- ATTEST: • 7city Clerk Reviewed for administratio City Manager