CC PACKET 07122016-CANCELLED - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MEMORANDUM To: St. Anthony Village City Council From: Breanne Rothstein, AICP, City Planner Date: June 22, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting for July 12, 2016 WSB Project No. 02170-250 Request: Request to keep three (3) female chickens in an R-1 Zoning District at 2912 33rd Avenue NE RECOMMENDATION Staff received an inquiry from the Applicants requesting information about what they needed to do in order to be able to have chickens on their property. They were directed to provide a site plan showing the location and dimensions of the proposed enclosure on the property, as well as a written request to the City Council in the form of a letter. The Applicants have provided a written request and a diagram showing the location and dimensions of the chicken coop in relation to their property. In these materials, the Applicants state that the coop will have a 4-foot x 4-foot footprint with a 2-foot high chicken-wired enclosed area. The diagram shows that the coop will be located 5 feet from the Applicant’s rear property line and 2 feet lower than the cedar fence that encloses the property. Applicant states that the materials for the coop will be a natural wood and will blend well with the existing landscaping. Applicant also indicated in an email to staff that he has verbal approval from three of his backyard neighbors regarding the chicken enclosure. CITY CODE RELATED TO REQUEST Title IX General Regulations, Chapter 91 Animals, Section § 91.56 KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS states that “No person may keep swine, cattle, horses, goats, or more than 2 dogs or 3 dogs allowed under § 91.01 through 91.05 or fowl, within the city nearer than 500 feet to any human habitation or platted land, without approval of the City Council. The City Council may, before approving or denying any request for approval, request a report from the Health Officer concerning the effect on public health.” RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Recommend Approval of the Request. In the event of a recommendation for approval, the City Council may modify the resolution for approval to include any conditions that it deems necessary. 2. Recommend Denial of the Conditional Use Permit. In the event the City Council chooses denial of the request, it should clearly state its reasons for the denial recommendation and direct staff to prepare a resolution. 15