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MEMORANDUM To: St. Anthony Village City Council Mark Casey, City Manager From: Breanne Rothstein, AICP, City Planner Date: May 1, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting for May 9, 2017 WSB Project No. 02170 -390 Request: Request to keep four (4) chickens in an R -1 Zoning District at 2805 291h Avenue NE RECOMMENDATION Staff received an inquiry from the Applicants on April 10th 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 provided a written request and a diagram on April 13thshowing 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 6 -foot footprint and the plans indicate the coop will be 4 feet tall in height. The coop contains a 3 by 4 -foot by 4 -foot tall section that will be enclosed with chicken wire. The remainder of the coop will be constructed with wood. The diagram shows that the coop will be located in the rear property yard and will be visually screened from the neighboring property by bushes and vegetation. Applicant states that the materials for the coop will be constructed with non -toxic materials and will be a natural wood color that blends well with the existing landscaping. 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 Staff has reviewed the request, and recommends approval of the request to allow the request, as proposed, based on the provisions in city code. 1. Motion to adopt resolution approving the request. The City Council may refer to the resolution for approval to include any conditions that it deems necessary. I