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MEMORANDUM To: St. Anthony Village City Council From: Breanne Rothstein, AICP, City Planner Date: April 6, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting for May 8, 2018 WSB Project No. 011104‐000 Request: Request to keep six (6) female chickens in an R‐1 Zoning District at 3419 Harding St. NE RECOMMENDATION Staff received a request from the Applicants on March 31st to keep chickens on their property. They provided a site plan showing the location and dimensions of the proposed enclosure on the property, as well as a written narrative to the City Council. The Applicants provided a written request and a diagram showing the location of the chicken coop in relation to their property. In these materials, the Applicants state that the coop will abut the garage on the east side, near to the rear property line. 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.” REQUESTED ACTION Staff has reviewed the request, and recommends approval of the request. 1. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the request to keep 6 female chickens on the property located at 3419 Harding St NE. 2. Motion to deny the request for chickens at 3419 Harding St NE, and direct staff to prepare a resolution declaring terms of the same. 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. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Request Letter and Enclosure Diagram Exhibit B: Resolution of Approval 27