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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NoW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 1991
MINUTES
The Regular BI-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning
Commission was called to o.de. by Chai.person Ron Ferris on February
26, 1991, 8:01 p,m" at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present:
Becky Pease, Bonnie Dehn, Bev Jovanovich,
Randa I I Peek
Steve Jonak, Marc McMullen
City Planner, David Carlberg; City Zoning
Administrator, d'Arcy Bosell; and others
Commissione.s absent:
Also present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Feb.ua.y 12, 1991: Page 2, Item 6, change to clarify, "",pe.
o.dinance definition, a variance would not be needed because the
setback would be within the .equirements of the "side Yard", and it
would also meet .ear ya.d setback .equi.ements,"
Page 3, VOTE ON MOTION:
"Commissione. Jovanovich
st.ict inte.pretation of
Clarify Commissioner Jovanovich's statement,
voted no because she didn't feel it met the
the ordi nance, "
MOTION by Jovanovich, Seconded by Dehn, to app.ove the Feb.ua.y 12,
1991, Minutes with those changes, Motion carried on a 4-Yes (Pease,
Dehn, Jovanovich, Peek), i-Abstain (Ferris), 2-Absent (Jonak,
McMullen) vote,
PUBLIC HEARING: SPECIAL USE PERMIT - GUN SHOP, 1714 BUNKER LAKE
BOULEVARD NW, ROBERT BENDTSEN
Chai.pe.son Ferris called the public hea.ing to o.de. at 8:03 p,m,
M., Ca.lbe.g .eviewed the Special Use Pe.mit by Robert Bendtsen to
operate a gun shop on Lot 3, Block 1, Pankonin AddItion, noting the
applicable o.dinances and c.iterIa to be examIned by the Commission in
making its dete.mination, It is an existing, vacated building, The
plans are to make no alte.ations, to use the building as is. The use
actually imp.oves the use of the building, The p.oposal comes unde.
.etaII t.ade and services, which is allowed by special use in this
dist.ict, The Staff recommends approval of the pe.mit,
Robert Bendtsen, 1716 Bunke. Lake Bouleva.d,
paved parkIng lot in front of the buIlding,
junkya.d by John Eme.y prio. to this.
explained there is a
The parcel was used as a
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes - February 26, 1991
Page 2
(Special Use Permit, Gun Shop, 1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard, Continued)
The Commission questioned whether other ordinances limit the sale of
guns or ammunition, Mr, Carlberg stated this is retail sales, There
is a federal permit process required. The permit remains with the use
of the property and is reviewed annually,
The hearing was then opened to public testimony,
Robert Bendtsen, 1716 Bunker Lake Boulevard, Andover - owns the
property and pointed out how much better the property looks than it
did before and the improvements he has made to it, There will be no
discharge of firearms on the property,
There being no further public testimony, Chairperson Ferris asked for
a motion to close the public hearing,
MOTION by Pease, Seconded by Jovanovich, to so move, Motion carried
on a 5-Yes, 2-Absent (Jonak, McMullen) vote.
MOTION by Pease, Seconded by Jovanovich, to recommend the Andover
Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval
of the Special Use Permit by Robert Bendtsen for a gun shop located
at 1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard,
The proposed use wil I not be detrimental to the health, safety, and
general welfare to the community, It won't cause any serious traffic
congestion or hazards, It won't depreciate the surrounding property,
It is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning
Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan.
A public hearing was held and there was no opposition received.
Add a sunset clause subject to an annual review by Staff,
Subject to any of the normal conditions of business in that district,
Subject to any building inspections as determined by Staff,
Subejct to any safety inspections by appropriate Staff as Staff
determines necessary.
FURTHER DISCUSSION: The Commission asked that the Building Department
make any necessary inspections of the building prior to the issuance
of the permit, Since it involves the storage of ammunition, the
Commission also asked that the Fire Department be informed and that
the Fire Marshal make any inspections deemed necessary and make their
recommendations to the Council,
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VOTE ON MOTION: Yes-Ferris, Pease, Dehn, Jovanovich, Peek: ABSENT-
Jonak, McMullen. Motion carried, The item is to go to the City
Council on March 19, 1991, Hearing closed at 8:21 p.m,
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Minutes - February 26, 1991
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PUBLIC HEARING: SPECIAL USE PERMIT. IN-HOME BEAUTY SALON, 2646 NW
133RD LANE, PATRICIA HAGEN
Chairperson Ferris called the public hearing to order at 8:21 p,m, Ms,
Bose]] reviewed the request of Patricia Hagen for a Special Use Permit
to operate an in-home beauty salon at 2646 NW 133rd Lane, Since the
public hearing notices were sent out, Staff has receIved two phone
cal]s regarding the parking, The concern was the number of cars
already on the lot being used by adult children. The DeputIes have
received no complaints regardIng parking on the property, The parking
available meets the requirements of the ordinance,
Ms, Bose]] also revIewed the applicable ordInances, criteria to be
considered, and options. The Staff is recommendIng approval of the
permit. Upon the sale of the property, the Special Use Permit would
terminate, She is also allowed to put up a six-square-foot sign
without a permit which primarily advertIses the property, and the
business name as secondary information on the sign, The building
modifications wiI] be approved by the Bui]ding Department, plus there
are certain requirements that must be met by the State prior to their
issuing a license,
Patricia Hagen, 2646 133rd Lane NW, explained the garage wI]] be
modified into the beauty salon.
ChaIrperson Ferris raised the questIon of the sIze of the shop
relative to the 20 percent requIrement In the ordinance, which means
the shop should not exceed approximately 193 square feet, The
proposal shown exceeds that amount,
Greg Oison, 2646 133rd Lane, stated the size of the shop could be
reduced, He said they wI]] stay wIthIn the 193-square-foot
requirement,
Chairperson Ferris also stated in vIewIng the property, there Is a
large parking area to the rear, which he felt is more than sufficient.
The only problem may be at the narrow portion by the garage, If
customers park In the rear and the narrow portIon is not blocked,
he didn't think there would be a problem, There Is also enough
turnaround space so cars can drive forward Into the street; however,
because it Is at a cui de sac, he dIdn't thInk traffIc would be a
problem,
Mr. Olson stated there is parking space for seven cars. Ms, Hagen
stated two of her children have moved out, and another one is leaving
the first of the month, So the only Inldlvldua]s wIth cars wi]] be
Mr. Olson and herself,
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There being no public testImony, ChaIrperson FerrIs asked for a motIon
to close the public hearing,
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes - February 26, 1991
Page 4
(Public Hearing: SpecIal Use PermIt, In-Home Beauty Salon, 2646 NW
133rd Lane, Continued)
MOTION by Pease, Seconded by JovanovIch, to so move, Motion carried
on a 5-Yes. 2-Absent (Jonak, McMullen) vote,
MOTION by Jovanovich, Seconded by Peek, recommend that the Andover
Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval
of the Special Use Permit request of Patricia A, Hagen to operate an
in-home beauty salon at 2646 NW 133rd Lane, with the following
conditions:
1, The operation be limIted to a one-chair salon/shop.
2. The salon/shop shall be owner occupied,
3, The parking requirements shall be as set out In Ordinance No, 8,
Section 8.08; shall be a bitumInous surface and shall not exceed
an area to accommodate three vehicles assocIated wIth this
requested use,
4, The operation must comply with the State Cosmetology Board and/or
the State Barber Board requirements, and a copy of that lIcense
shal I be provided to the City prIor to commencement of said
operation,
5, The hours of operatIon requested: Tuesday 9 a.m, to 5 p,m,
Wednesday 9 a.m, to 9 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m, to 9 p,m,
Friday 9 a,m, to 5 p,m,
Saturday 8 a,m. to 2 p,m,
The hours are subject to CIty CouncIl approval,
6, As set out in Ordinance 8, Section 5,03, upon sale of the
premises, the Special Use Permit shal I terminate,
7, The Special Use Permit shall be subject to annual review,
8, The request shall be subject to the Sunset Clause as set out in
Ordinance No.8, SectIon 5.03 (D),
The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or
genera] welfare to the communIty, It wll I not cause serious traffIc
congestions or hazards, It will not seriously depreciate surrounding
property values, It Is in harmony wIth the general purpose and
intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan,
A public hearing was held and there was no opposItIon,
Reference Ordinance No.8, SectIon 7,03 that it is permitted in all
residential districts upon issuance of a Special Use Permit; Ordinance
No, 8, Section 5,03 (B) (1), that all the criteria are achieved; and
Ordinance 8, Section 4,30, that the salon/shop not exceed 20 percent
of the liveable floor area of the structure,
VOTE ON MOTION:
Jonak, McMullen.
March 19, 1991,
YES-FerrIs, Pease, Dehn, JovanovIch, Peek; ABSENT-
Motion carrIed. Item wIll to go the Council on
Hearing closed at 8:43 p,m,
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Minutes - February 26, 1991
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VARIANCE: HORSES ON UNDERSIZED LOT, 840 146TH LANE NW. KAROLYN RUCKS
Mr, Carlberg explained the reason for the variance is not because of
an undersized lot but because of a shelter for keeping equines being
closer to the wel I than is allowed by City Ordinance, He reviewed the
background of the applicant at first being in violation of keeping
equines in the front yard on a parcel of three acres or less. She has
since met that requirement, The violation at this time concerns the
required 100-foot distance between a shelter for equines from a well.
The wel I is located 24 feet from the shelter, encroaching into the
required setback by 76 feet. The house was built in 1979, In 1984,
the 28x38' accessory structure was built without the lean-to, At a
future time a lean-to was added to the structure without a buiiding
permit. The Building Department will determine whether a permit was
needed. The procedure for after-the-fact permits is to pay twice the
cost of the building permit, Dave Almgren, City Building Official, did
not have a problem with the location of the lean-to to the well,
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Mr, Carlberg felt the biggest concern is the potential for well
contamination, The City Attorney has advised there is no liability on
the part of the City for granting the variance should the wel I become
contamined in the future as a result of that existing shelter if at
the time of the variance the wei i water is not contaminated, Ms.
Rucks had her well tested about 1 1/2 years ago, and it was not
contaminated, The Staff is recommending approval based on the fact
that it is existing and there has not been a problem with it, There
are only two horses, and the ordinance only ailows a maximum of three;
so there should not be a large manure-management problem, A
stipulation couid be added tO'require the water to be tested annually,
John Bills, Chairperson of the Equestrian Council, recalled the
October 2, 1990, discussion with the City Councii and Mr. Almgren
resulted in the code stating manure pits and feed lots were considered
hazardous when in close proximity to the wells, Regarding accessory
buildings or horse pastures, there would be no problem. That was the
final word when the ordinance was passed, and the Equestrian Council
had no problem with the request. Also, it would be a great hardship
to move the building because the ground severely slopes from it, All
runoff is away from the well to the back of the lot,
Karolyn Rucks, 2646 133rd Lane NW, stated the well is 138 feet deep
and is located between the barn and the attached garage, It is a
buried pump. No water lines run to the barn, nor is there an outdoor
faucet from the well. The area around the well is not pasture. She
said the well was tested 11/2 years ago by Culligan, and everything
was fine, Ms, Bosell noted the jurisdiction of wel I testing has been
taken over by the State,
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Minutes - February 26, 1991
Page 6
(Variance: Horses/Separation from Well, 840 146th Lane, Karolyn Rucks,
Continued)
Chairperson Ferris was bothered that an ordinance was passed
separating the equine shelter from a well by a minimum of 100 feet for
the public welfare and safety to be sure there won't be ground water
contamination, and this request varies 75 percent of that, He
couldn't justify that variance, plus It's not known whether or not
that well is contaminated right now. He didn't understand why public
safety would be put aside because the building exists.
Mr. Carlberg stated the operation Is existing and has been operational
for quite a period of time in this manner, and it hasn't been a
problem, The number of horses Is minimal and will not create a
manure-management problem or seepage Into the wel I and aquifer.
Commissioner Pease suggested the well water be tested prior to
issuance of the variance, with an annual review; and if It becomes
contaminated, the operation would cease.
Mr, Bills said when the ordinance was done, the separation was based
on all applications, not on the density of equines. Again, when the
Council approved the ordinance revision, the Intent was that existing
horse operations would be grandfathered in, He Interpreted the 100-
foot separation requirement as applicable to new buildings, Ms, Basel I
disagreed, stating Ordinance 8, Section 8,19 has always had that
separation requirement in It. She thought the Issue was the conversion
of a lawfully existing bUilding to an unlawful existing use,
Mr, Bills again noted the discussion was on how to deal with the
numerous violations, The Intent was not to ask everyone to come In
with a variance request but to grandfather them in, He also asked the
Commission to look at what Is a manure problem. There is a difference
between what they are seeing as a problem and the definition of the
State Health Code versus the way It was discussed with the Council,
Chairperson Ferris argued Ordinance 28 complies with Ordinance 8; and
it had been a requirement long before this property was developed, He
felt the variance was required at the time the barn was placed In that
location, He again said the Issue Is that of public safety, asking if
a mistake was made In the ordinance which should have instead required
greater setbacks from wells based on equine density, He didn't know
if by testing and finding contamination that the City Is upholding
public safety, To him a 75 percent variance Is critical,
There was also some discussion on other locations on the lot in which
the lean-to could be placed, Ms, Rucks stated it was built four years
ago on the south side of the barn because It offers the greatest
protection, She has had horses for eight years, Prior to the lean-to
she would put them in the barn only during inclement weather, In
looking at the pOSSible places to put the lean-to, no specific
location was agreed upon, though some Commissioners Indicated a
smaller variance In setback would be looked upon more favorably.
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Minutes - February 26, 1991
Page 7
(Variance: Horses/Separation from Well, 840 146th Lane, Karolyn Rucks,
Continued)
MOTION by Jovanovich, Seconded by Pease, that the Andover Planning
and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council disapproval of the
variance requested by Karolyn Rucks to allow the placement of a
shelter/barn for the keeping of equines encroaching 76 feet Into the
required minimum 100-foot separation from the well on the property
located at 840 146th Lane NW, Lot 5, Block 1, Barnes Rolling Oaks
Second Addition,
The Commission finds that the proposal does not meet the strict
requirements set forth in Ordinance 8, Section 5.04, The Commission
finds that no hardship due to the unique shape or topography of the
parcel exists and that the landowner would not be precluded reasonable
use of the property,
Because it is encroaching 76 feet within a 100-foot separation per
Ordinance 23, Section IV, which is designed to protect the public
safety,
That the existing structure which Is there was placed in under a
building permit for reasons other than sheltering animals,
That the lean-to that is now attached to the building was added after
that without a building permit, and thus there has been no City
authorization for that structure to shelter animals,
FURTHER DISCUSSION: Commissioner Pease was not sure that the intent
of the revised Equine Ordinance was to review existing situations and
completely disallow them or "non-grandfather" them, It was known that
there were violations and that some of the variances would need to be
accepted, She would be more Inclined to recommended the variance be
granted with the condition of testing the water now and an annual
review for contamination, She questioned what the City intends to do
with al I the other horse owners who are out of compliance with the new
ordinance,
Commissioner Peek stated those out of compliance need to be looked at
in terms of public health, The potential contamination of the well
directly affects the environment and public health, Chairperson
Ferris thought if an expert opinion is sought regarding the likelihood
of contamination based on equine density, the Commission should ask
the Council to look at the reasonableness of this separation
requirement in Ordinance 23. He also didn't know if the City can
legally grant a variance if the 100-foot separation is a State
requirement.
VOTE ON MOTION: YES-Ferris, Dehn, Jovanovich, Peek; NO-Pease;
ABSENT-Jonak, McMullen, Motion carried, Commissioner Pease didn't
believe the intent was to cause people hardship when the ordinance was
revised, Item will to go the Council on March 19, 1991,
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Minutes - February 26, 1991
Page 8
VARIANCE: ILLEGAL NON-CONFORMING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. 13476 HANSON
BOULEVARD NW, MARGARET RUNKE
Ms, Bosell reviewed the variance request of James and Margaret Runke
to allow them to retain and not move or remove structures at 13476
Hanson Boulevard NW (Andover Wheel and Frame), which were constructed
on the property without building permits and in violation of the
structure setbacks and siding requirements per Ordinance No, 8,
Sections 4.05 and 6.02, She reviewed the background information,
applicable ordinances, and options, Staff is recommending denial of
the request because it does not meet the spirit and intent of the
ordinances,
Chairperson Ferris asked about the City/s liability if a variance is
approved and then the Commercial Boulevard alignment went through that
area, Ms. Bosell noted the alignment of Commercial Boulevard is to
the south, Mr. Carlberg stated if the property owners are not willing
to sell, the City would begin the eminent domain procedure to acquire
the needed right of way.
Margaret Runke, 13476 Hanson Boulevard, explained they came in and
talked with Dave Almgren, the City/s Building Official, regarding
their alternatives. There was an agreement that the siding and
setbacks would be changed, Based on that, she got proposals for new
siding; then Mr, Almgren told her she had to have doors, She said
there has always been something else whenever they tried to get the
situation resolved. Now they cannot get an Occupancy Permit for the
bays they constructed until this is resolved, which she felt has
nothing to do with this issue, Nothing was said about the structures
until after the footings were laid and the buildings were purchased
for the new bays.
Ms, Runke also stated the type of construction on the two structures
matches the existing buildings and the fence, If she was to upgrade
those structures to match the new building, it would not look good.
Cosmetically, it looks better to leave it as it is than to match the
new building,
James Runke, 13476 Hanson Boulevard, explained the two structures were
constructed five years ago in accordance to the existing code, though
they did not get building permits on them, They did agree to the
options outlined by Mr, Almgren; however, when they came back to him
with the prices on the siding, they were told that doors were needed,
They were not told about the doors prior to this; they have no need
for doors; and he expressed frustration at what he felt is a
never-ending list of demands even after they had agreed to the changes
and to move the buildings,
Chairperson Ferris noted if building permits had been applied for
when the structures were constructed, they would have known about the
setback requirements and the proper materials to use for siding, Then
the proper site planning would have been done,
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Minutes - Feb.ua.y 26, 1991
Page 9
(Va.iance: 11 legal Non-Confo.ming Accesso.y St.uctu.es, 13476 Hanson
Bouleva.d, Continued)
M.s, Runke stated NSP has the easement th.ough the.e, and they have no
p.oblem with the location of the st.uctu.es. Because no one is back
the.e, she asked why the CIty ca.es about the st.uctu.es being on the
p.ope.ty line, She also asked If It Is possIble to put In a
stipulation that if a .oad goes th.ough the.e o. If someone buIlds,
they would then .emove the st.uctu.es, RIght now it Is just a sand
pit back the.e,
Chai.pe.son Fe..is explaIned the CIty .equi.es an access to the
p.ope.ty line and establishes setbacks to allow the access, It is
incidental whethe. NSP o. the neIghbo. ca.es, because a non-confo.mIng
st.uctu.e on the p.ope.ty line dest.oys the abIlIty to get access
within the setback a.ea, The CIty also needs to enfo.ce its setback
.equi.ements to p.event buIldIng .Ight on p.ope.ty lines and fo.
public safety, He didn't know of any othe. way of allowIng that
st.uctu.e othe. than to acqui.e anothe. 10 feet fo. easement, whIch he
felt would be mo.e diffIcult than .emovIng the st.uctu.es,
MOTION by Pease, Seconded by Dehn, .ecommend that the Andove.
Planning and Zoning CommIssIon .ecommend denIal of the va.iance
.equest of James and Ma.ga.et Runke to va.y f.om the exte.io.
standa.ds fo. buIlding const.uction and to va.y f.om the sIde ya.d
setback fo. existing th.ee-sided st.uctu.e.
The .easons being if they had had a building pe.mit that they had
applied fo., it would not have lIkely been g.anted to do that, It
does not meet the c.ite.ia of O.dinance 8, Section 5.04 of the
va.iance with the ha.dship dealing with the cha.acte.istics of the
land, It doesn't meet the spI.it and intent of the o.dinance as fa.
as setbacks and that type thing,
VOTE ON MOTION:
Jonak, McMullen.
Ma.ch 19, 1991,
YES-Fe..is, Pease, Dehn, Jovanovich, Peek; ABSENT-
Motion ca..ied. The item wil I go to the Council on
The CommIssIon .ecessed at 10:10; .econvened at 10:24 p.m,
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL/SET AGENDA
The Commission discussed seve.al items they wIshed to discuss with the
CouncIl at the Ma.ch 7 joInt meeting. The following items we.e ag.eed
to:
1, Va.iances
a, Attitudes Towa.d Va.iances
b, Unifo.m Standa.ds fo. G.antIng Va.iances,
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Page 10
(Special Joint Meeting with City Council/Set Agenda, Continued)
2. 1/10, 4/40 Rural Development Proposal
3, City Center Concept Proposal in Comprehensive Plan
4, Direction from Council when Sending Items to the P & Z
5, P & Z Level of Commercial Site Plan Review
The Commission also briefly discussed the problem of procedure
when there is a lack of attendance and participation by a
Commissioner, It was agreed to table this item until the Commission
itself had a chance to discuss it more thoroughly,
DISCUSSION - ORDINANCE NO, B. SECTION B.OB (E) (9), CURBING
REQUIREMENTS
The Commission discussed the request of the City Council to review the
curbing requirements of concrete curb and gutter in various
aplications. Ms. Bosel I explained that concrete curb and gutter was
added as a requirement to prevent erosion, to direct the water, and to
protect the quality of the parking service. The City Council is
apparently saying there may be more than one standard, in that if it
is quasi-public or a park or in a natural application, then maybe the
concrete curbing may not be needed. The problem came in with the
Mosquito Control District asking to be exempted from curbing around
their storage area, arguing it is an expense that is not necessary,
Some Commissioners questioned a dual standard of treating developers
differently from others, felt that the use of a parking lot is not a
function of the occupancy, and thought that a parking lot in a park
can get just as much use as a commercial parking lot. Mr, Carlberg
thought the ordinance should remain as is, agreeing with the way it is
written, The Commission generally agreed.
MOTION by Peek, Seconded by Dehn, that if the City
grant an economic courtsey to another governmental
use the variance process, not amend the ordinance,
a 5-Yes, 2-Absent (Jonak, McMullen) vote,
Council wants to
agency, they should
Motion carried on
DISCUSSION - PAINT BALL/WAR GAMES OPERATIONS
Mr, Carlberg explained that the City Council has asked the Planning
and Zoning Commission to examine the operating of Paint Ball/War Games
within the City of Andover -- whether or not they should be allowed;
and if allowed, how should they be regulated and where should they be
allowed. He noted the City has received two requests for these
operations, plus one has been operating within the City with no City
/ regulation in the vicinity of Ward Lake Drive.
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Minutes - February 26, 1991
Page 11
(Discussion - Paint Ball/War Games Operations, Continued)
The Commission discussed reasons for not allowing them and how that
could be accomplished, Several Commissioners expressed a dislike for
that type of activity, They also talked about how such operations
should be regulated if they are allowed, raising the question of
whether the Party Ordinance is applicable, Another alternative may be
to allow them only in the General Recreational district, though there
is no GR zoning in the City at this time, The Commission asked Staff
to look at the Party Ordinance and to research what is done in other
communities both where these operations are and are not allowed,
MOTION by Pease, Seconded by Dehn, to table this to the next
meeting, Motion carried on a 5-Yes, 2-Absent (Jonak, McMullen) vote,
DISCUSSION - PERMITTING DOMESTICATED FERRETS
Mr, Carlberg explained the City is receiving inquiries regarding the
keeping of domesticated ferrets. Other communities do al low them. They
are sold in pet stores, eat cat food, and cannot survive in the wild,
Another anImal that is becoming a popular pet is the pIg,
The Commission generally felt the City should not be involved with
domesticated ferrets or pIgs or any other type of animal, They did
I not wish to write an ordinance stipulating specific animals that are
al lowed, because it would then have to be amended every time a new
"pet" became popular. It was agreed that no change to the ordinance is
necessary and that Mr. Carlberg's interpretation of the ordinance is
correct, that such domesticated animals are allowed, Ms, Bosell also
suggested it would be appropriate to create a file; and if it becomes
a problem, deal with it then, The Commission agreed,
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr, Carlberg noted the updated list of Commissioners and support
Staff, He also presented the Parks Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan,
which the Park and Recreation Commission will be reviewing, and
reviewed the Agenda for Thursday's Comp Plan Task Force meeting.
Ms. Bosell also appreciated phone calls
to meetings so Staff can more adequately
meetings, Mr, Carlberg stated they will
to view sites that are being discussed.
possibility of video taping the sites,
from the Commissioners prior
respond to questions at the
be making more of an attempt
He will also look into the
The next meeting, Tuesday, March 12, 1991, will begin at 8:01 p.m,
because of the special election being held on that day,
There being no further business, Chairperson Ferris adjourned the
meeting at 11:41 p,m.
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Marcella A, Peach, Recording Secretary
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