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Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 13,2018
1. Call to Order
Chair Rotty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Rotty,Bjorge,Franceschelli, Kuyper, Tesky
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Tony Wippler,Planning Manager
a. Election of Officers
MOTION by Franceschelli, second by Kuyper to nominate Dirk Rotty as Chair. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Kuyper,second by Bjorge to nominate John Franceschelli as Vice-Chair.
APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
b. Appointment to Committees
Member Bjorge will serve on the Empire/Farmington Planning Advisory Committee.
Member Franceschelli will serve on the Castle Rock Discussion Group.
Member Kuyper will serve on the Eureka/Farmington Planning Group.
Members Kuyper and Tesky will serve on the MUSA Review Committee.
MOTION by Franceschelli, second by Bjorge to approve the above appointments.
APIF,MOTION CARRIED.
2. Approval of Minutes
a. Approve Planning Commission Minutes
MOTON by Franceschelli, second by Kuyper to approve the minutes of January 9, 2018.
Voting for: Rotty,Franceschelli,Kuyper. Abstain: Bjorge,Tesky. MOTION
CARRIED.
3. Discussion
a. Draft Ordinances Regarding Kennels
The commission discussed the current kennel ordinance in November 2017. A dog
daycare business would like to move into the Farmington Mall. Currently,more than
three dogs require a kennel license and are only allowed in the agricultural district. Staff
has revised the current ordinance, amending Title 6,Chapters 2 and 3. The change in
Chapter 2 includes specifying that a conditional use permit along with a license is
required in order to operate a commercial kennel and residential hobby kennel. Changes
to Chapter 3 include several changes and staff reviewed them in detail. The second
ordinance amends the zoning districts listing residential hobby kennels and commercial
kennels as conditional uses. This affects the A-1 (Agricultural), B-1 (Highway
Business),B-3 (Heavy Business),IP (Industrial Park)and I-1 (Industrial)districts.
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The business owner asked about the 4 foot fencing and the 3 foot buffer around the
outside. He asked if the fence were higher,would that eliminate the vegetation buffer.
Staff replied yes,if the fence is higher and fully screened. The owner was considering a
6 foot vinyl,fully enclosed fence.
Members felt this is an opportunity to bring in a new business and to meet a need in the
community. A member asked about the residential hobby kennel and the steps for
enforcement. Staff stated a conditional use permit and license is required. Both would
be revoked and,if necessary,remove the dogs. Staff noted this is still only allowed in the
agricultural district. A member asked if the entire ordinance is complaint based. Staff
agreed it would be mainly complaint based. The license is for one year so upon renewal
would be a good time to do an inspection. Members had no problem with the ordinances.
They will be brought back to the Planning Commission in March for a public hearing.
The business owner asked about the sound proofing and how that will be defined. Staff
will research this item.
4. Adjourn
MOTION by Bjorge, second by Franceschelli to adjourn at 7:24 p.m. APIF,MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Muller
Administrative Assistant