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AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Prepared By: LLO Reviewed By: Approved By <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow the keeping of honey bees. <br /> <br />2. Background. The applicant is requesting to keep honey bees on their property. The definition of <br />Farm Animals includes honeybees, but the definition of Animal Unit, used to regulate farm animal <br />density, does not include honeybees. Farm animals require a condition use permit on the LR-1A district <br />meeting city code standards include lot size and setbacks. The applicant is proposed 2-4 hives with a <br />maximum of 6. Generally, one hive is roughly 20” in length, 16” wide and 10” tall. The city code is <br />silent on number of hives allowed. The applicant has been coordinating with the University of Minnesota <br />to find a good fit for his property. <br /> <br />3. 15.99 Deadline. The applicant made a complete application on February 25, 2021. Following the 60- <br />day rule the application will expire April 24, 2021. <br /> <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment The planning commission held a public hearing on March <br />15, 2021. Following the public hearing the planning commission voted 7 to 0 on a motion to approve the <br />requested CUP with a maximum of 6 hives total. <br /> <br />5. Public Comment. The applicant submitted neighbor letters in support of the application. The <br />neighbor at 3500 Bayside, Mrs. Solie, spoke at the meeting in support of the application. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the application. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to adopt or amend the approval resolution. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. DRAFT Resolution <br />B. Proposed Plans <br />C. DRAFT PC Minutes <br />D. PC Staff Report <br /> <br />References <br />PC Exhibits <br />A. Application <br />B. Narrative <br />C. Proposed Site Plan <br />D. Neighbor Comments <br />E. Property Owners List and Map <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 11 Date: April 12, 2021 <br />Item Description: LA21-000019 – Todd Ziesmer, 3440 Bayside Road, Conditional Use <br />Permit – Resolution <br />Presenter: Laura Oakden <br />Planner <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda