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Zoning File #1993 February 14, 1995 Page 2 F - Hearing Notice G - Survey H - Staff Letters to Owner and Applicant 1(1-7) - Packet of Exhibits for the Review of Application #976: (1) Location Map, (2) Memo to Council, (3) Applicant ’s Addendum, (4) Samples of Letters from Neighbors, (5) PC Minutes Public Hearing 10/21/85, (6) Resolution #1883 Approving Conditional Use Permit, (7) News Article - Pioneer 11/19/85 Brief Review of Application #976, 1985 Conditional Use Permit Applicant filed a conditional use permit for maintaining Billie Jean, his pet pygmy goat, while renting a unit in the Bay Shore Townhomes in Navarre, refer to Exhibit I-l. Applicant kept pet within residence and only tethered him in the outside yard when at home. The majority of neighbors in attendance found that the goat presented no problems for them and encouraged the City to grant Mr. Korth the conditional use permit. The area standard was not considered m issue since goat did not graze in the yard area but was considered a house pet and fed special food. There were affidavits from veterinarians and professors at University confirming the goat presented no potential health hazard. Staff would be happy to respond to any questions Planning Commission Members may have concerning the review of this application but in reviewing Resolution #1883, Exhibit 1-6, the conditional use permit was granted by the City for the keeping of a single goat in the LR-1C Zoning District. The City did not address the need for the area variance but specifically granted approval subject to the condition that the City would reserve the right to review and/or modify the conditional use permit if at any time in the future, the maintenance of the pygmy goat is found to be detrimental to the health, safety and public welfare of Orono citizens. The conditional use permit was written specifically for the maintaining of the single pygmy goat based on the fmding that the goat would be maintained as a household pet. Review of Current Application The City has received several complaints involving the subject property concerning baricing dogs (#2) maintained by the owner of the property. The Orono police have bwn working with the owner to attempt to alleviate the problem for the neighbors. The beleating of the pygmy goat is a concern of an adjacent neighbor (south) who receives the most impact from the outdoor kennel where goal is maintained. This is especially objectionable in the summer months when windows are open. Review Exhibit G, note the kennel is approximately 5’ from the extended side lot line. Section 5.36. Subd. 2(C) would require a minimum 30’ setback from the side or rear yard. The entire outdoor 17 ’xl7 ’ kennel is located within the property to the east. It is staffs understanding that the owner has received permission from Mr. Pearce to maintain the kennel in its present location.