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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION—JULY 12, 2021 2 discussed by the Council that two Chapters of the city code be amended. Those applicable Chapters and Sections are as follows: • Municipal Code Chapter 4—Animals and Pets o Amend - Section 400.01, Definitions o Add - Section 410.01 Subd. 3, Chickens License • Zoning Code Chapter 1325 —General Regulations o Amend — Section 1325.07 Subd. 7.A., Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals Senior Planner Jagoe explained regarding coop setbacks, the general agreement of the Council was to include language similar to the City of Lakeville which was "The coop and run shall be located closer to the principal dwelling upon the property to which the administrative permit is issued than any other residential dwelling on an abutting property." The Council should discuss further if there is a preference to add language more specific to require a license holder to maintain a minimum setback. Additionally, there was deliberation at the work session on size of the coop and should this structure count towards the maximum number of accessory structures. There seemed to be general agreement that the coop should count as an accessory structure, but no limitations (i.e. minimum or maximum) were set for size. These are two areas that the Council may want to discuss further in review of draft ordinance language. Senior Planner Jagoe reported otherwise, the draft ordinance language presented includes the consensus of comments from the January work session. This is the first ordinance presented to the Council for review. Staff is seeking direction on draft language and next steps. It should be noted that an ordinance amendment to the Zoning Code does require a public hearing. Councilmember Holden questioned what the difference was between a run and a pen. Senior Planner Jagoe stated a run and a pen were the same term. Further discussion ensured regarding the minimum size for a run/pen and exercise yard. Mayor Grant reported he would like to see the Council be specific as to what the size of the run in order to keep the pen humane. He noted the minimum size at this time was 30 square feet for three birds. Councilmember Holden asked how the City defined an exercise yard. Senior Planner Jagoe reported an exercise yard was a fenced in area for birds to be in when supervised. Councilmember Holden indicated this would allow for fenced in back yards to serve as exercise yards. Mayor Grant recommended the Council define how much space is required within the exercise yard.