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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION—JULY 12, 2021 4 <br /> Councilmember Holden commented her only other concern was with how the properties in the <br /> southwest portion of the City would be able to support chickens if they already have a detached <br /> garage, and a shed on their property. She anticipated language could be written to allow residents <br /> with a single car detached garage and a shed to also have a chicken coop. <br /> Mayor Grant recommended that this language apply to all neighborhoods in the City and not just <br /> the southwest portion of Arden Hills. <br /> Councilmember Holden <br /> e suggested this language apply to properties in Arden Hills that have a <br /> single car detached garage and storage shed with the maximum allowed square footage being 720 <br /> square feet. <br /> Councilmember Holmes recommended a license be required in order to allow the City to have <br /> the ability to revoke the chicken keeping license if the property owner was not following all rules <br /> and regulations. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if property owners would be given 10 days to bring the property <br /> into compliance, like with other code enforcement issues. <br /> City Administrator Perrault reported the City would have to give them some amount of time to <br /> remedy the situation. <br /> Councilmember Holden recommended that coops be removed if the property owner was no <br /> longer keeping chickens. She asked if the City was going to require property owners to receive <br /> neighbor consent. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated this was a recommendation from the urban recommendations. <br /> She suggested the City manage this process so as to not create additional friction between <br /> neighbors. <br /> Mayor Grant commented there was value in neighbors establishing relationships with their <br /> neighbors as well. <br /> Councilmember Scott agreed. <br /> Councilmember Holmes indicated this was a tough situation. She discussed the issues her <br /> neighborhood has had with unruly dogs and how the neighbors have had to work it out noting <br /> sometimes things get tense. <br /> City Administrator Perrault stated the Council would have to consider how the City defines <br /> neighbors and if this includes just the houses on each side and directly behind. <br /> Councilmember Holden supported this definition. <br /> Councilmember Holmes agreed, especially if the property owner was required to have 100% <br /> consent. She commented the Council may want to see what other cities require for consent. <br />