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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 3, 2025 14 <br /> <br /> <br />Commissioner Jacobson inquired if it would be onerous of the City to require chickens to be <br />supervised when roaming the backyard. <br /> <br />City Administrator Jagoe described the differences between an exercise yard versus a run/pen <br />area which would have a roof. <br /> <br />Commissioner Erler recommended a change to the language, noting a coop separate from other <br />structures was required to house the chickens and ducks. He stated another minor change could <br />be made to the language noting chickens and ducks shall not be housed in a residential house or <br />detached garage. <br /> <br />Commissioner Burlingame indicated he supported the proposed changes as well as neighbor <br />notification versus consent because this process would be cleaner. He stated his only concern <br />when it came to chicken coops was with their cleanliness and how this would be monitored by <br />the City. <br /> <br />Commissioner Erler spoke to the need for the City having some process in place in order to <br />bring a coop into compliance, when it comes to cleanliness. He stated perhaps, the existence of <br />the animal control officer would address this matter. <br /> <br />City Administrator Jagoe indicated she would like to speak with other cities to see how they <br />verify or ensure applicants have given neighbor notification. <br /> <br />Chair Collins moved and Commissioner Lindau seconded a motion to recommend <br />approval of Planning Case 25-007 for Ordinance Amendments to Zoning Code Section <br />1325.07, Subd. 6.A and City Code Section 410.01, Subd. 3 regarding the Keeping of <br />Chickens, based on the findings of fact and as presented in the September 3, 2025 Report to <br />the Planning Commission subject to city verification requirements for neighbor <br />notifications with the minor language changes as discussed. The motion carried <br />unanimously (7-0). <br /> <br />UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />REPORTS <br /> <br />A. Report from the City Council <br /> <br />Councilmember Weber provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. He <br />expressed his thanks on behalf of the City Council for all of their efforts in addressing the zoning <br />code amendments and chicken ordinance. He invited the Commission to attend Rib Fest on <br />Saturday, September 13 at the Red Bulls facility. He noted the State of the City event would be <br />held on Saturday, September 20. He was pleased to report the City Council approved the hire of <br />a new Community Development Director. <br /> <br />B. Planning Commission Comments and Requests <br />