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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-05 P & Z Packet PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION e1, fe MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013 6:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. APPEARANCES /PRESENTATION(S) 1. Mr. Charles Reinhardt ^- Housing of Chickens III. PUBLIC HEARING (S) IV. OLD BUSINESS V. NEW BUSINESS VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Housing of Chickens — Residential Lots VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. January 2, 2013 Special Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes 2. January 8, 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes VIII. ADJOURNMENT *REMINDERS ** Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting - February 6, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers City Council Meeting - February 13, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers City Council Meeting - February 27, 2013. 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Centerville Lions 31" Annual Fishing Contest & EAA Airplane Rides - February 16, 2013 City Hall Offices Closed - February 18, 2013 in Observance of Presidents Day Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - March 5, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers *PARK USAGE* Parks & Recreation Committee Skate & Hayride Party - February 9, 2013, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pleasure & Hockey Rinks are Open - Monday - Thursday, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday - 4:00 -10:00 p.m. Saturday -10:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Sunday - Noon - 8:00 p.m. te V iffe 1880 Wan Street, Centen4i2e, MX55038 Estafi iAf.!! l&5 651 -429 -3232 or (Fax 651 -429 -8629 January 8, 2013 Memo to Planning and Zoning Commission Re: Keeping of Chickens I have looked into the question of whether the city should consider allowing chickens to be kept in the city. I found that our neighboring communities of Hugo, Lino Lakes, Circle Pines and Lexington are similar to Centerville, in that they only allow farm animals in agricultural areas, typically on parcels of ten acres or more. I found a few communities that allow chickens to be kept in the city in small lot residential neighborhoods, but it is not a common practice. While hens do not make noise to the manner of roosters, they do make noises. One of the common concerns amongst the cities is that the feed materials will attract rodents and other vermin. Centerville is part of the Centennial Lakes Police Department service area along with Lexington and Circle Pines. The three cities have committed to coordinating their respective code of regulations for ease of enforcement. Animal regulations are identical in the three cities. I would recommend that we not make any changes in our regulations on keeping of animals until we visit with Circle Pines and Lexington. If they are not interested in allowing chickens, then I would suggest that we not make any changes. Dallas Larson, City Administrator From Website Citychicken.com: Apple Valley, MN. The City Code states that only domestic animals commonly referred to as "house pets" may be kept in those zoning districts zoned for residential uses. This means the City does not allow, either as a permitted use or as a conditional use, the keeping of chickens at single family residences. The keeping of chickens is considered an agricultural pursuit and is permitted only in those areas zoned for agricultural uses. Blaine, MN. Domestic farm animals, including cattle, horses, sheep, goats and chickens are only permitted in Agricultural (AG) and Farm Residential (FR) zoning districts. Buffalo, MN. Chickens are not allowed within city limits. Burnsville, MN. The City Code was changed in 2009 to read: No more than 4 chickens shall be maintained at any one residence or premises. Hen chickens may be kept within the residential district. The keeping of roosters is prohibited. Edina, MN. Chickens not allowed. Elk River, MN. Elk River defines an `animal' as a dog, cat, or other animal which is harbored, fed, or kept by any person. No dog, cat, or other animal shall be allowed by its owner to run at large. Little Falls, MN. Has an ordinance that does not allow chickens to live in town. (As of 2010.) The Town was approached in 2010 to revise the Town ordinance to allow chickens, so get on -board with this agenda if you live in Little Falls, MN. Minneapolis, MN. Unlimited. Applicant needs consent from 80 percent of neighbors within 100 feet of real estate. Chickens must be penned. Plymouth, MN. The City of Plymouth does not allow chickens in residential zoning districts. Rosemount, MN. You can have up to 3 hens, no roosters. You must get written permission from all the neighbors whose yards border yours. You must keep them in a coop between 12 and 24 inches above ground and the legs of the coop must be sunk in cement footers. And there is a $25 annual fee to keep chickens. Roseville, MN. See City Code section 407.02: G. Keeping of Farm Animals: The keeping of cows, horses, sheep, goats or any four - legged animal commonly known as farm animals, OTHER THAN those commonly called poultry, in any pasture, stable or any enclosure within 300 feet or less of any other lot in any residence district. (Ord. 629, 9- 28 -70) St. Paul, MN. Can have one chicken without a permit, but more than one you have to get permission from 75% of neighbors 150 ft. around, or proof you have no neighbors for 150 feet. No roosters, and no selling eggs without a permit. St. Francis, MN. No fowl may be kept on a parcel of real estate smaller in area than five acres, except for the keeping of pigeons and doves. I + CITYOFANOICA CITY CODE CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 1 P CHAPTER 10. ANIMALS ARTICLE IV. Poultry and Fowl Section 10 -151. Poultry and Foul Permitted. A person may keep, harbor, or maintain care custody, or control over no more than four (4) chickens, ducks, geese or other fowl or poultry or combination of defined by this article within City limits. No roosters shall be permitted. Section 10 -152. Facilities . (a) All poultry and foul must be contained with the following restrictions: (1) Housing facilities and grounds shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair. Flies, rodents and noxious odors shall be controlled. Facilities shall be kept free of fecal matter and collected fecal material shall be properly stored and disposed. (2) Facilities shall remain fully enclosed to prevent outside animals and migratory birds from entering the holding facility. (3) Stored fecal mater shall not be allowed to accumulate on the property. Stored fecal matter shall be removed at least once a week. (4) Construction and maintenance of the holding facilities shall comply with all zoning codes in Chapter 74 and State building codes. Fencing shall be consistent with regulations of Chapter 74. A holding structure shall be defined as an accessory building in the zoning code. Section 10 -153. Maintenance of Fowl and Poultry. (a) Fowl not to be at large. No person owning or keeping chickens, ducks, geese, or other fowl or poultry may permit the same to run at large or enter upon the premises of another without permission, nor may any such fowl or poultry be kept, raised or permitted to go on any street, park, lake, or public ponding area. (b) Confinement of fowl and poultry. Fowl and poultry must be confined to the holding facility except for short periods of time of exercise during which time they must abide to Section 10-153 (a). (c) Injury or annoyance to others. No fowl or poultry may be kept or raised in a manner as to cause injury or annoyance to persons or other animals on other property in the vicinity by reason of noise, odor, or filth. (d) Impounding fowl or poultry. Any fowl or poultry at large in violation of this section may be impounded by the City, and after being impounded for five (5) business days or more without being reclaimed by the owner, may be humanly euthanized or sold. A person reclaiming any impounded fowl or poultry shall pay the cost of impounding and keeping the same. (e) Feeding Area. Fowl and poultry shall be fed within the confines of the holding facility. Feeding areas must be fully enclosed to prevent access from outside animals and migratory birds. (f) Manner of Feeding. Feeding fowl or poultry in a manner that results in the attraction of animal t cause s tha aus property damage, threat to public p perty ge, pu tc health or 1 of 2 CTNOFANOKA CMCODE CHAPTER I0, AR77CLE IV animal health due to the number or type of animals attracted by excessive amounts of feed or feeders being placed, or the byproducts of the feed accumulating, are deemed a public nuisance and are prohibited. Section 10-154 Special Removal r (a) The City reserves the right to eliminate all fowl and poultry within City limits if a pandemic regarding fowl and poultry is declared. Sections 10-155 thru 10 -170. Reserved. 2 af2 The 7 False Myths About Urban Chickens by Patricia Foreman The local foods movement is not only gaining ground, it is here to stay; and that includes family flocks of chickens. Chickens are the mascots of local foods because of the many talents and skill sets they innately bring to small scale food production. These skill sets include being pesticiders (eating mosquitoes, ticks and fleas), herbiciders (by eating and clearing unwanted vegetation), and organic fertilizer generators (that can help create and enhance garden soil). The trend for backyard flocks is so strong, that in the past 2 years, over 500 towns and cities have revised their laws to allow urban folks to keep their own chickens. With the reemergence of backyard chickens across the country, there have been tremendous amounts of misconceptions, false beliefs and downright prejudice surrounding the keeping of micro -flocks of chickens. As the co -host of the Chicken Whisperer Backyard Poultry and Sustainable Lifestyles Talk Show, we have heard it all. There are seven main concerns that routinely surface when the topic of city chicks is discussed. These are: 1. disease, 2. noise, 3. waste, odor and flies, 4. predators & rodents, 5. property values, 6. appearances, and 7. what will neighbors think? Let's look at the acts behind each of these concerns. Myth 1. Chickens Carry Diseases Communicable to Humans. Fact: the truth is that small flocks have literally no risk of avian flu transmission to humans. The 2006 Grain Report states: "When it comes to bird flu, diverse small -scale poultry is the solution, not the problem." Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states on their website: "There is no need at present to remove a (family) flock of chickens because of concerns regarding avian flu." Avian flu has been in the press as concern to commercial poultry production where birds are raised in monster -size flocks that are confined in over - crowed environments. This causes high stress and compromised immune systems in the birds. Any sign of disease, including a sneeze, could result in a huge number of birds getting sick; and this puts at risk a large amount of profit. As many experts have stated publicly, the solution to avian flu is in small-scale poultry. Myth 2. Chickens are too Noisy. Fact: laying hens — at their loudest — have about the same decibel level as human conversation (60 to 70 decibels). Hens are so quiet that there have been cases of family flocks being kept for years without the next door neighbors knowing it. To some, noise is a concern with roosters and their pre -dawn heralding of sunrises. Many urban codes ban roosters, or only allow them to be kept with special permits. The noise level of a rooster's crow is about the same as a barking dog; 90 decibels. But there are ways to keep roosters quiet throughout the night. Many folks regard crowing as a pleasant sound. Myth 3. Waste and Odor. Fact: a forty pound dog generates more solid waste then ten chickens. To be more specific, one 40 pound dogs generates about 3 /4 (.75 pounds) of Poo every day. Ten chickens generate about two- thirds (.66 pounds) daily poop. The advantage to chicken manure is that it can be used as valuable, high- nitrogen fertilizer. 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These fact sheets (pdf) provide a summary of the City's rules a governing the raising and keeping of bees and fowl: • Raising bees in Minneapolis • Quieres tener abejas en la ciudad de Minneapolis • Tu Muv hauv Nroog Minneapolis • Raising fowl and small animals in Minneapolis • Cria de aver y animales peduetios en Minneapolis • Tu Tsiaj hauv Nroog Minneapolis Additional resources • Bee Health: The Role of Pesticides Photo bj Cedar Phillips Last updated Dec. 18, 2012 ©1997 -2013 City of Minneapolis, MN www.rrinneapolisrrn.g o4sustainabi litylhon row VWCM S1 P- 099318 1/1 Petition to Change the Centerville Ordinance to allow the keeping of Hens /Chickens. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 I do support Charles Reinhardt owning hens and the changing of the Centerville City Ordinance to allow hens for fresh organic eggs. Changing of the Ordinance to allow a maximum of four hens and for others that wish to own hens within Centerville. Address Signature. 9 � 2 C V , D li e W 141 '7d s 11*Geelor-o �'Ovl CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting on January 2, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chairperson Darrin Mosher Commissioner Thomas Wood Commissioner Russ Koski Commissioner Matthew Montain ABSENT: Commissioner James Flint Q Commissioner Olaf Lee Commissioner Eric Larson STAFF: Administrator Dallas Larson OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member Love I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mosher at 6:00 p.m. 1. Roll Call II. Site Plan Review Industrial Project - 2034 Fairview Street. Mr. Peter Hoefler, owner of HAF Equipment was present along with his architect to review their plan for a new 12,000 square foot building. They also have plans for expansion of up to an additional 18,000 square feet for a total of 30,000 feet. Mr. Hoefler reviewed his operations indicating that his company produces production equipment for the food industry. Ms. Amanda Berndt, architect, reviewed the site plan, noting setbacks, parking, loading and green space requirements of the city code are being met. Tree planting requirements were noted, but not yet shown on the plan Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Koski to approve the site plan. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Koski to adiourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Dallas Larson, Administrator Page 1 of 1 CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on January 8, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairperson Darrin Mosher Commissioner Thomas Wood Commissioner Olaf Lee rn Commissioner Eric Larson ## nn ABSENT: Commissioner James Flint Commissioner Russ Koski Commissioner Matthew Montain STAFF: Administrator Dallas Larson O THER S PRE Cou n c il M ember Love I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mosher at 6:45 p.m. 1. Roll Call II. PUBLIC HEARING - Conditional Use Permit — 7137 — 20 1h Avenue South, Steve Vermeersch, to operate an auto repair facility, B -1 Commercial Zoning District Ms. Steve Vermeersch was present to review the proposed use. No one was present to speak with regard to the permit and no written comments have been received. Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Wood to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Administrator Larson presented draft findings for approval of the permit, including a draft conditional use permit. Mr. Vermeersch is satisfied with the draft permit. Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Lee to adopt the Findings and Recommendation as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. III. OLD BUSINESS. None IV. NEW BUSINESS. None V. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Keeping of Chickens in the city. Page 1 of 2 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission January 8, 2013 Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Wood to table this item until the next meeting. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2012 Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Wood to approve minutes from the December 4, 2012, meeting. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously 2. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 2, 2013. Tabled. VII. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Larson to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Dallas Larson, Administrator Page 2 of 2