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A E o R A D U DATE: April 16, 1993 TO * Steve s arko zy FROM: Rick Jopke 95 SUWECT: Animal Medical ClInic P. X. Request for a Business License at the pet Food Warehouse, 2575 Fairview Avenue North. Dr. Joel Lockett has requested a business license on behalf of Animal Medical Clinic P.A. to operate veterinary services at the Pet Food Warehouse facility at 2575 Fairview Avenue N. Dr. Lockett is proposing to offer the following veterinary services at the site in question which would include routine checkups, wellness testing (stool, heartworm, leukemia tests) , inoculations, and minor treatment. There would be no surgery or animal boarding on the site. All disposables would be removed from the site and handled at their permanent facility at 2603 Hennepin Avenue South. These services will be provided at affokdable rates. The services will be conducted inside the building every Saturday* They will setup portable screens and folding exam tables in the rear of the store* Dr. Lockett will be present at the Work Session on April 19, 1993 to provide further information. The Pet Food Warehouse site is coned 8�, general business. The Ba--3 zoning district regulations • allow pet shops and animal hospitals as a permitted use in that zoning district* No distinction is made between permanent or accessory - veterinary clinics. The City's license regulations found in Section 14.010, paragraph 3, requires a license for animal veterinary services and Animal Medical Clinic P.A. has applied for the appropriate license. Based on these findings, 1 would conclude that the current City regulations allow Animal Medical Clinic P.A. to operate at the site and the appropriate license could be granted. I understand that there has been some concerns expressed because of the "temporary or accessory" nature of the propo sal . I have discussed this matter with Roger Jensen to ste what alternatives are possible. Roger Jensen has indicated "although the City certainly wants its permanent businesses to thrive, the City cannot legally regulate competition for -that purpose. Any regulation must be premised on good land use criteria or health and safety matters'. -Roger Jensen has prepared the attached ordinance for City Council consideration. The proposed ordinance clarifies the licensing provisions to indicate that licenses will be is sued -only if they are conducted in the principle structure and that there are permanent examination and treatment facilities provided. The City will not issue licenses for mobile or