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Applicant requests a Metes and Bounds Subdivision <br /> This application was withdrawn from this Agenda by the applicant. <br /> c. Animal Boarding Facility — Fostering Dogs, Discussion <br /> Mr. Burslie explained Staff is requesting an interpretation of the ordinance.A strict <br /> interpretation would conclude fostering dogs from time to time would mean it is an <br /> Animal Boarding Facility. However, there is no money being exchanged. Fostering an <br /> animal is not ownership. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein stated the location would have a lot to do with it, <br /> such as Rural Residential vs. Downtown Mixed Use. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated Animal Boarding Facilities are only allowed in certain zones, a service <br /> is being provided and money is being exchanged. Fostering a dog is someone taking <br /> care of a dog until adopted. <br /> Planning Commission Member Brown pointed out that fostering one animal wouldn't be <br /> considered a Facility but fostering multiple dogs at a time could be. She further stated <br /> the ordinance used to include a number of dogs that could not be exceeded. Zoning <br /> Administrator Bittner pointed out that had been removed from the definition. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein inquired how many animal units are allowed in <br /> the Downtown Mixed Use zone. Staff did not have the Code available. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan asked how this differed from watching a pet for a <br /> family member or friend. A foster dog would just join the other household dogs and <br /> then later the dog gets adopted. <br /> If the fostering is taking place in town it is important that there is a pen or fencing to <br /> contain the dog. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan stated if the people fostering the dog is not taking <br /> payment and are within the animal units for the zone, it shouldn't be considered a <br /> Boarding Facility. It should be a violation if they are exceeding the animal units. <br /> Planning Commission Member Brown stated it is difficult to define fostering as a <br /> Boarding Facility. The hard thing to do is you can't mandate common sense to be sure <br /> the animals are being taken care of correctly. We have to make sure people are safe and <br /> there are no issues. Part of this falls back on the rescue. Some dogs may have poor <br /> temperaments. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated it is not the City's job to police that. <br /> MINUTES 3 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> August 18, 2016 <br />