Adopt Resolution #21-314 to Approve a Private Kennel License for the Property Located at 6620 153rd Ct NW (Project 21-143); Case of Roger Vargas

Ramsey City Code Chapter 10 (Animals) Article III (Dogs) states that a Private Kennel License shall be required for a dog owner to maintain four (4) or more dogs on a residential parcel.  The City received an application from Roger Vargas (the "Applicant" and "Property Owner") to maintain five (5) dogs on the property located at 6620 153rd Ct NW (the "Subject Property").  The Applicant currently owns and maintain five (5) dogs on the Subject Property and was discovered through the code enforcement program. They have since complied with City Staff and applied for a Private Kennel License.

A notice of public comment period was mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the Subject Property.

Summary
The Subject Property is roughly 0.27 acres in size and is zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA).  The surrounding properties are all approximately the same size as the Subject Property and are also zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA). The corners of the Subject Property are fairly screened with vegetation and the side yards are enclosed with a four (4') foot chain-link fence, and the rear is enclosed with a six (6') foot wood privacy fence.

The five (5) dogs owned and maintained by the Applicant include four (4) Pug/Boston Terrier mixes (small breed, less than 20 pounds each) and one (1) Chihuahua/Poodle mix (medium breed, approximately 60 pounds). The dogs are generally indoor dogs that are let outside to go to the bathroom and for exercise purposes.

As previously noted, there is a fence that encloses the rear property consisting of four (4') chain-link on the sides, and six (6') wood privacy on the rear. Staff also attempted to notify surrounding property owners up to 350 feet of this request. At the time of writing this case, the City has not received any comments back.

Current Dog Information
Bella – Pug/Boston Terrier Mix
Bruno – Pug/Boston Terrier Mix
Max – Pug/Boston Terrier Mix
Maya – Pug/Boston Terrier Mix
Snow – Chihuahua/Poodle Mix

Alternatives
Alternative #1: Adopt Resolution #21-314 Granting a Private Kennel License to specifically maintain the five (5) dogs indicated on the application. Staff supports this alternative.

Alternative #2: Deny the Private Kennel License.  This action would require the Applicant to maintain no more than three (3) dogs one the Subject Property. Staff does not recommend this alternative.

This case is being handled as part of Staff's regular duties.

Staff recommends approving the request for a Private Kennel License.

Motion to adopt Resolution #21-314 Granting a Private Kennel License to maintain five (5) dogs on the Subject Property.