3 Hollingsworth Kennel Permit
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Justin Miller, Assistant to the City Manager ') ~
DATE:
October 1, 2004
RE:
Private Kennel Permit - 8561 Flamingo Drive
Lindy and Denise Hollingsworth
BACKGROUND
Lindy and Denise Hollingsworth have applied for a private kennel permit for their
three pug dogs and eight cats of various breeds. According to Chanhassen city
code section 5-16, a private kennel is defined as "more than two dogs; or a
combination of four dogs or cats over six months in age are kept or harbored,
provided such animals are owned by the owner or lessee of the premises on which
they are kept or harbored."
According to Chanhassen city code section 5-18, a license is required for a private
kennel. If the site inspection meets the animal control officer's satisfaction, and
no negative comments are received by the City, then the license is issued. The
application for this license was posted in the September 23rd edition of the
Chanhassen Villager. The public has ten days from the publication of the notice
to submit comments. Staff received both verbal and written comments (see
attached letter), so this matter automatically goes to the City Council for their
consideration.
Staff has inspected the house where the animals are to be kept and found it to be
in satisfactory condition (see attached report). While the number of cats is high,
staff believes that they can be cared for in an acceptable manner. The only
pending matter is the actual registration of the animals. No private kennel permit
can be issued until the owners register their animals with the City of Chanhassen.
RECOMMENDA TION (requires majority vote of the Council)
Staff recommends the City Council approve the application for a private kennel
permit at 8561 Flamingo Drive pending registration of all animals listed on the
application.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Markel Boulevard
POBox147
Cllal'rassen. WI 55317
MEMO
Administration
Phone 952 227.1100
Fax 952.2271110
TO: Justin Miller, Assistant to the City Manager
FROM: CSO Jeff Mathiowetz #764 & CSO Chad Steffen #763
DATE: September 27, 2004
RE: 8561 Flamingo Drive Kennel Application
Building Inspections
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Engineering
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On 9-27-04 CSO Chad Steffen and I were at the residence listed above to
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do an inspection of the premises and their animals per city ordinances.
While we were at the residence we spoke with both Lindy and Denise
Hollingsworth. They are the owners of three (3) pug dogs and eight (8)
cats of various breeds. On the first and second floors of the residence they
keep the three dogs, each of which has their own kennel to sleep in. Each
kennel is approximately 32"x 48" in size. Mr. Hollingsworth stated that
the dogs are free to roam the main and second floors of the house when
someone is home, but are never allowed to go downstairs in to the "cats
area." He also stated that the dogs are never allowed to go outside unless
they are on a leash. Downstairs, in the basement they house eight (8) cats
of mixed breeds. All of the cats are kept together inside of a fenced
kennel area approximately 12' x 20' in size. There are multiple beds for
the cats to sleep on and items for them to crawl and scratch upon. There
appeared to be a sufficient amount of food and water available to all of the
animals at all times. All of the animals appeared to be very well cared for
at all times. At this time we would recommend approval of the kennel
application that the HoIlingsworth's submitted.
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RECEIVED
SEP 2 ';~ 2004
CITY OF CHANH/I~SEN
September 24, 2004
Assistant to the City Manager
7700Market Blvd.
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear City Officials:
I am a resident of Chanhassen and I am opposed to the kennel permit application that was
advertised in the paper September 23,2004. The residents of 8561 Flamingo Dr. have requested
this permit. I do understand that it is a private permit. I do not believe that this many animals are
healthy for a home or community. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Concerned Chanhassen Resident