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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 07-17 HCPAGENDA BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING COMMISSION July 17, 2018 7:00 p.m. Council Commission Conference Room Brooklyn Center City Hall 1) Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. 2) Approval of Agenda 3) Approval of Minutes: June 19, 2018 4) Comprehensive Plan Discussion 5) Review Draft Chicken Ordinance 6) New Neighbor Delivery Dates 7) City Council Liaison’s Report 8) Chairpersons Report 9) Other Business 10) Adjournment Page 1 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION June 19, 2018 COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Goodell at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson – Mark Goodell - Excused David Johnson - Excused Tamika Baskin – Present Kathie Amdahl –Excused Joan Schonning – Present Michael Stokes – Present Paul Oman - Present Also present was Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Schonning and seconded by Commissioner Oman to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was a motion by Commissioner Baskin and seconded by Commissioner Oman to approve the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting on 5/15/18. The motion passed. QUESTION OR CONCERNS RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS Commissioner Johnson: How would this be enforced? Staff Liaison Anderson: Likely by code enforcement staff. Commissioner Johnson: Would people be able to let them run loose in the yard? Staff Liaison Anderson: No, it would not be allowed by code. Commissioner Johnson: I like that the code would say no roosters allowed. Commissioner Schonning: The ordinance is very comprehensive. Commissioner Oman: Questions on no closer to the street. Commissioner Baskins: Why? 5 feet. Staff Liaison Anderson: Crystal’s says that. Page 2 Commissioner Johnson: Would we want to put a review date on the ordinance? Commissioner Johnson: While at a farm, the chicken coops were fairly dirty. Todd Henning: It is just like taking care of a dog or a cat box. Commissioner Baskin: Does the ordinance require a fence at the property line? Commissioner Johnson: There would be no slaughter of chickens allowed. Mr. Henning: They are like a pet. Staff Liaison Anderson: Do we want to require screening? Commissioner Oman: This seems to be excessive. Commissioner Johnson: It would be difficult to screen everyone. Commissioner Baskin: There would be no screening. Commissioner Schonning: Remove section on screening. Commissioner Johnson: Are the chickens in a coop at night, and are they quiet at night? Stacy (Resident): If you cover the chickens, and they don’t see light, they will stay quiet. Commissioner Schonning: The ordinance covers noise at night. Commissioner Baskin: Will they attract more predators to the area? If so, would we want to consider a fence? Staff Liaison Anderson: I will updated ordinance with changes and bring it back for final review at the next meeting. NEW NEIGHBOR PROGRAM UPDATE Delivery Dates: 6:30 tomorrow and the 20th and 27th. Commissioner Oman is unable to make it. Commissioners Schonning, Johnson, Stokes and Baskin will be there. Commissioner Oman: It was great how the people feel welcomed by the bag. Additional Delivery Dates: July 11th and July 25th COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT In the absence of the Council Liaison no report was given. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT Vice Chairperson Johnson: Nothing else to add Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business addressed by the Commission. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Baskin and seconded by Commissioner Oman to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 8:30 p.m. __________________________________ Chairman Section 19-104. LIMITATIONS ON KEEPING OF ANIMALS. It is hereby declared to be a public nuisance to permit, maintain or harbor any of the following: 1. More than two (2) dogs exceeding six months of age. 2. More than three (3) cats exceeding six months of age. 3. Any combination of more than five (5) animals exceeding six months of age. 4. Horses, cows, sheep, pigs, goats, swine, mules, llamas, or other hoofed animals, chickens, ducks, geese, or other agricultural animal or domestic fowl excluding chickens as authorized by Section 12-1206. 5. Live wild animals, reptile, or fowl, of types that are not naturally tame or gentle but are of a wild nature or disposition that, because of their size, vicious nature, or other characteristics would constitute a danger to human life or property. Examples of such wild animals include, but are not limited to, bears, lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, bobcat, cougars, cheetahs, lynx, ocelots, wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes, jackals, bison, panthers, apes, badgers, raccoons, ferrets, skunks, puma, rattle snakes, coral snakes, water moccasins, or cobras. 6. Any combination of animals and/or fowl of any age kept in such numbers or under conditions which unreasonably annoy, injure, or endanger the health, safety, comfort, repose or welfare of the public or of said animals or fowl. 7. More than six (6) chickens per single family or two family residential property. Section 1-101. DEFINITIONS. The following terms, when used in this ordinance, have the meanings ascribed to them: 1. Animal. Animal means dogs and cats. 2. Animal Control Officer. Animal Control Officer means that person or agency designated by the City Manager to control the keeping of animals within Brooklyn Center. 3. At Large means an animal that is off the property of its owner and not under restraint. 4. Chicken is domesticated bird that serves as a meat or egg source. 5. Commercial Kennel. Commercial Kennel means any place limited to C2, I-1, and I-2 zoning districts where the business of keeping, raising, selling, boarding, breeding, showing, treating, or grooming of dogs and other animals is conducted, including pet shops, animal hospitals, and other similar establishments. 6. Coop is a structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the Chapter. 7. Family. Any of the following definitions shall apply: a. A person or persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption, together with any domestic servants or gratuitous guests, maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit; b. Group or foster care of not more than six (6) wards or clients by an authorized person or persons, related by blood, marriage, or adoption, together with any domestic servants or gratuitous guests, all maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit approved and certified by the appropriate public agency; c. A group of not more than five (5) persons not related by blood, marriage, or adoption maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit. 8. Hen shall be defined as a female chicken. 9. Owner. Owner means any person or the parent or guardian of a person under 18 years of age who owns, keeps, or has custody of an animal in the City of Brooklyn Center. 10. Person. Person means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, joint venture or association. 11. Rooster shall be defined as a male chicken. 12. Run is a fully-enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised. 1-130 Chickens. Chickens are only permitted in R1 and R2 Districts. 1. No Roosters. No person shall keep roosters, or adult male chickens, on any property within the city. 2. No Cockfighting. Cockfighting is specifically prohibited within the city. 3. No Slaughtering. The slaughter of chickens is prohibited in the city. 4. Ownership Occupancy. The owner of the chickens shall live in the dwelling on the property. If the property is not owner-occupied, then the property owner must provide a written statement to the City. 5. No Breeding. The raising of chickens for breeding purposes is prohibited in the city. 6. No Chickens in Dwellings or Garages. Chickens over the age of four weeks shall not be kept inside of a dwelling or garage. 7. Chicken Coops and Runs. All persons keeping or maintaining chickens must have a chicken coop to house the chickens and a chicken run. The coop and run must meet the following minimum requirements: a. Coop requirements are as follows: 1. Be fully enclosed and wind proof. 2. Constructed with architecturally appropriate building materials including exterior grade siding and either a metal, composite or shingled roof, or in the alternative, coop shall be purchased from a commercial source that constructs structures specifically to be used as coops for chickens. 3. Coop shall be fully enclosed to prevent any escape by the chickens or entrance by migratory birds. b. Run requirements are as follows: 1. Fence around the run enclosure shall be securely constructed with mesh type material no larger than 1”. 2. Protective overhead netting to keep chickens separated from other animals. c. Total area for coop and covered run is limited to no more than 120 square feet and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. d. Coop and run must be located entirely in the rear yard. e. Coop and run shall be located at least five (5) feet from side or rear lot lines and shall not be erected, altered, or moved, within six (6) feet of the principle building, as measured from exterior wall to exterior wall. f. Coop and run shall be at least 30 feet from an adjacent property's primary residence. g. Chickens must not be allowed to free range unless rear yards are completely fenced in with an opaque fence that is at least six (6) feet in height. h. Coop and run must be removed and site restored if keeping of chickens is discontinued for more than 6 months. i. Building, property maintenance and zoning requirements of Chapters 35. j. Applicable electrical work shall be done according to applicable codes and with appropriate permits. k. Shelter and enclosure must not be located closer to an adjacent street than the owner’s dwelling. l. Any coop that exceeds 30 square feet shall be considered an accessory structure and must meet all requirements in Section 35-530. 8. Prevention of Nuisance Conditions. Owners shall care for chickens in a humane manner and shall prevent nuisance conditions by ensuring the following conditions are met: a. The shelter and enclosure are maintained in good repair, and in a clean and sanitary manner free of vermin and objectionable odors. b. Feces and discarded feed is regularly collected and stored in a leak-proof container with a tight-fitting cover to prevent nuisance odors and the attraction of vermin until it can be disposed properly. c. Chicken feed shall be stored in leak-proof containers with a tight-fitting cover to prevent attracting vermin. d. Chickens shall be secured inside of a shelter from sunset to sunrise each day to prevent nuisance noise and attracting predators. e. Chickens shall remain in either the shelter or enclosure at all times and shall not run at large. f. The shelter shall be winterized to protect the chickens in cold weather. g. Sale of Farm Poultry or Eggs. The Poultry or Eggs produced on site may not be used for the commercial sale.