5.1. PCSR 08-11-2009REQUEST FOR ACTION
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To Item Number
Plannin Commission 5.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Plannin Items Au t 11, 2009 Chris Leesebe ,Park Planner-Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by Deb Unruh and Tim Marchiafava for a Conditional Jerem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
Use Permit for a private kennel, Reviewed by
Case No. CU 09-17 -Public Hearing
Action Requested
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit
(CUP)-Private Kennel request with the following conditions:
1. No on-site commercial activities such as breeding, boarding or selling shall be allowed.
2. The private kennel shall be limited to five (5) dogs over the age of 6 months. Additional
dogs will require an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit.
3. Animal waste shall be disposed of per Section 10-9.
4. The applicant shall receive a private kennel license from the City Council.
5. All Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.
Background/Discussion
The applicant, with their five dogs, has lived at this property for five years and is requesting a Conditional
Use Permit for five dogs.
Attachments
• Location Map
• Applicant's Narrative
• Applicant's Private Kennel Application
• Letters of Support
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General Information
Private Kennel Conditional Use Permit
Uniul~/Maichiafava
Applicant Unruh/Marchiafava
60 Day Rule The application has been deemed complete as of July 15, 2009.
The City must take action by September 15, 2009
Requested Action Conditional Use Permit -Private Kennel
Location and Size 19119 Waco Street
One Acre
Location Existing Use Land Use Plan Designation Current Zoning
Subject
Property Single Family Urban Residential R1b-Single Family
North Single Family Urban Residential R1b-Single Family
South Single Family Urban Residential R1b-Single Family
East Single Family Urban Residential R1b-Single Family
West Single Family Urban Residential R1b-Single Family
Overview
The Zoning Ordinance, Section 30-991 (d) (12) requires a private kennel license for residential
properties where more that 3 dogs reside. In the R1b zoning district, Private Kennels is a
Conditional Use Permit on parcels less than 5 acres in size. The subject property is one acre in size.
Private Kennels is defined as: any premises avhere more tJhan three dogs or three cats over the age of six months
are harbored or kept, except for a commercial kennel. Any premises of ten acres or more that are used to harbor or
keep up to ten cats over the age of six months shall be excluded from this definition as long as all of the cats have been
spayed or neutered.
In early June, the City received a "number of allowed dogs" complaint regarding the subject
property. The Code Enforcement Official sent a notification letter to the applicant indicating the
violation and explained what process they needed to complete in order to have five dogs. The
applicant promptly applied for their CUP.
The applicant has lived at this property for five years and has had five dogs for all of those years.
There is a small fenced area directly behind the house where the dogs are kept a majority of the
time.
There is no documented history of excessive barking, dogs running at large or aggressive animals.
The applicant's narrative addresses obedience, exercise, feces and noise.
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Private Kennel Conditional Use Permit
Umuh/Marchiafava
A private kennel license is subject to annual inspection by the Police Chief. Additionally, if the
conditions of the Conditional Use Permit are not followed, the City may revoke the CUP.
The following Ordinance Sections address Noise and Feces:
Sec. 10-7. Noisy animals.
It shall be unlalvful for any person to ou~n, keep, have in h. is possession, or harbor any animal avhich, by frequent and habitual
hoaailing, yepin~ barking or otherwise, shall cause serious annoyance or disturbance to persons or to the neighborhood; provided,
hoavever, th. at the provisions of this section shall not apply to duly authorised hospitals or clinics established and operating for the
treatment of small animals. No person shall be convicted under the provisions of this section except upon evidence from 50 percent
of the adult residents living within 500 feet of the residence o f the animal complained of or from fourpersons each of a d~erent
household, whichever is less, and no avarrant shall be issued except after written notice has been mailed or delivered to the occupant
of the premises where such animal is kept or h. arbored advising that a complaint has been made about the animal and calling
attention to the provisions o f this section.
Sec: 10-9. Removal o, animal feces.
(a~ Any person having the custody or control of any dog or domestic animal shall have the responsibility for cleaning up any feces
of the animal and disposing of such feces in a sanitary manner. It shall furthermore be the duty of any person having custody or
control of any dog or domestic animal on or about any public place or private property of another to have in such person's
possession suitable equipment for the picking up, removal, and sanitary disposal of animal feces. The provisions of this subsection
shall not apply to a guide dog accompanying a blind person or to a service dog accompanying a disabled person or to a dog when
used in police or resczre activities. Every person convicted of a violation o_ f this subsection shall be punished by a fine of not more
than ,~ 100.00.
Applicable Regulations
Conditional Use Permit
The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location:
1. I•Y/ill not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of otherproperty in the immediate
vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience orgeneral welfare of the neighborhood or the
~iy.
Z Dill be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
3. Dill not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacantproperty.
4. mill be served adequately by and will not adversey affect essential public facilities and services including
streets, police and fire protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer ystems, pay ks and schools; and
will not, in particular, create tra~c congestion or interference with tra~c on adjacent and neighboring public
thoroughfares.
5. Wlill not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be
detrimental to anypersons orproperty because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or
znbrations.
6. Dill not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
7. 1Ylill fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and
standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city.
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Private Kennel Conditional Use Pemut
Uruul~/Marchiafava
If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by
findings or a report stating how the proposed use does not complywith the standards set forth in
Section 30-654.
In the review of the standards for CUP as outlined, it appears that the request is consistent with all
of these standards.
Action Motion by Second by Vote
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CONDITIONAL USE NARRATIVE
Tim Marchiafava and Deb Unruh reside at 19119 Waco Street NW Elk River, MN 55330.
Together, we own 5 domestic dogs, all rescued animals.
We are applying for a private kennel license due to having more than 3 dogs on less
than 5 acres of land. This private kennel license is not requested to board other's
animals nor do we intend to breed our animals (they are all altered) nor do we sell any
animals. These are domestic house pets. Our property includes about 1 acre.
All of the dogs have been taken to numerous obedience classes in order to provide the
best training and structure for the group. We utilize leashes and electronic collars to
continually control any barking situation that may occur. If the dogs make some noise,
we are always right there in the yard or garage and bring them inside immediately so
as not to disturb our neighbors.
The animals are walked and exercised on a daily basis and there are no feces in our
yard. When not in the yard, the dogs stay in the garage, a clean area and when they
are kenneled up, they rarely make any noise. We go outside with our dogs pretty much
every time they go out into the yard, and they are never left unsupervised. If they are
outside of the fence, it is always on a leash for a walk. They do not run at large and
are always contained either in the back yard fenced area or in the garage.
All of our dogs are current and up to date on all shots, none of them are mean or
vicious or would cause any harm to anyone in the neighborhood. They do not and have
not attacked any person ever. They have never damaged anyone's property, nor have
they ever done any business' in any other person's yard.
We are very responsible pet owners and have always been as courteous and
considerate of our neighbors as possible. We are not the only pet owners in this
neighborhood; there are numerous other dogs in our area.
Elk.~~ CITY OF ELK
RIVER
R.x.v~'-1 PRIVATE KENNEL APPLICATION
13065 Orono Parltivay
Lll, River, lIN 55330
CHECKLIST
(T'be.re iterrzr rrrri.rt be .rrrbmitted before .rtc~avil/,read to City Corrrrc'i! for• c~~ror~trl.~
• No person shall own, harbor, or keep upon his premises more than 3 dogs or three
cats over the age of six months unless a private kennel permitted has been obtained.
If the premises are 10 acres or more, the person may own, l.eep, or harbor up to ten
cats over the age of six months as long as they have been spayed and neutered and
documentation as to that fact is provided.
This license expires on December 31 of each year.
Ail annual inspection by the Police Department is required.
Council approval is required.
Is a Conditional Use Permit required? Always check with the Planning Deparhnent
Yes Private kennels are allowed in:
R1 -Permitted if on 5 buildable acres or greater, excluding lots
^ No located in cluster subdivision
-CLIP required for less than 5 buildable acres or lots located
in cluster subdivision
Al (Accessory use) No CUP Required
*No private kennel license may be issued in any of the other residential
districts.
Fees-$50 for Kennel License
o Dog License $10 each /2 yrs.
o Cat License $10 each /2 yrs.
ff q Conditionol Lire Permit i,r required additiorrcrl fees will cp~~,,
Attach copy of Conditional Use Permit terms and conditions for riv
if applicable. p ate kennel,
^ Kennel inspection completed (/I Corrrrrrrrrrill, Service O~c'er•fiom tGe Police De ar-
corrtcrcl yorr rz~crfc/irr~ the irr.~ectiorz) ~ tmerrt will
FORM
T~'o . a c Cit ~ A lication DESCRIPTION
Re nests basic information about the a licant
Animal Ordinance
Co ~ of the cit ~'s ordinance
CITY OF ELK RIVER
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PERMIT APPLICATION
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Zoning designation of kennel location
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5. Phone number of applicant ~~ ~ _ 2 ? ~` y ~ ~ o~ Gf vtej 7 ~ 3 - ~-~ - fo5 ~~
G How many animals will be kept at the kennel?
7. Describe the breed, size and city license tag number of each animal to be kept at the
kennel
BREED
SIZE
LIC. #
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8. Describe the provisions made for each of the following activities:
A. Type of shelter and bedding 0.1 A~ e h.D y S ed i ~ ~-tn ~ c.FC.~.~ ~' ,
B. I-Ieating, lighting, and ventilation t~" P1.~~-C-C~. ~ ~ i 4 h~~'~
C. Temperature control ~'f-~~ - ~ w ~~f ~ '~ e
D. Storage/refrigeration of food supplies ~,,C~c dQc~ Y~C~CY
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E. Waste disposal ~Q~ tr-/
F. Noise 11~r/1!l'1'lCe ~ - i?C-'t~e/^ tJN Vde!'t/e~ C~
G. Veterinary care _~ ~ ( trJA TTl G[~~' y ~ ~ r`
H. Supervision of animalsli@.{Z rt t°.`~°G~ ~'~`I, ire Lt ~G.t~~(
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Proof of rabies vaccination must be provided for all animals ~e~ C~~t(1~1'1 ~~
I am fazzzilicrr° ra~ith .orate laws crud local orz/incrnce.r re~arzlin~ the care and treatnaerrt of animals and oiler ation
of kezrnclr and Leave reviewed the Code of Ordinances for the City of Elk Ka'ver; Chapter 70, and represent
that the aGove de.rcrzhed kennel activities will Ge operated cozrsistezrt with state lain and local orzlinance.r crr
des~c•~zhed aGove. I acknowledge that I Leave answered the gnestion.r on this applic•atiozr tare and correctly. I ab•o
nnder:rtazad that this per~zzit zzznrt be renewed each
For Office Use
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1~pplication I~ee Paid:
City Council Meeting Date for Conditional Use Permit:
Kennel Inspection Completed:
Comments:
Council Approval Granted:
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CERTIFICATE OF VACCINATION
Date of Rabies Vaccination: 01-15-08
Next Rabies Vaccination On: 01-14-10
VETERINARY CLINIC
Rice Pet Clinic
111 West County Road C
St. Paul, MN 55117
651-484-6222
This is to certify...
Certificate No: 0
Previous Rabies Vaccination: <oldtag>
OWNER OF ANIMAL
Deb Unruh
19119 Waco NW
Elk River, MN 55330
County:
THAT I HAVE VACCINATED AGAINST RABIES THE ANIMAL DESCRIBED BELOW.
Patient information...
PATIENT: Bria TAG NO: 5218
SPECIES: Canine WEIGHT: 70.30
SEX: Spayed Female AGE: 5Y
Color and markings: White
Signed .yc off---' v ~,~ ~ ,~ ~.-c_i~4 ~~.
Timothy W. Krienke, DVM License: 021-85
Vaccinations done...
01-15-08 TK Rabies Canine - 2 yr 01-14-10
02-27-07 TK DHPP-2 year 02-26-09
09-27-05 *** Bordetella -Annual
04-12-05 KA DHPPC -Annual
08-27-03 TK Bordetella-Intranasal
04-21-03 JF Rabies Canine - 1 yr
03-07-03 JF DHPPC 2(booster-1 mo)
Rabies Vaccine Information...
MFG BY: MERIA SER.NO: 18068D
LOT EXP: 11-11-08 ADM: Sq
5mucr~
CERTIFICATE OF VACCINATION
Date of Rabies Vaccination: 01-15-08
Next Rabies Vaccination On: 01-14-10
VETERINARY CLINIC
Rice Pet Clinic
111 West County Road C
St. Paul, MN 55117
651-484-6222
This is to certify...
Certificate No: 0
Previous Rabies Vaccination: <oldtag>
OWNER OF ANIMAL
Deb Unruh
19119 Waco NW
Elk River, MN 55330
County:
THAT I HAVE VACCINATED AGAINST RABIES THE ANIMAL DESCRIBED BELOW.
Patient information...
PATIENT: Smudge TAG NO: 5219
SPECIES: Canine WEIGHT: 14.00
SEX: Neutered Male AGE: 5Y
Color and markings: Black And Silver
Signed yl t; % !/G/
Timothy W. Krienke, DVM
Vaccinations done...
~ Wit. (~ ~ f~-
01-15-08 TK Rabies Canine - 2 yr
02-27-07 TK DHPP-2 year
09-27-05 **'~ Bordetella -Annual
04-12-05 KA DHPPC -Annual
08-27-03 TK Bordetella-Intranasal
04-21-03 JF Rabies Canine - 1 yr
03-07-03 JF DHPPC 2(booster-1 mo)
Rabies Vaccine Information...
License: 021-85
01-14-10
02-27-09
MFG BY: MERIA SER.NO: 18068D
LOT EXP: 11-11-08 ADM: Sq
ALL PETS VET HOSPITAL & EQUINE SERVICE
Zimmerman MN
(763) 856-8387
Client :Deb Unruh
19119 Waco St. NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Phone : (763) 221-6584
Patient : Dakotah Acct No.: 2322 B
Species :Canine Breed German Shepherd
Sex : FS Dog
DOB :11/14/1995 Color White
RABIES VACCINATION INFORMATION
Rabies Rabvac 3
Date Vaccinated 04/04/2009 Tag No. 2332
Serial No. 1215315A Expires 04/03/2012
Vaccine Type Killed Producer Fort Dodge
I hereby certify that I have vaccinated this animal in accordance with the company's
recommendation for the vaccine used on the above date.
~~
Sic~r(ature of licensed veterinarian admirrfstering vaccine.
Jessi Ostenson
ALL PETS VET HOSPITAL & EQUINE SERVICE
Zimmerman MN
(763) 856-8387
Client :Deb Unruh
19119 Waco St. NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Phone : (763) 221-6584
Patient :Diablo
Species :Canine
Sex : FS
DOB :03/05/2008
Acct No.: 2322 D
Breed Husky
Dolor White
RABIES VACCINATION INFORMATION
Rabies Rabvac 3
Date Vaccinated 04/04/2009 Tag No. 2330
Serial No. 1215315A Expires 04/03/2012
Vaccine Type Killed Producer Fort Dodge
I hereby certify that I have vaccinated this animal in accordance with the company's
recommendation for the vaccine used on the above date.
Sign ure of licensed veterinarian administeri vaccine.
Jessi Ostenson
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ALL PETS VET HOSPITAL & EQUINE SERVICE
Zimmerman MN
(763) 856-8387
Client :Deb Unruh
19119 Waco St. NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Phone : (763) 221-6584
Patient : Kangas
Species :Canine
Sex : FS
DOB :03/05/2002
Acct No.: 2322 C
Breed Husky
Color Cream/Tan
RABIES VACCINATION INFORMATION
Rabies Rabvac 3
Date Vaccinated 04/04/2009
Serial No. 1215315A
Vaccine Type Killed
Tag No. 2331
Expires 04!03/2012
Producer Fort Dodge
I hereby certify that I have vaccinated this animal in accordance with the company's
recommendation for the vaccine used on the above date.
V/"' 1
Sig tore of licensed veterinarian administerin vaccine.
Jessi Ostenson
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' Asti Pets vet Hospital & Equine ServicesA LLC
26233 2nd Street East, #300, PO Box
Zimmerman, MN 55398
Phone: (763) 856-VETS (8387)
Fax: (763) 856-8373
Website: www.altpetsvethospital.com
Email: altpetsvh@yahoo.com
2009 1
Apr 04
Deb Unruh (# 2322) ,
19119 Waco St. NW
InVOICe NfUnlher
Elk River, MN 55330
11370
_ -
Brla (# E)
Rabies V accination:
Species: Canine Sex: Female Spayed Canine DHPP Vaccination: 04/04/2010
_ _ _ Age; 6 years and 4 me~nths old. _ _ _. _ _ _Bordetsllal'accination: -- -
Breed: German Shepherd Dog Lyme Vaccination: 04/04/2010
Coat Color: white
Heartworm TcsC
Weight: Ulbs.
Rabies Tag Number: Fecal Flotation Test:
Date Code Description Qty Price
04/04/2009 v54o DHLPP/Lyme Vaccination -Annual' 1 nor $ 40.00
~si3a Heartworm Test, Antigen 1 Fich $ 20.00
Total for Bria: $ 60.00
Dakotah (# B) Rabies Vaccination: 04/03/2012
Species: Canine Sex: Femalc Spayed Canine DHPP Vaccination:
Age: 13 years and 5 months old. Bordetella Vaccination:
Breed: Getman Shepherd Dog Lyme Vaccination:
Coat Color: White Heartworm Test:
Weight: 60 lbs.
Rabies Tag Number: 2332 Fecal Flotation Test:
Date Code Description Qty Price
oa/04/2009 V538 Rabies Vaccination - 3-Year (Canine)' 1 nee $ 15.00
• L684 Heartworm Test, Antigen 1 s.~h $ 20.00
M4s226 Frontline Plus-Canine 45-88 Ibs 6-Pack2 1 6-Peek $ 104.00+a
Mas22 Frontline Plus-Canine 45-88 Ibs2 1 Touts) $ 0.00
Total for Dakotah: $ 139.00
j)LabjO (# D) Rabies Vaccination: 0410 3/2 0 1 2
Species: Canine Sex: Female Spayed Cattinc DHPP Vaccination: 04/04/2010
Age: 1 year and 1 month old. Bordetella Vaccination:
Breed: Husky
Coat Color: Whitt Lyme Vaccination: 04/04/2010
Weight: 0 Ibs. Heartworm Test:
Rabies Tag Number: 2330 Fecal Flotation Test:
-
oa/0412009 v5ao DHLPP/Lyme Vaccination -Annual' -,
1 n~
$
40.00
V538 Rabies Vaccination - 3-Year (Canine)' 1 n~ $ 15.00
t_ssa Heartworm Test, Antigen 1 ~,, $ 20.00
Total for Diablo: $ 75.00
(Copy of Original Invoice Number11370)
Page 1 of 2
Cashier:JMl
Deb Unruh (# 2322)
Kangas (# C) - Caztinued
:Kangas (# C) Rabies Vaccination: 04/03/2012
Species: Canine Sex: Female Spayed Canine DHPP Vaccination: 04/04/2010
Age: 7 years and 1 month old. Bordetella Vaccination:
Breed: Husky Lyme Vaccination: 04/04/2010
Coat Color: Creazr>/Tan Hear[worm Test:
Weight: O lbs.
Rabies Tag Number: 233] Fecal 1~'lotation Test:
. , _ _.
Date Code Description Qty Price
o4/oa/2009 V540 DHLPPlLyme Vaccination -Annual' 1 nee $ 40.00
~
v538 Rabies Vaccination - 3-Year (Canine) t v„~ $ 15.00
t_684 Heartworm Test, Antigen 1 ~~h $ 20.00
Total for Kangas: $ 75.00
_.
Smudge (# A) Rabies Vaccination:
--
-
_ -
_ Species: Canine Sex: Male Neutered Canine DHPP Vaccination: 04/04/2010
Age: 6 years and 4 months old. Bordetella Vaccination:
Breed: German Shepherd Dog Lyme Vaccination: 04/04/2010
Coat Color: BlacldTan
Heartworm Test:
Weight: 68 ms.
Rabies Tag Number: Fecal Flotation Test:
Date Code Description oty Price
oa/o4/loos v5ao DHLPPlLyme Vaccination -Annual' 1 t>~ $ 40.00
I_ssa Heartworm Test, Antigen 1 r:~~n $ 20.00
Total for Smudge: $ 60.00
Dr. Jessi Ostenson Total Products:
Sales Tax:
Total Invoice:
Check
/,~,, a , Total Payments -Thank you:
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$ 409.00
$ 6.76
$ 415.76
$ 415.76
$ 415.76
Notes
' It is not uncommon for a dog to be a little sleepy or not as active after a vaccination. Sometimes they will be sore where the injection was given.
Abnormal reactions to vaccines include swollen eyelids or lips and difficulty breathing or swallowing. Please call the clinic if you notice any of these
symptoms.
2Frontline needs to be applied on the same day every month to prevent fleas and ticks. No bathing or swimming 24-48 hours before and after
applying.
(Copy of Original Invoice Number11370) Page 2 of 2 Cashier:JMl
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July 8, 2009
To whom it may concern;
I would like to comment with regard to Tim and Deb obtaining a conditional use permit and kennel
license in Elk River.
First and Foremost, I would like to commend Tim and Deb for being such extremely responsible dog
owners. They exercise and train with their dogs on a consistent basis. They have attending numerous
training classes and have very nice well behaved social dogs. It is evident that they have spent many
hours training and working with their dogs, and have done an absolute wonderful job.
I have visited Tim and Deb's house and I'm familiar with their set up for the dogs. They have a beautiful
back yard with a fenced play area for the dogs and they have dedicated their garage for an impressive
"Dog Room." Very comfortable, quite, clean, heated and air conditioned. Beyond acceptable
accommodations for a dog. Deb has always been very concerned about her dogs making noise and we
have talked about how to eliminate the unwanted barking, however, dogs bark when they play, it's the
natural thing for them to do. She is always taking into consideration of her surroundings and if it gets
noisy more than a few minutes she brings them inside. I have never driven by her house, being one of
her distant neighbors, and heard her dogs barking and/or carrying on.
Tim and Deb have a wonderful set up for their dogs and provide excellent care for them. I would highly
recommend Tim and Deb to be granted a conditional use permit/Kennel license.
Maureen Ivers
Elk River K9
Dog Obedience Training Center
July 7, 2009
To Whom It May Concern:
I am sending this letter of support and recommendation for Tim Marchiafava and Deb
Unruh who reside at 19119 Waco St NW in Elk River, in reference to their application
for a kennel permit.
I live at 19008 Waco St NW just a few homes away and I want to share with you my
observation regarding the care of their animals. I do walk by their property almost on a
daily basis with my dog. If the dogs are outside in the gated area they will see us and may
bark, however Tim and Deb are always right there to discipline them and remove them
from the yard immediate as to not create any noise for the neighbors. Also when I visit
their home I can attest to the training that they do with their animals as well. The animals
are under continuous supervision, frequently exercised and the yard is kept clean of any
animal wastes.
Tim and Deb are very responsible pet owners and I would be support them to receive a
kennel permit in order for them to retain their existing animals.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have in regards to this issue.
Thank you,
Susan Perkins
19008 Waco St NW
Elk River, MN 55330
763-257-4965
July 6, 2009
To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept this letter as my support of issuing a permit and private kennel license to Deborah Unruh
and Timothy Marchiafava residing at 19119 Waco Street NW Elk River, MN. I understand that having
more than 3 pets is cause to wonder if the animals are being well cared for or are a nuisance to the
neighborhood for noise, safety, orodors/cleanliness. Let me assure you that I do not believe any of
these to be issues for these pet owners but am pleased that the city does look into these cases to be
certain the health and welfare of the pets is up to standard.
As a Veterinary Technologist, I can assure you that the care and training received by their dogs is second
to none. And as a personal friend who spends a fair amount of time at their residence as well as a 3
month period that I lived with Deb at a former residence, I have witnessed the behavior of all the dogs
as well as the discipline given by the owners both day and night.
All of the dogs have attended puppy training classes, are kept up on all vaccines, and are exercised
multiple times per day. Deb works from home and is able to walk the dogs at least once a day as well as
let them out for their own exercise multiple times per day in the large fenced in area in the back yard.
This area is at least 100'x50' which is ample room for them to play. This area is poop-scooped every
single day to maintain cleanliness and for the health of the dogs. I know of no one who keeps their lawn
so meticulously clean of dog messes.
These dogs are NEVER let off leash to run the neighborhood as ('ve seen others do. They are always
walked on leash. None of the dogs are aggressive and are of any danger to children or adults in the
neighborhood. Barking is ceased within less than 5 minutes time and they are all trained with bark
collars if necessary -such as when other dogs are out in the area. It is always expected that dogs will
bark atone another but it is up to the owner to keep it under control. I firmly believe that Deb and Tim
work diligently on this. If the barking is not able to be stopped promptly, the dogs are put inside so as
not to disturb anyone. All dogs stay in their own .beds/crates in the air conditioned/heated garage.
Deb and Tim call on me occasionally for professional and medical advice if there is a concern with any of
their dogs and have even contacted me for behavioral advice and for products to help their neighbors
with their pets when they notice an issue. I cannot give a higher recommendation for pet owners and
hope that you will consider this when determining their qualifications for the above listed licenses.
Please fee! free to contact me regarding these statements at any time. I can be reached by phone at
612-414-1268.
Sincerely,
Maria O'Connor, CVT