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Saint Francis council defers proposed private dog park at 3737 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue, directs staff to work with applicants
Summary
After an extended discussion about zoning, code changes and infrastructure needs, the Common Council deferred action on a proposed private, self‑service dog park at 3737 South Kinnickinnic Avenue and directed staff to work with the applicants to produce a comprehensive proposal.
The Common Council of the City of Saint Francis on Jan. 7 deferred action on a request to change zoning for 3737 South Kinnickinnic Avenue to permit a private, reservation‑based dog park and directed staff to work with the applicants to refine a comprehensive proposal.
The proposal, which the Planning Commission recommended for scheduling a public hearing, would allow a fenced, reservation‑only dog park with no on‑site supervision and minimal structures beyond fencing. The council and staff identified multiple outstanding legal and logistical hurdles, including nonconformance with the city comprehensive plan, the zoning code and the fence and off‑street parking ordinances.
Paul (Staff member) summarized the planning and code issues the council would need to address before the city could lawfully approve the use. Paul said the site does not meet the city’s comprehensive plan goals because it would provide little or no increase in taxable improvements and therefore “it would be illegal for the council to approve it…
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