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Those that were opposed to the request cited the total number of dogs in the past, they are on the downhill side of the subject property and see everything, and that the applicant should have to follow the same rules as the rest of the city. The applicant spoke to explain what a therapy dog is and the extensive training/time they require to become one, typically about three years. He explained what the dogs do and how they have to be well behaved and quiet because of the environments they go to. He indicated he has no desire to increase his kennel size (number of dogs) and just wants to keep his dogs until they pass away. He will not be breeding the dogs. The dogs are house dogs and do not care to be outside too much and only like. weather that is 65-70 degrees. He stated if he sees that his neighbors have their dog out, he waits to bring his outside. He is outside with the dogs at all times and carries a scooper with him to immediately clean up after the dogs. One commissioner asked what happens when five different dogs may be at the kennel. This was in reference to the comment that CUP's run with the property and not the applicant. Several commissioners agreed that the nature of therapy dogs is well behaved. One commissioner thought that two extra dogs could be an issue given the small lots sizes and proximity to neighbors. A tenth condition requiring the south fence to be opaque was discussed to address one of the concerns by those opposed to the request. PRIVATE KENNEL LICENSE Tim Peterson has made application for a private kennel license in order to keep five dogs. The applicant has submitted all the necessary application materials and has successfully completed a kennel inspection by the Police Department. Kennels are inspected on a yearly basis prior to renewal of the license to ensure that the applicant is meeting the requirements of the ordinance relating to private kennels. A Conditional Use Pernut is required for this license because the property is less than five acres in the R1a zoning district. Approval of the private kennel license should be contingent upon approval of the Conditional Use Permit. ATTACHMENTS ^ Location Map ^ Planning Commission memo dated April 10, 2012 ^ Additional letters from neighbor ^ Photo submitted by neighbor Action Motion by Second by Vote FOllow Up N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 12-05 Peterson Private Kennel\CU 12-OS_CC.docx