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receiving a request for these facilities. One city approved this type of facility as a “daycare” via the <br />conditional use permit (CUP) process. <br /> <br />With this information, staff spoke with the applicant and noted that the best avenue for approval would <br />be to amend the ordinance and clearly identify dog daycare facilities as a permitted use in the C-1 zoning <br />district. The applicant applied for the amendment, and staff will bring the ordinance amendment to the <br />City Council on November 7, 2016, following the Planning Commission meeting on October 25, 2016. <br /> <br />Comprehensive Plan <br />The subject property is guided by the Mississippi Connections which seeks to reinvent the area as a <br />destination for a variety of uses and activities. The redevelopment framework was adopted by the City <br />Council in November, 2012. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />Site Plan <br />As detailed in the site plan, there will be a two phased approach to the building. The first phase includes <br />outdoor recreation areas and a staff lounge on the second floor. As the business grows and overnight <br />boarding increases, additional kennels will be provided on the second floor to accommodate overnight <br />boarding. A staff residence will also be included to provide 24 care opportunities for all dogs kept <br />overnight. Residential uses associated with a principal use are allowed as a conditional use in the Central <br />Commercial (C-1) zoning district. <br /> <br />Setback <br />The proposed accessory structure located in the outdoor storage area must meet the setbacks outlined in <br />the Central Commercial district for accessory structures. As indicated in the proposed site plan, all <br />setbacks will be met. <br /> <br />Building and Architecture <br />Floor plans have been included with the application. The proposed exterior of building is staying the <br />same with the addition of a door to the rear of the building, accessing the proposed outdoor play area. <br />An outdoor play area is proposed in the rear of the building and will house a small storage shed. The <br />outdoor play area and storage shed will be completely enclosed by a six foot opaque fence. <br /> <br />The site plan shows a refuse collection area. All refuse collection containers shall be stored within a <br />closed enclosure facility at all times, large enough to accommodate the collection of all materials. The <br />identified collection area will help guarantee all refuse containers and materials shall be out of sight, at all <br />times, from neighboring properties and street. <br /> <br />Landscaping <br />A preliminary plan provided to staff, illustrates additional shrubbery along the building, in the play area <br />and on the fence. The existing property provides no landscaping, as the property is completely covered in <br />asphalt. The proposed plan provides additional greenery to soften the appearance of asphalt. The <br />proposed landscaping is adequate for the space and no additional landscaping, than what has been <br />provided in the landscape plan, is being recommended. <br /> <br />Parking and Access <br />Based on the ordinance for office space, a total of 15 parking stalls would be required. The preliminary <br />site plan proposes 16 surface parking stalls. This plan eliminates nine of the existing stalls for the outdoor <br />play area. The proposed plan provides an adequate number of onsite parking stalls. Staff recommends <br /> <br /> <br />