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. . . Planning Commission Minutes December 16, 2003 Page 3 Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit with the eight conditions listed in the staff report to the Commission dated December 16, 20003. Commissioner Franz asked if they could get 32 trees as required by the code on the site. Mr. Leeseberg stated that they could increase the tree size, which would reduce the number of required trees by half. Temporary Vice-Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. Mr. Lynn Hendrickson of Abfalter's Concrete stated that they are concerned with the required number of tress and would like to see them reduced in order to utilize the site efficiently. The fence line needs to be moved as close as possible to the property lines. With there being no public commented temporary Vice-Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER FRANZ MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST. COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.3. Request by Maureen Ivers for a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Canine Obedience and Daycare Facility, Public Hearing - Case No. CU 03-35 Chris Leeseberg presented the staff report for this item. Maureen Ivers requests a conditional use permit to operate a dog daycare and training center at 9942 Highway 10. Mr. Leeseberg reviewed the site conditions, the layout of the facility, the hours of operation, and the number of staff to utilize the site. Ms. Ivers provided an overview of the internal exercise facility, and discussed the training practices proposed to be utilized at the facility. Staff recommends approval of the request with the five conditions listed in the staff report. T emporaty Vice-Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. Commissioner Franz inquired as to the procedure for disposal of dog waste. Ms; Ivers responded that it is to be picked up immediately. Commissioner Franz asked how noise would impact adjacent tenants. Ms. Ivers stated that dogs that are at play do not really bark or make a substantial amount of noise, especially when they are in a pack-like setting. The tenants basis are well-insulated and the noise issue has also been addressed with the building owner. Chair-Pederson arrived at this time (7:15). With there being no public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Franz stated that he was concerned with dog feces being placed in the trash, as he believed that this was an illegal activity. Ms. Ivers stated that she did check with animal health and they did not indicate that it could not be placed in the trash. Commissioner Ropp asked about the outdoor animal activity. Ms. Ivers stated that the dogs would be taken outside for the purposes of elimination and that a special area had been