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13. A commercial kennel license from the City of Elk River must be obtained. Background/Discussion The property is zoned C1 (Central Business District) where Commercial Kennels require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The applicant is seeking a CUP to operate a doggy daycare and/or boarding facility. The property is an existing building on a fully paved parcel with no green space. They are not proposing any interior or exterior modifications to the building,parking lot, or signage. The site can be accessed from 3rd Street and Railroad Drive and there are approximately 70 parking stalls for the entire property, seven of which are provided on the west side of the structure,where the business will be located. The site plan shows this west side of the structure to be utilized for the dogs to exercise and to relieve themselves. Staff recommends an outdoor exercise area shall be defined by a six-foot-tall opaque fence. The property is currently used for dog training, and they would like to also use it for overflow from their current daycare and boarding business located at 503 Jackson Avenue.When being used for daycare/boarding,this facility will not be accessible to the public. Owners will drop their dogs off at 503 Jackson Avenue and employees will transfer dogs between facilities. Owners will also pick up their dogs at 503 Jackson Avenue. There will be at least one employee for every 15 dogs on the property during the day,and one employee on-site in the overnight hours. They estimate 20-30 dogs may occupy the building. Applicable Regulations In approving a Conditional Use Permit,the council may impose such specific conditions with regard to the development or operation of the proposed use as it considers necessary to satisfy the seven standards set forth in Section 30-654 and the requirements contained in this article and to promote compatibility with and minimize any potentially adverse effects upon adjacent properties, the neighborhood or the city. The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: 1. mill not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience orgeneral welfare of the neighborhood or the city. Due to barking dogs and waste,the use could detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other properties in the immediate vicinity or the comfort and general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. Staff is recommending these conditions: ■ Dogs shall be leashed/kenneled when being transferred from vehicles to the building and vice versa. ■ Waste shall be picked up immediately and disposed of in a sealed container. ■ Animals are allowed outside only under direct supervision. ■ No more than four (4) animals per supervisor shall be allowed outside the fenced area and will be leashed at all times. ■ Outdoor play shall only occur between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ■ The outdoor play area shall be defined by a six-foot-tall opaque fence.Vinyl, or other, slats in chain link fencing shall not be used. ■ Noise shall be mitigated as to not create a public nuisance for adjoining tenants and properties. If a dog, or dogs, continuously barks (over 5 minutes),they shall be immediately brought inside.