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Case File: CU 07-10 Page 3 Commercial Kennel License Laura Osman Per the applicant's narrative, nuisance barking will be monitored carefully, and excessive barkers will be brought inside. This may be difficult to police, and the use in general may be inconsistent with the population density anticipated in the immediate area. Other than those persons who reside on the premises, there will be no additional employees and the hours of operation are proposed to be 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A parking demand should not be created in which the current driveway can accommodate. The driveway can accommodate up to six vehicles, however, it is unlikely that six vehicle will be dropping off dogs at one time. The applicant is proposing one small sign near the end of the driveway or mailbox. City ordinance does not allow signage in the right-of-way. The signage shall be located on the property and shall not exceed two (2) square feet in size. Comprehensive Plan The subject property has a High Density Residential land use and is part of a larger land mass in which the City Council has approved a concept master plan. This has been known as the 175th redevelopment area. Based on the High Density Residential land use, expansion of the Urban Service District could be anticipated. The Planning Commission did review a concept for a commercial recreational facility for this area at their April workshop meeting. This was scheduled for City Council workshop review, but was tabled. Natural Resources The Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) does not indicate any natural resource on the subject properly. Planning Commission Action One resident spoke at the public hearing and expressed his concerns with the request. He stated the area is a residential neighborhood and the increased noise from barking would not be desired. He also submitted a petition from surrounding property owners that are not in favor of the request. A second resident did state that there are many dogs in the area and spoke of the concern of dog waste, in general, in people's yard. The applicant gave a brief history of the negative relationship between themselves and the surrounding neighbors in regards to the past attempts of land acquisitions to assemble a larger tract of land for development. There was discussion related to when a Commercial Kennel License is required. Section 30-1 Definitions states: Kennel, commercial, means a'!Y premises where more than three (3) animals over six months if age are boarded, trained or bred for compensation. The applicant currendy does provide kenneling service for up to three dogs on site, which does not require a kennel license. The applicant was asked if the dogs would have any type of identification indicating they were from the kennel, should one ever get out of the kennel. Staff spoke with the applicant after the meeting, and they said they would be willing to attach tags to the dog's collars with information on where they came from. S:\pLANNING\Case Files\CUP\CU 07-10 Osman\CU 07-1O_CC-2.doc