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Planning Commission Minutes May 8, 2007 --------------------------- Page 5 them because they did not agreed to the offer proposed by the developer, after he cut the agreed upon price for their property in half. He stated that there are dogs everywhere in the neighborhood, barking at all hours of the night. He stated that they plan to control the barking by not having the dogs outside when they bark. Mrs. Osman stated that she will bring the dogs inside if they are barking. Ms. Osman explained that she began her business by first going to the clients' homes to care for their dogs, and has found there is a need for this type of business. She noted that when she became aware that a kennel license was required, she made application for the conditional use permit as required. Mr. Osman stated that they talked with the County regarding the manure issue and they are following the manure management plan they were given. Commissioner Anderson asked if there was an access to bring the dogs to indoor kennel space. Mr. Osman stated yes. Commissioner Anderson asked if the pole barn on the site was for horses, and if the horses were boarded. Mrs. Osman stated that the pole barn was for her own horses and no horses were boarded for others. Mary Monte, 17252 Polk Street -Stated that dogs in the neighborhood are a nuisance, and more dogs would mean more would be using her yard for a bathroom. Mrs. Osman stated that she brings a plastic bag with her to clean up after the dogs when walking them. Commissioner Staul asked if the Osmans have a way of identifying the dogs. Mrs. Osman stated that the dogs cannot leave the yard, and they are leashed when walking. Commissioner Staul suggested that the dogs be identified by a tag or collar, so that in the event one of them got away, they could be easily identified. Mrs. Osman stated that in the contract with her clients, they are required to have identification tags. Mr. Osman stated the dogs would always be kept in an enclosed area. Vice-Chair Scott asked if someone is typically home at all times. Mrs. Osman stated yes. There being no further public comment, Vice-Chair Scott closed the public hearing. Commissioner Westgaard asked if the Osmans were currently operating the business. Mrs. Osman stated yes, to a small extent. He asked if she was requested the license for only up to six dogs. Mrs. Osman stated yes, for three dogs. She noted that she applied for the license when she became aware one was required. Commissioner Westgaard stated that he understood the neighbors' concerns and he felt the conditions of the permit addressed those concerns. He noted that the city has a nuisance ordinance to address issues such as barking dogs. He stated he had no issue with the use as proposed, since the applicant has stated her willingness to move the dogs indoors if barking is a problem. Commissioner Staul questioned whether or not the request meets #1 and #5 of the standards for conditional use permits. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the Osmans have awell- insulated structure to prevent the noise of barking dogs from reaching the neighbors. Mr. Leeseberg noted that the applicants are allowed to operate with three dogs currently, and that the conditions of the permit address barking dogs. Commissioner Staul asked how the conditions are enforced. Mr. Leeseberg stated that if the conditions are not met, the conditional use permit can be revoked. Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart stated that this is a "site specific" request and that the use is allowed to continue forever unless the conditions are not met, or the use ceases for a period of six months. He stated that there may be some impact in perpetuity, and they need