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Elk REQUEST FOR ACTION <br />.~... <br />.River <br />To Item Number <br />Ci Council 5.5. <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Communi Develo ment November 17, 2008 Chris Leeseber ,Park Planner-Planner <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Request by Jina Andrews for Conditional Use Permit for erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er <br />Veterinary Clinic (Animal & Exotic Wellness Center) Reviewed by <br />Case No. CU 08-23 -Public Hearing <br />Action Requested <br />Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit <br />request for a Veterinary Clinic, as illustrated on drawings dated 9/29/08, with the following conditions: <br />1. As a Conditional Use Permit is not a Building Permit, the applicant shall apply for all <br />require permits. <br />2. A sign permit will be required for any exterior signage. <br />Summary <br />The applicant is proposing an anunal and exotic wellness center which will offer complete medical and <br />surgical services for cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, and pocket pets. Veterinary clinics are <br />listed as a Conditional Use Permit in the C3 zoning district. <br />Planning_Commission Discussion <br />Commissioner Austad recused himself from the item due to potential conflict of interest. The Planning <br />Commission had two questions; one, the proximity to the day care center for allergies and the possibility <br />of loose animals and two, if there would be any overnight boarding/kenneling of the animals. <br />The applicant stated they have no control over the animals while not in the building. The daycare center <br />does have an outdoor play area, but that is fenced off to keep the children together. This should also <br />prevent any stray animal from getting in. The ventilation system is separate from other users as well. <br />The applicant also stated that there is no intention of overnight boarding. She did state that an animal <br />once in a while might have to spend the night if it is not picked up by closing time, but that rarely occurs. <br />Animals that require surgery are not kept overnight and if a late emergency were to occur, they would <br />send the animal elsewhere that can care for the animal overnight. <br />The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request. <br />S:\PL.ANNING MAIN\Case Files\CUP\CU 08-23 Jina Andrews\CU 08-23_CC.doc <br />