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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 August 11, 2009 --------------------------- written comments from Larry and RoxyBrown, 10030 213 Avenue, expressing concern with the potential for barking dogs and aggressive behavior of dogs. Chair Scott opened the public hearing. Dennis Drews, 21200 Jarvis Street - stated he questioned how the applicant will be able to give that number of dogs enough attention to keep them from barking. He stated that the dogs that the applicant has currently are confined most of the time. Donna Goskey, 9830 213te Avenue -stated that she already hears dogs barking at night. She stated her concern of the impact of the kennel on selling her property. She felt the homes are too close together to be operating a commercial kennel in the neighborhood John Fahey, applicant - stated that if the dogs need to go out, they are only out for about fifteen minutes, and are not left out overnight. He stated that he also hears dogs barking around the area, and that these are not his dogs. He stated that the animals will be kept inside except for waste and for playtime. John Marben, 9719 213 Avenue - stated he lives across the street from the applicant and does hear dogs barking from time to time. He stated that he felt the number of dogs being proposed, being so close to neighbors could cause problems. He stated his concern was noise potential There being no further comment, Chair Scott closed the public hearing. Commissioner Ives asked if it was true there have been no previous complaints. Mr. Leeseberg stated yes, that was correct. Chair Scott stated that there have been a number of kennel licenses issued, and he was not aware of any issues. He stated that if there are problems, they can be addressed through the conditional use permit or kennel license. Mr. Barnhart stated that the barking issue can be debated, but that the request will go to the City Council for final approval. He noted that the public will be able to comment at this meeting also. Discussion followed regarding the number of dogs and need for a kennel license. Commissioner Lemke asked if the kennel was for personal use only. Mr. Leeseberg referred the Commission to the applicant's narrative. Mr. Barnhart stated that the applicant applied for a commercial kennel He explained that the commercial kennel language is drafted so that boarding could be an option for the applicant. He stated that the Plaruung Commission and City Council could impose additional conditions if they felt there was a need Commissioner Westberg stated that he did not see a problem with the conditional use permit criteria items 2 - 7 ,but questioned no. 1 which references impacts on adjacent properties. He suggested adding a condition for noise, especially at night. He noted that such a condition would be left to the neighbors and police department to enforce. He proposed a 9th condition to limit barking to 15 minutes. Commissioner Ives stated that the city alreadyhas a noise ordinance. Commissioner Johnson asked if the Commission should address the written comments which were submitted regarding barking and aggressive dogs. Mr. Barnhart stated that the city also has an ordinance in place to address aggressive dogs.