06.01 - Req for Appeal-Dog Boarding-Public Hearing

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Mr. Marohn stated the Staff Report is incorrect. Their understanding of the application was that the fence would be nontransparent. The applicant indicated last month that the fence would be transparent. They are now stating the north side and 20 feet in as being nontransparent. Mr. Garland stated the fence will be 6 feet; there is an old glacier there and it is all rocks. The fence will be placed close to the ground and the dogs won't be able to dig down. Staff would also be out there. Mr. Pederson stated dog escape had been brought up and asked Mr. Garland to address dog escape, digging and visibility. Mrs. Garland stated that there will only be one gate in the whole fence and will have concrete so they can't dig out. The only place they could dig is the gate. There will always be Staff out there. Mr. Pederson also stated it is heavily wooded to the east of the fence line. He advised keeping that area wooded to help with the screening and potential noise. Measuring from the building to the east lot line is 380 feet and is all woods. There could be a condition added to have that area remain woods. There should be nontransparent screening to the north. The number of dogs outside needs to be in recommendation, too. The City allows dog boarding in the Rural Residential zone. Whether right or wrong, it is there. The City allows barking. Excessive barking is not allowed. If there is a parking problem, the City has mechanisms in place to eliminate that problem; the City can pull the CUP and shut them down. He visited the site and the plans appear to limit the noise. Chairman Woog stated he visited the property as well. He was surprised with the density of the wooded trees. The majority of the trees are evergreens and even in winter will have the same screening as this time of year. He stated he assumes the building will be air conditioned and heated. Mr. Garland stated yes, and it would be insulated. Mr. Woog stated to be a good neighbor it might be a good idea to screen the west side. The trees are less dense on that side. Only a certain number of dogs outside at any ome time and should be conditioned that Staff be outside with them. We have heard a lot of testimony regarding sound and agrees with Mr. Pederson that there is a standard that has to be met. He stated he appreciates all of the comments received tonight. A motion was made by Mark Hallan, seconded by Tom Adams, to approve the Conditional Use Permit for a Dog Boarding/Daycare Business in the Rural Residential district, based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The subject property is located at 5634 County Road 11 and is zoned Rural Residential. 2. The typical hours of operation for the proposed business are between 6 A.M. and 10 P.M., 7 days a week. 3. The proposed use will primarily take place in an existing pole building and a large, fenced in area. 4. The occupancy at any given time will be between 20 -25 dogs. 5. The proposed business is considered an Animal Boarding Facility and requires a \.. conditional use permit in the Rural Residential Zone.