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but this does not seem compatible to a residential area. He is opposed to dog kennel operation based on noise concerns. Rob Voss, 31194 Eastwood Drive—He is concerned about the noise. He has a couple of pets also. What would be done with the dog excrement from 25 dogs? They are allowed .5 animal units per acre which would allow 2.5 animals on a 5 acre parcel. This is much more with 25 dogs. He is opposed to it passing. Mr. Derksen stated he received several calls. Without someone living on the property, what is the plan if something happens? There is a closed circuit TV,but what happens if the dogs get out? 6 AM is way too early and 10 PM is way too late. The Garlands stated they will be monitoring the closed circuit TV constantly and they will be there after hours cleaning, etc. They hope the the next yea*or so an employee �� ., would be living in the house and take care of thin ", fter hours. The ties were based on ift other boarding kennels. Older dogs have to go$ more often. The wash will be cleaned up daily. It will be disposed of. It will" egged 0�@ sealed, collected for a week and hauled with garbage. It won't smell When asked Mr. Garland stated that there would be both 'eight boarding and daycare, approximately 18—20 overnight. When the ,are outside mild be off leash. Only 3 or 4 would be outside at one time. Staff can't watch more tl 3 or 4 dogs at a time. The dogs would be socializing,playing with toys andparatiises and staff. They usually are very quiet at night a a� ay all day. Th ri e is an ihtloor play area as well. There will be 2 employees During the day there would be about 3 to 5 dogs out at a time not 25. A a erson iId be with them. When asked,Mr. Garlan � 4 "t3 7 runs would be inside,not outside. Leaving the"do"gsillorie creat a b enario; the dogs will be playing with staff and socializing deterring the b The fence is planned to be 400 linear feet chain link type"fence. s Mr. Garland stated the fence will not be screened. Mrs. Garland stated she has been a pet groomer for 16 years, a Vet Tech for 8 years and has worked with animals forever. She has taken classes in"animal behavior and has experience with pet care. Inside the fenced area will be another a for non-socialized dogs. The fence will be buried 1 foot in ground with 6 feet above. The Ordinance requires 6 feet maximum above ground. Mr. Woog stated the Ordinance limits the size of signs to 3 square feet. The size requested is what is allowed in the Commercial zone. Mr. Marohn explained the Ordinance provides for Animal Husbandry. A Boarding Facility is a separate use. Animal Units do not apply to this request. Animal Units is a measure based on the approximate production of waste from a 1000 pound live weight animal. MINUTES 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission June 17, 2010