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come back with an ordinance amendment to do just that. We will still be hearing that regardless of the outcome of this application. Kevin Littman—There is no hard evidence that the dogs won't bark and be controlled. He would like to see how that is going to be handled. Chairman Woog stated the mechanism exists in the ordinance. Mr. Littman would like to know what the decibel level of a small, medium and large dog. Rob Voss was concerned with his dogs seeing the other dogs and barking or having to be on a leash. He suggested he may have to refrain from using that portion of his yard. Bonnie Olson—what is the decibel level for 25 dogs? Is it 25 times 60? What if a dog gets out and bites a child or an adult walking on the street? Nobody is on the property; if there is an emergency, what happens? Rob Voss: Was there anything brought up of dogs digging under a fence? What would be done for that situation if this is approved? George Selvestra—If you approve this CUP, will we,the residents, be able to have input for the conditions for this permit? Chairman Woog stated that indirectly, they do. Mr. Thomas stated that what is being proposed is a business that is making assurances as to how quiet it can be. The Planning Commission has the control of the CUP. The `., pictures submitted of the boarding kennel in Crosslake—they are my neighbor. Northland Pet is allowed in a commercial district. It is also larger and he doesn't hear the barking. Mr. Adams-Mated that Northland Pet Lodge is allowed 75 dogs. Mr. Thomas stated that when he purchased his property the fact that his office was next to a boarding kennel was not an issue. With regard,to the comments made by Bruce Larson,the fact that the house has not sold has nothing'to do with the vet office. It has to do with the economy;the house is in foreclosure and Mr. Thomas represents the bank. Mr. Thomas further stated how much noise the dogs make is the issue and what conditions can be set to deter it. It is not up to the applicant to come up with the proof. Once the City made the decision to put a"C"in this district, it became allowed with conditions. It is not a flat out approved use. It is not a permanent approval. It is a CUP and the Planning Commission needs to determine what the conditions need to be. Mr. Thomas also stated that someone said they knew the case included in his letter. It is good law; he argued it in Crosslake and is the law on CUP's. As for OSHA comment, the facility will be subject to a lot of regulations. Your Staff submitted a recommendation with conditions and that is acceptable to the applicant. Mr. Thomas requested approval with those conditions. Diane Simchuck-requested conditions to prevent problems by limiting number of dogs, a solid fence, and traffic congestion problems. This is in a residential area. Minutes 5 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission July 17, 2010