Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/04/2014

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frequency which the Applicant provides boarding services to dogs that do not reside on the Subject Property. With a better understanding of the request and existing conditions, allowing up to twelve (12) dogs to be maintained on the Subject Property does not seem appropriate in this residential setting. However, it was noted during the latest site inspection, that the seven (7) dogs that were being maintained at that time on the Subject Property did seem reasonable due to the size of the dogs (all small breeds) and their typical needs for outdoor activity (less than larger, more active breeds). Alternatives Option 1: Approve Resolutions #14-08-148 and #14-08-149 modified as requested. City Staff is supportive of permitting the private dog kennel and the commercial dog kennel with modifications to the total number of dogs boarded on the Subject Property. City Staff recommends allowing up to seven (7) dogs to be boarded on the Subject Property. This number will allow the Applicant to keep their four (4) dogs they currently own, maintain the family member's dog that is cared for regularly, and still board up to two (2) more dogs belonging to family members and friends when necessary. In essence, this number will still allow the Applicant to use the Subject Property to provide services to family and friends as well as care for her dogs. City Staff recommends this option. Option 2: Approve Resolutions #14-08-148 and #14-08-149 granting a conditional use permit to maintain up to twelve (12) dogs at the property located at 5520 140th Ln NW. City Staff has received new information in regards to the duration and the regularity of boarding services that conflicts with previously provided information. City Staff was not aware that dogs, other than those owned by the Applicant, were regularly maintained on the Subject Property. Furthermore, the frequency and duration of boarding services was appears to be greater than originally conveyed to City Staff. In light of this updated information, City Staff does not find it reasonable to permit up to twelve (12) dogs on the Subject Property and therefore is not supportive of this option. Option 3: Do not approve Resolutions #14-08-148 and #14-08-149 denying a conditional use permit to maintain four or more dogs at the property located at 5520 140th Ln NW. This option would result in the Applicant not only terminating the boarding of dogs owned by family and friends, but also require the removal of one (1) of the Applicant's four (4) dogs to be in compliance with City Code section 10-56. While the original Permit is not recommended, City Staff does recommend modifications that still allow the Applicant to keep her dogs. City Staff does not recommend this option. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. Recommendation: City Staff recommends approving Resolutions #14-09-174 and #14-09-175 granting a conditional use permit to maintain up to seven (7) dogs on the property located at 5520 140th Ln NW. Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution #14-09-174 adopting Findings of Fact #0932 related to a request for a Conditional Use Permit to maintain up to seven (7) dogs on the property located at 5520 140th Ln NW -and- Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution #14-09-175 approving a Conditional Use Permit to maintain up to seven (7) dogs on the property located at 5520 140th Ln NW Attachments Site Location Map Exhibit A - Site Plan Drawing