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There have been two (2) letters submitted regarding this request. The first was included with the application and is from the adjacent neighbor to the north. They have stated that they have no objections to the request and, in fact, come over to let the dogs out periodically while the Applicant is at work. The second letter received noted some concerns such as fence height related to a couple larger dog breeds (lab and German short hair pointer), the potential of barking dogs as a nuisance, concern about safety related to the pit bull mix, and whether the license would be for any six (6) dogs or these six in particular. The Private Kennel License can be crafted specifically for the six (6) dogs indicated on the application and thus, would truly be for a temporary timeframe. The dogs are primarily indoors with the exception of being let out for exercise and to go to the bathroom. Oftentimes, the Applicant and/or the neighbor is outside with the animals to limit the potential nuisance of barking and/or digging in the yard. While there are no plans to increase the height of the existing fence, the Applicant has a desire to add additional fencing to further section off the rear yard, keeping the dogs closer to the home. The Applicant has stated that the dogs have had obedience training Alternatives Alternative # 1: Adopt Resolution # 18-097 Granting a Private Kennel License to specifically maintain the six (6) dogs indicated on the application. This would ensure that the Private Kennel License is, in fact, temporary. There have been no nuisance complaints of any sort on the Subject Property. There is fencing that fully encloses the side/rear yard and there is also some vegetative screening in place. Staff supports this alternative. Alternative #2: Adopt Resolution # 18-097 Granting a Private Kennel License to maintain up to six (6) dogs on the Subject Property. This alternative would allow any six (6) dogs on the Subject Property and would therefore eliminate the temporary nature of the Private Kennel License. The Applicant is not seeking this alternative and Staff does not support it. Alternative #3: Deny the Private Kennel License. This action would require the Applicant to maintain no more than three (3) dogs one the Subject Property. As requested, the Private Kennel License is intended to address a temporary situation in which the Applicant's children, who both own dogs of their own, are moving back in with them. While there is no timeframe on when they will find their own housing, when they do, they would move out and bring their dogs with them, therefore reducing the total number of dogs being maintained on the Subject Property down to three (3). Staff does not support this alternative. Funding Source: This case is being handled as part of Staffs regular duties. Recommendation: Staff recommends approving the request for a Private Kennel License. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #18-097 granting a Private Kennel License to maintain the six (6) dogs on the Subject Property. Attachments Site Location Map Written Comments Received Dog Licenses Photos of Dogs Applicant Sketch of Property Aerial View of Property Resolution #18-097: DRAFT Private Kennel License