Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/08/2005

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10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. I8. 19. That Section 9.20.11 (R-i Residential District) specifies that commercial dog kennels are permitted with a conditional use permit. That the Applicant offers obedience and hunting training for dogs and would like to offer on- site training for up to four (4) dogs that are not owned by the Applicant or property.owners of the Subject Prope~W. That William and Susan Stevenson, the fee title owners of the Subject Property, have two small dogs that permanently reside on the Subject Property. That the Applicant has stated that veterinarian papers are required for all dogs entered in obedience training to verify that each dog is current with all vaccinations including rabies, parvo, distemper, and bordetella. That the City has received no complaints regarding dogs at the Subject Property That the Applicant has submitted a site plan that identifies an inside kennel where the dogs would be boarded most of the time as well as an outside kennel. That the indoor kennel facility has cement walls that help soften any barking that may occur; however, the Applicant also has bark collars that can be utilized if barking becomes an issue. That the entire yard is enclosed with a fence. That individual dogs would receive approximately a half hour of training each day which, if four (4) dogs were in training, would result in about two (2) hours of outdoor training per day. That training would be completed by 6pm each evening. That the one (1) montl~ training program is conducted .with the dog on-leash; however, if requested by a client, a second month of training is conducted off-leash, but an electric collar is utilized to ensure that the dog is under the control of the Permittee at ail times. That while part of the training program is for hunting dogs, no firearms are used nor will a starter pistol/training gun be used. That the proposed use will/will not adversely impact traffic in the area. That the proposed use will/will not be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use or to the public welfare. That the proposed use will/will not substantially adversely impair the use, enjoyment, or market value of any surrounding property. RESOLUTION #05-08- Page 2 of 3