Minutes - Planning Commission - 11/30/2023

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Public Hearing Chairperson Gengler called the public hearing to order at 7:16 p.m. Presentation City Planner Martin presented the staff report stating that staff recommends approval of Resolution #23-293 approving a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial dog kennel for a commercial dog breeder at 15110 Uranimite Street NW. Commissioner Bauer asked if there is a maximum number of dogs that one owner can have under the previous code. City Planner Martin replied that three dogs would be allowed without a private kennel license or commercial kennel license. Commissioner Bauer asked the maximum number of dogs within the revised code. Planning Manager Larson replied that there is not a maximum. Citizen Innut Angeliah Kohout, applicant, commented that she is a passionate dog owner, and her dogs are well cared for. She stated that this has been a dream of hers for some time. Commissioner Peters asked if there is licensure from the AKC or other organization that would be required for breeding. Ms. Kohout replied that she does have the registration papers and also made her own personal health certification for the dogs to go home with. Commissioner Bauer stated that there was a letter received complaining about dogs barking. He asked how often the dogs are outside and how much noise they are making. He asked if the applicant has heard that complaint from her neighbors. Ms. Kohout replied that she has not heard anything from her neighbors but recently added bark collars, which do not shock. She noted that it was one of the smaller dogs that was barking, and she was finally able to find an appropriate fit, which has reduced the barking. Commissioner Bauer asked for details on the breeding process and whether the client brings their dog in to be bred and then leaves the same day. Ms. Kohout replied that she does not have outside clients of that nature and her operation is all in- house. Planning Commission/ November 30, 2023 Page 4 of 12