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Approved 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Public Hearing continued until the May 17, 2011 meeting. (C) Vicki Van Dale requests a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a doggie day care business out of an existing industrial building located at 1561 Old Highway 8 NW. City Planner Gundlach reported the applicant is Vicki Vale Dale the property owner and owner of the existing business, Accurate Press, located within the building. The property is located at 1561 Old Hwy 8 NW, zoned MX, Mixed Use, located within an industrial area. The request is for a Special Use Permit, which would permit a doggie day care business, including ancillary retail sales, daytime and overnight boarding, grooming, and training. The applicant will initially start by offering daytime boarding of animals no larger than 20 lbs. and ancillary retail sales, then progress into the other services listed if the business is successful. The request includes use of approximately 2,000 SF of existing indoor floor area. Also included is an outdoor fenced-in area for use by dogs. Staff has recommended the outdoor area utilizes a privacy fence to screen the area from traffic from the north and south, along Old Highway 8 NW. The applicant would be able to use chain-link fencing from the east, along 14th ST NW. In order to make an approval recommendation to the City Council, the Commission must consider the special use standards of Zoning Code Section 8-130. In summary, staff finds the proposed use to meet the special use criteria, based on the following: • The outdoor area would be screened from Old Highway 8 NW. • No residential uses are nearby or adjacent. • Industrial uses are mostly impacted,but still at least 200' away. • The area already has high traffic, creating substantial noise. • Adequate parking is provided on site and the uses within the building would be compatible. Staff recommends the City Council approve the request, subject to the following two conditions: • The outdoor area is completed fenced-in as shown on the plan provided, with a privacy fence implemented along Old Highway 8 NW and along the northern frontage. A chain-link fence would be allowed along 14th ST NW. The fence must be at least 6' high, but no higher than 8'. • Animals may not be kept in the same area as the sprinkler riser to ensure it is accessible at all times by the Fire Marshal. Chairperson Howard opened the Public Hearing at 8:45 pm. Commissioner Danger questioned how many dogs the applicant would care for. Ms. Van Dale responded she expects 10-12, possibly up to 18, dogs will weigh no more than 40 pounds. Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti asked if the fencing will go below ground. Ms. Van Dale confirmed, stating it is a safety issue. Ms. Van Dale reported they are currently looking at various fence height options. City Planner Gundlach reported industrial districts are allowed 8 foot fences, noting a building permit would be required for a fence higher than 6 feet. Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti questioned if there will be boarding services. Ms Van Dale would like to offer crate free boarding in the future. 6