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Concerns were raised at the last public hearing regarding screening the <br />proposed business from the residential uses to the north. This includes <br />managing pet drop-offs in a manner where the residences to the north will not <br />have to seen a dead pet, as well as screening the stack. The applicant has <br />indicated that pets will be brought into the building from the access door on the <br />south façade of the building. Also, the applicant proposed to install the <br />necessary stack on the south side of the pitched roof. It is anticipated the stack <br />will not extend any higher than 1’ above the peak height of the roof, meaning the <br />neighbors to the north will be minimally impacted from a visual standpoint. <br /> <br />The applicant has also indicated they will plant 6’ evergreen pines along the <br />northern lot line. If required the applicants would be willing to install a fence. <br />Staff finds that visually the site will be improved with removal of the overhead <br />doors. Staff is supportive of 6’ tall evergreens spaced appropriately along the <br />northern boundary of the site for added visual screening. <br /> <br /> WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF OPERATION <br /> <br />The applicant indicated at the public hearing last month, hours of operation would <br />typically be consistent with regular business hours but they’d also like the ability <br />to be open late on occasion to serve families after work/school hours. Staff <br />would recommend hours of operation, such as 9 am – 6pm Monday – Friday, <br />with a 9pm closing time allowed once per week. <br /> <br /> WHERE/HOW WILL THE PETS BE UNLOADED <br /> <br />Most pets will be brought to the site by their owners, one at a time and by <br />appointment only. They would be brought into the building from the south side. <br />Pets will not be trucked to the site in mass. <br /> <br /> HOW WILL THE PETS BE STORED PRIOR TO CREMATION <br /> <br />The applicant intend to use a deep freeze. <br /> <br /> WHAT ABOUT UNCLAIMED ASHES <br /> <br />The applicant indicated at the public hearing last month that the majority of <br />people claim their pet’s ashes, which is the reason they choose this option for <br />their pet’s disposal. However, some will not want the ashes back. Under that <br />scenario the applicant will lawfully dispose of the ashes at a farm for use as <br />fertilizer. <br /> <br /> HOW MANY EMPLOYEES WILL THE BUSINESS HAVE <br /> <br />The applicant has indicated they intend to run a small family business, employing <br />only themselves.