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City Council Meeting Minutes August 15, 2006 Page 10 of 13 which is a ratio of 10: 1 - this is to maintain a sense of control and the opportunity to have enough hands available should an issue arise. They also offer a small retail area where specialty dog foods and treats are sold, as well as a grooming area. The applicant estimates they have no more than 5 clients at one time, so the parking and circulation on this site should not be an issue. There are two driveway accesses off of South Street, which will provide adequate internal circulation and there are on site parking areas that will more than adequately serve the parking needs. This request was routed to the review agents and the only comment received was a request for a backflow prevention device to be installed in the structure once this use is approved. The applicant has responded to the Public Works request and states that a backflow prevention device will be installed prior to the start of business operations. The Planning Commission reviewed the special review use request on July 13, 2006 and passed Resolution 22 approving the special review use, with conditions. Staff forwards City Council Resolution No. 39, Series 2006 with the following condition: 1) Staff requests the structure must be equipped with a backflow prevention device. If one already exists, then the device must be inspected by the Louisville Building Department to insure compliance. PUBLIC COMMENT Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO voiced her concern over the noise level from barking dogs, the dog odor, dogs being walked in the neighborhood and the clean up. She asked if there will be a night time caretaker and how far the facility would be from a residential area. She also asked about the required backflow device. The applicant, Sarah Nissen, 1141 South Street, Louisville, CO addressed Mrs. Morgan's questions. With respect to the noise level, the dogs will be constantly supervised, and when they are outside, they will be separated from the residential area. The dogs stay at the facility all day and are not walked in the neighborhoods. With respect to the smell, the areas are cleaned daily and have pea gravel flooring in the kennels. There will not be an overnight caretaker and should there be any noise issues, they would take immediate action. City Attorney Light explained the special review use permit is applicable to Ms. Nissen only. Should there be a change in ownership a new special review use application would be required.