Planning Commission Minutes 2010 11 18

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 18, 2010 Page 6 of 10 McCartney stated the distance is approximately 600’ to the western side of Hecla Street. Sheets asked if there will be a fence. McCartney stated the applicant should answer her question. Brauneis stated a concern with the noise factor and the close proximity to offices. McCartney discussed other locations in the City where kennels are permitted in a use by right by the type of zoning. Russell asked why a kennel would be a use by right in a commercial zone while in an industrial zone it is a SRU. McCartney stated he was not working in Louisville when the use by right was established for the specific zone district so he could not answer his question. Applicant Presentation: Tim Nissen, owner of The Divine Canine, 1141 South St. stated his wife, Sarah, could not attend this evening. He stated he did not have a prepared presentation but would answer any questions the Commissioners might have. Commission Questions of Staff and Applicant: Lipton asked if there is a fire suppression system in the building. Nissen stated the Department of Agriculture does not require a sprinkler system but the business does have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed. The same practice will be followed at the new location. The other Commissioners stated they had no additional questions of the applicant. Members of the Public: Rick Brew, Takoda Development, adjacent property owner to the proposed dog daycare, thanked staff and the applicant for the work they have done. He stated the proposed limitation of the 370’ distance is acceptable to Takoda Development. He stated the proposed limitation will provide an approximate separation of 600’ with the proposed townhomes at Takoda. Russell stated he had an additional question for the applicant. Are there any noise abatement issues for the change of site? Nissen stated they have done no additional noise abatement to the current site and they had no plans to modify the proposed site. He continued with a discussion regarding the proposed uses for the site: kennels, outside play groups of dogs, fencing, retail, training and grooming. Rob Lathrop, 601 Johnson St., owner of the subject property spoke about the business owners and how he has been impressed them and their dedication to making the business a viable business in Louisville. Staff and Applicant Summary and Recommendation: None heard. Public Hearing Closed Commission Comments: