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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 14, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 19 of 39 9. #15-3768 MICHAEL AND LISA LARSON, AMEND B-1 USES TO ALLOW DOG KENNELS/DOG DAY CARE (continued) McMillan stated this is a larger scale operation than a typical dog kennel business and that she does not know anything about the economics of dog daycare. McMillan stated she is concerned about having the appropriate space for a large number of dogs. Barnhart stated that then raises the question of what is the maximum number of dogs, but in his view it should not be included in an ordinance. Walsh stated the conditional use permit would provide some restrictions, but once it is allowed, it is allowed. Barnhart noted the licenses are reviewed annually. Levang stated the City Council is being asked to consider the ordinance amendment tonight and that the conditional use permit would be vetted by the Planning Commission as well as the Council. Levang stated the Planning Commission thoroughly reviewed the draft ordinance and that she is comfortable with the ordinance. Walsh stated he was in attendance at the Planning Commission meeting and that he also thought they did a good job vetting the application. Walsh stated there likely will not be more than one dog daycare business in the City but that he does not know enough about issues other cities have experienced. Walsh stated his experience with kennel facilities is that there is constant barking. McMillan stated she does not know a lot about urban dog kennels or boarding but that she is okay with the dog grooming piece. McMillan stated she is concerned with the number of dogs as well as the lack of space between the outdoor play area and the residential. McMillan stated she would need more information about the daycare and boarding but that she is okay with the dog grooming. McMillan noted some vets will board a dog overnight to take care of it, which is fine, but that this will be a more active business. Walsh stated he also does not have an issue with the dog grooming. Mattick asked if the concern is about the underlying use with the dog daycare and boarding aspect or the unknown performance standards. Walsh stated there are too many unknowns. Walsh stated he would not want his dog indoors for five days and that in his view they need some outdoor time. Walsh stated there should be some type of buffer between a residential area and this type of business since common sense tells someone there will be noise and the need for some type of buffer. Mattick asked if it would be helpful for Staff to bring back some type of noise or sound mitigation recommendations. Mattick noted there is a request for a conditional use permit coming before the Planning Commission this month. Mattick stated the questions is whether the Council is willing to allow dog boarding and dog daycare or whether they are opposed to it.