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, <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 19, 2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> This project consists of two applications. One application proposes changes to the B-1 zoning district <br /> regulations to permit indoor dog boarding and indoor dog daycare as a conditional use. The Planning <br /> Commission recommended approval of that ordinance but the City Council has tabled that pending <br /> review of additional information. The other application requests a conditional use permit for the <br /> Woofington, which meets the proposed definition of indoor dog boarding and day care. <br /> Barnhart noted the applicants are present tonight and would be able to answer any questions relating to <br /> their operation. <br /> The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br /> Mike Larson stated they have had a lot of discussion regarding their application since first submitting it <br /> and that they received a lot of great feedback from the Planning Commission and the City Council. <br /> Larson stated they have taken that feedback to heart and have made some revisions to their proposal. <br /> Larson stated as it relates to sound mitigation,they have relocated some of the internal rooms and moved <br /> the lobby to the northwest corner, which helps address the concern of noise as well as allows the <br /> entryway to be moved away from Blaine Avenue, which eliminates the concern about traffic on that <br /> street. Larson stated since Shoreline is a heavily traveled thoroughfare, they knew they would have very <br /> ininimal impact on traffic on tbat street, and that they have placed the entrance as close as possible to the <br /> parking lot, which should deter people from parking on Blaine. <br /> Larson stated as it relates to other sound mitigation efforts,the dogs will only be let out in twos and on <br /> leashes so any potential barking can be immediately addressed. The dogs will not be allowed outside <br /> unless they are fully supervised. Larson stated in his view these changes will go a long way in addressing <br /> the concerns of the neighbors about dog barking. <br /> Lisa Larson noted there would be dogs allowed outside after 7 p.m. but only one or two at a time. The <br /> dogs would be supervised at all times. <br /> Michael Larson noted they also have provided some information on other indoor dog facilities in the <br /> Twin Cities and that he hopes the Planning Commissioners have had an opportunity to view those other <br /> Page 3 of 44 <br />