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PlanningBoard | 2005-02-28 | 13 | When there are 50 neighbors against an applicant, I would hope that you would see the light and deny this Use Permit. Let's remember the intended use of this actual plot is not approved in its zone. That is why they need a Conditional Use Permit; that's why they're here for that permit. We are here to discuss whether that would be okay, and clearly, I think it is not. Furthermore, if you decide to give them this Use Permit, at the very least, there should be a condition written into it that says they must conduct all business, specifically the dog walking, in a commercial zone, not in the residential zone next door. So, if they're going to be doing business in a commercial zone, all of their business should take place there. This new facility, although they say it does not exercise dogs in the neighborhood, on the layout of the actual facility that was given to you before, there are 21 kennels in this facility for dogs. Out of 21 dogs at full capacity, I think quite a few of these dogs are going to be exercised every day. IfI had my dog there, Iwould hope that it got out at least once a day. Currently, I view this all day long out my front window. They walk the dogs, right in front of my house and down Regent. And whether they say they do or do not, they do. They pick up after the dogs, but you cannot extract urine from my lawn. It is detrimental and a healthy hazard." Ms. Heather Beales, 2452 Central Avenue, spoke in opposition to this item. She was concerned that most of the supporters of this application did not live directly across the street from the site, as she did. She expressed concern that the activities and lighted sign of the hospital encroached on the quiet enjoyment of her home; she was also concerned about the potential noise of the exercise area, as well as the increased traffic on Central Avenue. She did not question the character of the applicants, but did not believe this was the appropriate location for this use. Mr. Gene Oh, Alameda Bicycle, 1522 Park Street, spoke in support of this application, and noted that it was difficult to balance business needs with the needs of a neighborhood, especially in the Park Street area. He believed the applicant needed to expand in order to properly serve their customers. Mr. John Barni, 1023 Auburn Court, spoke in opposition to this item. He noted that he built the condominium next door to the project site and recalled the background of this use. He noted that the sidewalk corners reeked of urine, and recently discovered that the clinic boarded dogs. He requested that the rezoning of the lot as CC be denied, and was concerned that it would allow many uses that he did not believe were appropriate to the neighborhood. He believed that it should be zoned Professional Offices instead. Mr. Justin Louw, 908-A San Antonio Street, spoke in support of this project, and noted that he could see the staff walking the dogs from his apartment window. He has also seen the staff pick up after their dogs and other peoples' dogs as well. He believed the odor came from the ivy on the corner, because the foliage made it difficult to pick up the dog waste. He noted that the hospital had taken good care of his dog when it was hit by a car. Planning Board Minutes Page 13 February 28, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-02-28.pdf |