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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 occur once per year. He again suggested that abatement specifics should be defined on the front end so that the business owner knows what will have to be done if there is a noise violation. Keis asked if barking dog issues would be handled under the city's noise ordinance. The City Planner indicated that an approval condition could reference the noise ordinance section of the Code. Young asked if a violation is determined by decibel level. Young noted that the business would be located between a quarry and a freeway, thus there are already noise issues in the area. McGraw indicated that he was concerned about the residents of the mobile home park. McGraw indicated that he is not saying that the business should not be there, just that there should be an understanding of what noise abatement will consist of if there is a problem with noise. The Planner pointed out that one of the recommendations is that there are no outside activities between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Jeff DeBace pointed out that the building consists of 12 -inch block walls that are insulated and finished on the inside. DeBace did not anticipate noise issues coming from inside the building, and indicated that if there are a second wall with insulation could be framed up. McGraw suggested that the building owner and business owner meet with City staff and determine possible noise abatement measures that could be undertaken if there is a problem. Keis asked if the business was a standard business model. Keis also asked if the outdoor run area was large enough. Montour expressed concern that there was no licensing requirement for such businesses other than if the City imposes one. Young reported that he believes there is a State license required. He also noted that dog day care is a luxury item, and he does not plan to warehouse dogs. The business model is a standard one. He again stated that he anticipated more dogs during the day than overnight in the kennel, except possibly during the holidays. Boss asked if dog walking would be offered. Young reported that it would be an added service. Employees would walk dogs and pick up after them. Montour noted the Planner's suggestion that in addition to considering adding this as a conditional use to the I -1 District, that the Council consider the B -3 and B -4 Districts as well. The Planner noted that the City has less and less property that is zoned B -3 and B -4, but the use would then be potentially allowed by reference in the PUD District. The Planner pointed out that the submission materials are somewhat vague about the improvements that are proposed for this site. His recommendation would be that the applicant would show fencing and 5