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9. The proposed development will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a <br />natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. <br />There are no natural, scenic or historic features on the existing site. <br />Specific Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Requirements <br />In addition to the administrative requirements of a conditional use permit, the following <br />specific performance standards of Section 1007.120 (9)(f) must also be met: <br />(d) Veterinary Hospitals provided that: <br />1. All areas in which animals are confined are located indoors and are <br />properly soundproofed from adjacent properties. <br />Per the 1996 CUP Amendment approved on December 16, 1996, the boarding for up to <br />100 animals is allowed on the site. The 1996 CUP also allows for outdoor kennels. <br />The existing outdoor kennels are located in the rear yard but they are rarely used. The <br />area is screened by an 8 foot wood privacy fence. There are no changes proposed to the <br />indoor or outdoor kennel area or privacy fence. The 1996 CUP is still valid and the <br />outdoor kennel/boarding area may continue to operate but not expand. <br />Currently, animals are boarded in the inside kennel. All walls are insulated for sound. <br />2. Animal carcasses are properly disposed of in a manner not utilizing on -site <br />garbage facilities or incineration and the carcasses are properly <br />refrigerated during periods prior to disposal. <br />Animal carcasses are frozen until picked up by a cremation service. <br />3. An indoor animal kennel is permitted as a use accessory to the veterinary <br />hospital provided that: <br />a. The number of animals boarded shall not exceed forty (40). <br />The average number of boarded animals is 20 and does not exceed 40. The 1996 CUP <br />Amendment allows for up to 100 animals to be boarded on site. <br />b. An enclosed indoor or exterior exercise area shall be provided to <br />accommodate the periodic exercising of animals boarded at the kennel. <br />Exterior exercise areas shall be limited to a maximum of twenty-five <br />(25) percent of the gross floor area of the principal use. <br />The existing outdoor run area 2, 750 sf (70% of gross floor area) and will not be changed. <br />The outdoor run area after the building addition will remain 2,750 sf. (41 % of gross floor <br />12 <br />