#07 - Animal Inn CUP and Variance

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1550 Willmar Avenue S.E. Willmar,. MN 55201 Rhone (320) 235-1564 Fax (320) 235-3137 Planning& Zoning Notes* The existing property has multiple parcels, each with existing structures onsite. This variance would provide adequate space for new development and provide enough space between property lines for utilities and access. Existing landscaping buffers are to remain between the Northern adjacent property, and the elevation differential between the two sites is around 1 CI'. The proposedextensionand new building would not be taller than existing structures onsite and therefore would not impose visual discrepancies frora what exists. The elevation changes also make it so the proposed and existing buildings are not greatly visible from Ste highway 5. Onsite there exists a`pet cemetery to the East of the Main building, this area is required per the CLIP and could not be encroached upon for a new building. At the South lays a pond with a large flood zone that floods during every rainfall, this area is not suitable for a new building. The only feasible location for a new building is where it is shown, at the Noth center of the site's area. In ruder to accommodate the City's acceptance of a setback variance, the owners have agreed to set in }dace a restrictive covenant that distinguishes the following condition. If the owner(s) wish to sell the property, all parcels owned within the overall platted property of [Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4 & S of Part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 29 North, Mange 21 Vilest, City of Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minnesota] roust be sold as a single sale. With this restrictive covenant in place, setbacks should be determined by outer bounds of the entire platted property, rather than individually per parcel, if the variance and CUP amendments are not accepted by the City, the owner(s) shall not administer the restrictive covenant. Furthermore, the property currently operates under a CUP [See attached Copy ofC UP], With the proposed expansion and new buildings, the underlying conditions will no longer be applicable. Conclusion 1) he total nuraaber of dogs boarded tit farms helical i throe shall carat exceed 1.50, Conclusion 8) All exi,�ting ncing.s all remain in Mace, Arty desire to etpand or erect new fencing shall constitute the need,for ca CUP amendment (site plan r=evierr=) ... Conclusion t Terre .shall not be more than 3 principal buildings and 2 accessory y buildings on the property rat principle buildings are labeled as Aniraxrd Inn, Anirraral Hospital„ and Kennel. b. - ccessot)i buildings are labeled as shed and storage, Changes required pertaining to Conclusion 1) The current operations of all associated buildings operate to the full capacity of the current CUP; the maximum number of animals currently boarded is (150). The expansion and new building proposed willincrease this number by (180), making the total (330). With the new scope, there is to be maximum of(3n) boarded cats and (300) dogs. Reasoning: Since the last CUP amendment in 2019, the areas surrounding the property have been farther developed and the demand for boarding has greatly increased. Current restrictions and operations require the denial of services to new customers. There is potential for further development of the areas surrounding the property and the owners hope to accommodate those that are new to the area. Changes required; pertaining to Conclusion ) A proposed part of"the scope included connecting the fenced in yards of the (2) existing buildings, Animal Inn Pet Resort & Spa and Kennels with a proposed fenced in yard of the new building: Reasoning: Current locations of the buildings and associated yards require that in the event of additional care and services for animals in one building that are only available in another building, clogs and Animal Inn staff most cross the existing parking stalls and drives. This creates a safety concern for the animals,