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Residential Dog Kennel CUP Report August 18, 2004 Page 2 CUP Considerations: Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission review and address any potential adverse effects which include, but are not limited to, relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, geographical area involved, potential depreciation, the character of the surrounding area and the demonstrated need for such a use. Each of these potential adverse effects is listed below. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposal to keep three to four dogs on the property would not be inconsistent with the Comp Plan. The Geographical Area Involved. The applicant’s property is located on Red Oak Drive. The area of the lot is nearly half an acre. The size of the property would accommodate the proposed kennel. In addition, the rear yard of the property is fully fenced, which will prevent the dogs from entering into neighboring properties. Depreciation. The applicant has not had any complaints made about the dogs on his property. The proposed kennel should not cause depreciation of the subject property or the surrounding properties. The Character of the Surrounding Area. This part of the City is strictly a single-family residential area. Keeping dogs as pets is a common practice. The proposal would not be out of character in this area. The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use. The applicant has indicated that the need is because he would like to have more than two dogs on the property. Summary: The Zoning Code conditionally allows residential kennels in single-family residential districts. The applicant was able to obtain signatures from more than 50% of the property owners within 500 feet of his property and does not have any complaints regarding dogs on file with the Police Department. Based on the above analysis, Staff feels that the proposal adequately satisfies the conditional use criteria and would not adversely affect the surrounding area. Recommendations: After holding the public hearing and taking testimony from staff, the applicant and affected neighbors, the Commission can take one of the following actions related to the request: 1. Recommend approval of the conditional use permit. Resolution 769-04 is attached if the Commission selects this option.