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Item 08A Page 2of6 (3) All animal boarding activities shall be conducted indoors, except for necessary outdoor exercise. At no time shall any animal be left unsupervised while outdoors; (4) Outdoor exercise shall be conducted so as not to unreasonably annoy, injure or endanger the health, safety, comfort or welfare of the public; (5) All animal boarding facilities shall comply with the nuisance codes established for the city, and (6) All animal boarding facilities shall comply with the state's Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act (M. S. §§ 346.35 through 346.44, as they may be amended from time to time). 2 The outdoor area (L-shaped) between the building and garage is about 15' in depth, and about 10' in depth behind the garage. This area will be fenced (6' chain -link, with tarp/canvas). There is an apartment building to the west, which would be most affected. Dogs will be supervised at all times, when outdoors. There are eleven parking stalls in front of the building. Parking requirements for animal boarding and the furniture store, are based on factors unknown at this time. The building owner and tenants do not have a final plan as to how the building will be divided for each use, which would be used to calculate parking requirements. In Staff's opinion, parking should be adequate for these two tenants, although it will not comply with the City Code (estimate requiring 16 stalls for Animal Boarding, and 47 for Furniture Store). 3 Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Continue BR&E program, maximize utilization of development space and current list of available sites, encourage land owners to maintain their properties, & consider residential redevelopment. Financial Impact: N/A Planning Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approval (Resolution 1140-21). The Commission's discussion included waste removal (waste bin outside), urine odor if keeping lawn (vs. concrete), building ventilation (will be addressed as part of the building permit), potential of dogs escaping when transitioning between owners' vehicles and the building entrance. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval. Based on the Planning Commission's review, conditions have been added requiring a solid fence, and trees in-between the kennel and adjacent apartments. MN Statute §346.39 (Dogs and Cats) provides the care standards for the keeping of dogs and cats. Mounds View City Code §160.342 Schedule of Off -Street Parking requirements) Office building, animal hospital and professional office, Three spaces, plus one space for each 175 square feet of floor area. Retail store and service establishment• At least one off-street parking space for each 100 square feet of retail floor area, plus one per employee The rviuunus view vimun A Thriving Desirable Community