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Item 08E Page 2of7 MN Statute §346.39, Subd 4 (Shelter size) requires a minimum confinement area measuring from the tip of a dog's nose to the base of its tail, + 25%. For example, a Great Dane (24" — 32" length) would require a minimum confinement area of 40" X 40" (11 sq ft). The proposed outdoor kennel area is about 900 sq ft in area. The applicant stated during the Public Hearing that the outdoor kennel area will be fenced, and include a grass surface. Dogs would be accompanied at all times. Fesses would be stored in a trash can. Deodorizer would be used as necessary. The applicant stated during the Public Hearing that he intends to board 5 — 10 dogs, and conduct training services. Dogs may be boarded up to 6 hours overnight without supervision, but would be monitored via security cameras. The applicant has not submitted plans regarding the interior of the building (e.g. kennel size, type of flooring, ventilation, etc.). For comparison, Mounds View Animal Hospital offers boarding (indoor & outdoor). Outdoor kennels are fenced (including top), and have a concrete surface, in addition to a grass exercise area. The outdoor kennel area is similarly adjacent to an apartment/townhome complex (0' setback to property line and adjacent to playground, 65' setback to townhome building). Analysis: The property is zoned B-2 Limited Business. Within B-2, an Animal Boarding Facility (along with Veterinary Clinics)2 requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). There are six conditions, primarily relating to having adequate indoor ventilation and not creating a nuisance when outdoors. (1) Noise and odor are effectively confined to the premises in accordance with Ch. 91 of this code of ordinance; Chapter 91: Health and Sanitation; Nuisances; "Accumulations of manure or rubbish" is a public nuisance (Mounds View City Code §91.003 (A)(4). (2) A mechanical ventilation or exhaust system shall be installed to control, capture and remove emissions or odors generated by the use. The systems shall be separate from other ventilation systems in the building. The system shall be designed to prevent the migration of emissions or odors to other parts of the building. Installation must comply with Minnesota Building Code Mechanical Systems, Ch. 1346 [Chapter 1346; Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes]; (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; z Mounds View City Code 160.012 (Definitions): ANIMAL BOARDING FACILITY. A commercial establishment in which domesticated animals are housed for a fee or compensation. Domesticated animals include dogs, cats or rodents such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils or other animals that are typically confined to a cage or other enclosure. The Muunus view visiun A Thriving Desirable Community