Title
Vote on a request to approve a quasi-judicial request by Jennifer Miller-Farias, for a Conditional Use Permit for a Boarding Kennel, Parcel 64991 being approximately 6.75 acres, located at 5821 NC HWY 87, Hadley Township.
Abstract
Action Requested:
Vote on a request to approve a quasi-judicial request by Jennifer Miller-Farias, for a Conditional Use Permit for a Boarding Kennel, Parcel 64991 being approximately 6.75 acres, located at 5821 NC HWY 87, Hadley Township.
Introduction and Background:
A quasi-judicial public hearing was held on November 16, 2020. Planning staff presented the request, and the applicant, Jennifer Miller-Farias, had a presentation. Two residents spoke on the matter and had multiple concerns:
? The dog facility being built in a primarily residential area and its rules and restrictions
? The conditions listed in the approval, along with the zoning ordinance, will be the conditions for the property. If any of the conditions are violated, appropriate enforcement action by the Planning department will be enacted.
? Amount of dogs at one time
? The applicant stated that they may have a maximum space for 34 dogs. This depends on size as well. It will be at the discretion of the Planning Board to suggest a condition to limit the amount of dogs allowed.
? Rules about noise
? The Sheriff's department enforces the noise ordinance.
? How any restrictions are enforced
? The Planning department, at this time, is complaint based. Once a complaint is given to our department, the Zoning Official will then investigate to determine if there is a violation. If a violation is found, the Zoning Official may speak with the property owner and they may work on bringing the property into compliance. If the property owner is not willing to comply, a Notice of Violation may be issued.
? Animal solid waste
? This issue is best answered by the applicant, Environmental Health, and/or a soils scientist.
? Hours of operations
? The applicant has stated in their...
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