CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving a conditional use to permit a pet care establishment to have an outdoor area in the City's I (Industrial) District for the property located at 1847 West Jefferson Avenue (Wag N' Paddle) - PZC 18-1-043
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Sara Kopinski, AICP
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this matter on July 18, 2018 and voted to recommend approval of the request (Approved 6-0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is part of the High Grove Industrial Park, and consists of 3.24 acres and a 16,100 square foot building currently operated by Wag N' Paddle. Wag N' Paddle is a pet care establishment that currently provides an indoor, climate-controlled dog park. At this time, the petitioner requests approval of a conditional use to permit the pet care establishment to have an outdoor area in the City's I (Industrial) District.
DISCUSSION:
The petitioner seeks to expand the amenities they offer by creating a 2,838 square foot fenced, outdoor area that is attached to an existing indoor dog park. Section 6-8C-3 (Industrial District; Conditional Use) of the Naperville Municipal Code identifies the outdoor area of a pet care establishment as a conditional use that is permissible so long as all outdoor activity complies with Section 6-2-25 (Veterinary Office And Pet Care Establishment) of the Code.
Wag N' Paddle's proposed outdoor area complies with all underlying zoning regulations, as well as the additional guidelines established for pet care establishments. The petitioner has identified the following: all dogs must be on a leash and in the owners' control when entering and exiting the property; the proposed outdoor area will be fenced by an 8 foot, solid fence; outdoor areas will be cleared of excrement daily; and, any proposed changes to the property will be submitted to and approved by the H...
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