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Home My WebLink About11-115MARCH 22, 2011 11 -115 RESOLUTION (CARRIED 7 -0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN ) PURPOSE: APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ANIMAL DAY CARE /GROOMING ESTBALISHMENT AT 1921 SOUTH WASHBURN STREET; RUFF CUT'S GROOMING INITIATED BY: BRUCE BALTHAZOR, PETITIONER PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Found to be consistent with Section 30- 11(D) and approved with conditions BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that a conditional use permit for a canine service facility, including day care, grooming, retail and transportation services, 1921 South Washburn Street, per the attached, is hereby approved with the following conditions: 1) Overnight boarding of animals is prohibited. 2) No animal shall be allowed outdoors unless leashed and accompanied by a staff handler. 3) Immediate removal of any animal waste from the parking areas and green spaces. O.IHKOfH ON THE WATER p�.. TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Darryn Burich f '�L' Director of Planning Services DATE: March 17, 2011 RE: Approve Conditional Use Permit for a Canine Service Facility at 1921 S. Washburn Street (Plan Commission recommends approval) BACKGROUND The 35,100 square foot (0.81 acre) site is located at the west side of the South Washburn Street frontage road approximately 600 feet north of West 20`" Avenue. The site is fully improved with an approximately 9,500 square foot single -story three - tenant commercial strip center and associated 40 stall parking lot. The applicant indicates that they intend to occupy a 3,200 square foot storefront space and the business will be sharing the strip center with a financial service business and a retail business. The site also shares a common drive and lot line with a similar strip center adjacent to the south. ANALYSIS The petitioner is proposing to operate a canine service facility with the primary service of dog grooming and secondary services of dog daycare and transportation services. The facility will include a supervised indoor daycare area, a small retail store and a grooming suite with hours of operation from 6:30 am to 7 pm weekdays and 9 am to 3 pm on Saturdays. The applicant anticipates having an average of 30 -35 dogs in daycare per week and an estimated 30 dogs for grooming per day with a staff of 4 -6 employees at any given time. The site is currently developed and the petitioner is proposing to use it as is. The applicant does not include any details of an outdoor play area and has indicated that all activity will be indoors with the exception of a 525 square foot greenspace in the rear of the building that will be used as an area for animals at the facility to relieve themselves but will be leashed and accompanied by a handler at all times. The establishment of an indoor canine service facility in such close proximity to service and retail businesses may not be ideal, however the almost exclusive indoor use should address potential issues. FISCAL IMPACT None anticipated. RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission approved of this request at its March 15, 2011 meeting. Approved, City Manager ITEM: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CANINE SERVICE FACILITY AT 1921 SOUTH WASHBURN STREET Plan Commission meeting of March 15, 2011 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Bruce Balthazor, Ruff Cut's Grooming Salon Owner: DLB Development, Inc. Action(s) Requested: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to establish a canine service facility including daycare, grooming, retail and transportation services within an existing 3,200 square foot storefront at a multiple tenant strip center at 1921 South Washburn Street. Applicable Ordinance Provisions: Animal care facilities and pet shops are permitted only through conditional use permits in the C -2 General Commercial Zoning District as regulated in Section 30 -25 (A)(11) of the Zoning Ordinance. Standards imposed on Conditional Use Permits are located in Section 30 -11 (D) of the "Zoning Ordinance. Background Information Property Location and Type: The 3 5, 100 square foot (0.81 acre) site is located at the west side of the South Washburn Street frontage road approximately 600 feet north of West 20 Avenue. The site is fully improved with an approximately 9,500 square foot single -story three- tenant commercial strip center and associated 40 stall parking lot. The applicant indicates that they intend to occupy a 3,200 square foot storefront space and the business will be sharing the strip center with a financial service business and a retail business. The site also shares a common drive and lot line with a similar strip center adjacent to the south. Subiect Site Existing Land Use 1 Zoning Co mmercial — Service /Retail C -2 /HWY 41 Adiacent Land Use and Zonine E xistin g Uses Zoni No Singl Fa mily R (a cross R Tr acks) R - Commercial — Retail /Storage /Warehousing S outh (across South Washburn) C -2 /HWY 41 East Com mercial — Retail /Auto Service C -2 /HWY 41 West" Co mmerci a l — Serv /Retail C -2 /HWY 4 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use 10 Year Land Use Recommendation Commercial 20 Year La Us e R ecom men dation Co mmercial ANALYSIS The petitioner is proposing to operate a canine service facility with the primary service of dog daycare and secondary services of professional dog grooming and transportation services associated with the canine service. Specific details of the uses proposed include a large supervised indoor daycare area, a small retail store for food and animal supply items and a grooming suite. Hours of operation are from 6:30 am to 7 pm during the weekdays and 9 am to 3 pm on Saturdays. The applicant anticipates having an average of 30 -35 dogs in daycare per week and an estimated 30 dogs for grooming per day. A total of 4 -6 employees are anticipated to be on staff at any given time. Besides the CUP, all regulations related to the boarding and care of animals as well as a grooming license have or will need to be acquired. The site is currently fully developed with very little greenspace and the petitioner proposes to use it as -is. Noise and odor are typically major concerns with animal kenneling and /or daycare use as they often include outdoor play areas /dog runs. The applicant does not include any details of outdoor play areas in his application and has indicated to staff (verbally) that all activity will be indoors. The applicant does depict a small 525 square foot greenspace in the rear of the building (approximately 15' x 35') that will be used as a dog walk area to allow animals at the facility for grooming to relieve themselves outdoors but have indicated that all animals would be leashed and accompanied by a handler at all times when outside. As all proposed activity is to be indoor, staffs concerns of noise and odor associated with the facility is minimal but as added protection, staff recommends that the condition that all animals be accompanied by a handler when outdoors as well as the condition that all waste be immediately cleaned up. The establishment of an indoor canine service facility on the subject property is not ideal as it is a tight site with little greenspace and is shared by service and retail businesses, however it is also not an inappropriate or conflicting use. Potential issues arising from the proximity of an animal care business to the service and retail uses within the commercial strip center is being proposed to be addressed by almost exclusive indoor use. RECOMMENDATION /CONDITIONS Staff recommends approval of the CUP to operate a canine service facility at the subject property, with the following conditions: 1. Overnight boarding of animals is prohibited. 2. No animal shall be allowed outdoors unless accompanied by a handler. 3. Immediate removal of any animal waste from the parking areas and greenspaces. The Plan Commission approved of the conditional use permit as requested with conditions noted. The following is the Plan Commission's discussion on this item. Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the zoning in said area. He stated that the Comprehensive Plan recommends commercial use for this area and reviewed the proposed use and site plan. He also discussed the hours of operation, the number of employees, and services to be provided which would be mainly indoors. He also reviewed the conditions recommended for the request and commented that the petitioner had indicated that this site was a temporary location and another location for the business was in the planning process. Item -1921 S Washburn Dog Daycare CUP Mr. Borsuk stated that he felt condition #2 relating to animals being allowed outdoors only when accompanied by a handler should include the word "leashed" as well. Mr. Thorns questioned if there would be adequate parking for the proposed use and if there were any traffic concerns or noise issues related to this request. Mr. Buck replied that the existing parking should be sufficient as retail business was the highest and most intense use and this type of service usually experiences very low parking necessities. He further stated that there were no traffic concerns with this use of the site as it is a pre- existing commercial center. He did not anticipate noise issues as the petitioner indicated that materials had been installed as sound barriers in the facility. Bruce Balthazor, 1921 S. Washburn Street, petitioner for the request, stated that he had been in contact'With tenants in the structure next door and had no complaints of noise issues. He explained the use of sound barrier materials in the facility and stated that the existing doors had been replaced with steel doors to mitigate noise issues. He also stated that animal waste is picked up immediately and all dogs taken outdoors to relieve themselves would be on a leash at all times. Mr. Thorns inquired about this location being a temporary situation for the business. Mr. Balthazor responded that another site at the corner of West 20 Avenue and South Washburn Street was the potential new site and discussed features of the new location. Ms. Propp voiced her concerns with the small outdoor area on the site and questioned where the business was previously located. Mr. Balthazor replied that there would be no more than eight dogs in daycare per day and multiple dogs would not be going out at any one time which would be for bathroom breaks only and not for outdoor play purposes. He further commented that they were previously located at 2275 Omro Road however their lease had come due and they could not afford to remain at this location. Ms. Lohry questioned when they would be moving into their new location if the conditional use permit was granted and how animal waste was disposed of. Mr. Balthazor responded that they were already operating at this location as they were not aware that a conditional use permit was required and the animal waste was disposed of in a dumpster on site. Ms. Lohry then questioned whether the disposal of animal waste in a dumpster met city codes. Mr. Balthazor replied that it met code standards and the City's Health Department had issued all the necessary permits and /or licenses required. He also noted that the staff report made reference to the primary service being dog daycare with the secondary service being grooming whereas it is actually the opposite with grooming being the majority of their business. Mr. Thorns commented that he personally used Ruff Cut's services and they did a nice job and operated a well run facility. Item— Washburn St-CUP/Canine Service Motion by Borsuk to amend condition 92 to read "No animal shall be allowed outdoors unless leashed and accompanied by a staff handler ". Seconded by Hinz. Motion carried 9 -0. Motion by Thoms to approve a conditional use permit for a canine service facility at 1921 'S. Washburn Street as requested with the following conditions: 1. Overnight boarding of animals is prohibited. 2. No animal shall be allowed outdoors unless leashed and accompanied by a staff handler. 3. Immediate removal of any animal waste from the parking areas and greenspaces. Seconded by IVajgrt. Motion carried 9 -0. Item — Washburn St CUP /Canine Service City of Oshkosh Application `► ❑ Planned Development Review OJH<D-f H ® Conditional Use Permit Review ON 7ME WATER * *PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT USING BLACK INK ** APPLICANT INFORMATION Petitioner. Ru ff Cuts Grooming Salon Lic Petitioner's Address: 1921 S Washburns St Telephone #: (920 ) 231 -5232 Fax: ( Status of Petitioner (Please Checl Petitioner's Signature (required): City: Oshkosh SUBMIT TO: Dept of Community Develops 215 Church Ave., P.O. Box 11 Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903 -11 PHONE: (920) 236 -5059 Date: 02/05/2011 State: WI Zip: 54904 Other Contact # or Email: Rnffentsurnom ingsalonrLi).hotmall.com Prospective Buyer Date /05/2011 OWNER INFORMATION 44 Owner ( s): DLB Development Inc Date: Owner(s) Address: 2924 Rapids Dr City. Racine Telephone #: (414 ) 881 -3847 Fax: ( Other Contact # or Email: Ownership Status (Please Check): 0 Individual 0 Trust 0 Partnership XCorporation State: Wi Zip: 53404 Property Owner Consent: (required) By signature hereon, I/We acknowledge that City officials and/or employees may, in the performance of their functions, enter upon the property to inspect or gather o e info n essary to process this application. I also understand that all meeting dates are tentative and may be postponed by the P vision for incomplete submissions or other administrative reasons. Property Owner's Signature: S�C 1�1`I Date: SITE INFORMATION Address/Location of Proposed Project: 1921 S Washburn St Oshkosh, WI 54904 Parcel No. Proposed Project Type: Retail, Dog Grooming, Training, Doggy Daycare Current Use of Property: was Empty fi Zoning: C-2 Land Uses Surrounding Site: North: °'� South: Retail and Auto Body C -2 East: Road and Retail And Storage Facility C -2 West C/`4 * *Please note that a meeting notice will be mailed to all abutting property owners regarding your request. Application fees are due at time of submittal. Make check payable to City of Oshkosh. Please refer to the fee schedule for appropriate fee. FEE IS NON - REFUNDABLE For more information please the City's website at www.ci.oshkoshwLus/Community_pevelopmenv?lamiag.h= Staff Date Recd /l l 3A The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed conditional use: 1. Will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare. The proposed use of the property as a canine facility (dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and retail facility) should not have negative impacts on the area nor endanger the public health, safety comfort of general welfare. The applicant requires that all dogs be vaccinated for rabies, parvovirus, distemper and bordetella. The applicant has a thorough evaluation process for all daycare and boarding dogs and does not accept any that are dangerous or aggressive. The dogs on the premises will be under control of the adult handlers at all times. 2. Will not have a negative effect on pedestrians and vehicular circulation and safety. The proposed location is an existing building and has adequate off - street parking. Clients pull into the parking lot when dropping off or picking up dogs. The drop off and pick up times are staggered which does not contribute to additional congestion or generate any more traffic on public streets. All dogs on the premises will be under control of the adult handlers at all times and fenced off from pedestrians. The applicant will meet all city requirements on fencing. 3. Will not contribute to noise or environmental pollution or have a negative effect on air and water quality. It is understood that noise may be an issue; however, the proximity of the highway increases the ambient noise level of the area. To date the applicant has not had a noise complaint at their Neenah facility as handlers have control of the dogs at all times and noise levels are strictly monitored. The Neenah facility has no negative effects on the environment; Oshkosh will be run the same way. 4. Will not affect the demand for and availability of public services and facilities. The utilities, access roads, and drainage are existing and adequate. S. Will not affect the character and future development of the area. The surrounding area is fully developed. The use of the building for a canine facility (dog daycare, boarding, grooming and retail sales) should have little impact on the area. Industrial and commercial uses have operated on this property in the past. Planning Staff would not expect that their use of the existing building would be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the vicinity nor would it impede the normal or orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. 4A. The Ruff Cuts Grooming Salon opened its doors April 1, 2008 as a grooming, retail, and daycare for the fox cities area. Shortly after opening, there was a need for transportation, dog training, and more holistic food needs. Over the course of the last 3 years we have built a great reputation for intregrity, health,and safety for our canine facility. We have been recommended by many professionals in the pet care industry. Through market research, and the construction of high way 21, we realize we needed to move our location to a more stable area of the city. We also will be building a new facility on 20"' street later this year. Dog Daycare Services: The primary service of Ruff Cuts Grooming and Daycare, is daycare . Through supervision, and a safe environment we provide a fun way to exercise and keep our clients socialized. We cater to those who want to keep their dogs healthy and active, as well as those that don't want their dogs to be left alone for extended hours or don't have the time to always to meet their canines demanding schedule. We use scratch resistant surfaces of the walls and a sealed concrete floor, windows for our staff for viewing, and steel doors for sound control and safety. All dogs are screened for temperament prior to admittance, to limit dogs with any aggression. Should an emergency arise, our staff is trained in pet first aid. During daycare play, dogs are divided into groups depending on size and energy. While in these play groups dogs are free to play with each other, play with toys provided, or lounge around soaking in the attention from our dog handlers. Our daycare play area is equipped with a doggie cam which is seen by our staff at all times. Daycare is fully heated or air conditioned depending on the season. They play comfortably in any conditions outside. Professional Dog Grooming: Understanding the importance of good canine hygiene is important, our professional groomers cater to what the clients needs are, and we do what is best for their pet. All our groomers have at least 20 years experience and have hands on training when we teach new groomers. We use only the best products on our dogs and cats. We are a "green" grooming salon. Transportation Services" Ruff Cuts Grooming Salon understands that not everyone can transport their pets. We will for an added fee pick up or deliver their pets for them. We also have an emergency number for after hours to be there for any situation. 5 Application Narrative and Questioner Proposed Location: Address: 1921 S. Washburn Oshkosh Class: Commercial Zoning: C -2 Ruff Cuts Grooming Salon is looking to obtain a Conditional use permit for this property. Existing Use: The section we are renting is 3200 sq. ft. With one other business operating next to us in the same building. We moved in to an empty section and do not know what was there before us. Ruff Cuts Grooming Salon is looking to obtain a conditional Use Permit of operate on the entire section of the building. Surrounding Land Use: To the east of us is C -2 an auto repair shop, the North of us is R -1 single family living, to the West is C -2 is Oshkosh Animal Hospital, and to the South is C -2 storage and strip mall businesses. Traffic Generation: The location of 1921S. Washburn is currently a high traffic area. The addition of our business will not increase traffic nor cause any traffic congestion hazards beyond any surrounding business currently located on Washburn Street. Common Concerns Addressed : Noise: Noise is typically the largest concern with a facility like ours. To date Ruff Cuts has had no noise complaints at out Oshkosh location. Our Handlers work hard to maintain a stress free environment . In a stress free environment dogs not feel the need to bark needlessly and in turn focus their energy on playing. To help with noise control our handlers engage in games of fetch and we use the outside wall area for a quieter play area. Odor: Odor will not have an effect on the surrounding properties as cleanliness is one of Ruff Cuts highest priorities. Ruff Cuts maintains a strict cleaning schedule which includes the disposal if waste many times throughout the day. Ruff Cuts has no complaint or concern with odor at the Oshkosh location. E Specialty Materials: Fiberglass reinforced panel Interior play area surfaces are covered with FRP which is scratch resistant will not absorb moisture and is easily cleaned and sanitized. FRP is made for daycare applications and will last longer than other wall surfaces on the market. OPERATION PLAN: >The property will be used to operate a premier dog care facility that will be focused on the health and safety of every canine and feline in the community. >The specific use of the lad will include One large indoor daycare area with supervision A retail area for holistic foods, collars, leashes,beds, toys, and a variety of supplies for any canine A grooming suite for professional grooming of cats and dogs > Operational Hours: Monday — Friday 6:30am to 7:OOpm Saturday 9:00 am -3:00 pm Sundays Closed Employee and pets: 8 employees with a total of 4 to 6 on staff at all times We estimate an average of 30 -35 dogs in daycare per week We estimate about 30 dogs per day for grooming We share a large parking lot with the other businesses within our area We have all our licences with the city already and have them transfered 7 LAYOUT OF FACILITY: 1921 S Washburn is aproximently 3200 sg. Feet We share our section of the building with Supreme gift and Lingerie The section was empty when we rented it See diagram for all dimentions of the building The front of the store will include: Main lobby/ reception area Restrooms Breakroom Retail Office The daycare is separate from the retail as well as the grooming suite All required permits will be obtained E.3 r is x Al 60 1, o ap � 9 Retail Retail 3 Collars MX38' Grooming 15'X30' Da are Area Bathing mast � Retail rnasr J. ' 12X14 FLOOR FLAN Stock Room KEMPINCER PUTM ARCHITECTS ' �` Plemkg 'Design and Cm*rucUm Admdrdshabo hosivl4p M•/r1•ap�sd Y. • � . - :4 O/wtAR#1•drnaodSu•hIrEYD••pt . - 1974 8 NMMun Sbe•t (92D1 ?363310 oeabwI USA SW4 TENANT REMODELING FOR MARK WIRSCH 06NA0SN.408 m= PFKMCreo: 207127. DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 20 ADDENDUUN4_ D AMI A-102 10 CUP - CANINE SERVICE FACILITY SPANGENBERG JEFFREY /LAUREL COMBS ANTHONY C /JULIE 1921 S WASHBURN ST 3039 NE SLOPE ST 1825 S WASHBURN ST PC: 03 -15 -11 ROSEBURG OR 97470 6621 OSHKOSH WI 54904 8252 JORGENSEN KEVIN E /TRICIA M 2115 ALLERTON DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 8209 RE 2105 ALLERTON DR KUNES MICHELLE A 2125 ALLERTON DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 8209 OGOMBE NANCY H 2145 ALLERTON DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 8209 DLB DEVELOPMENT LLC 2924 RAPIDS DR RACINE WI 53404 AMBROSO LINDA S 2095 ALLERTON DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 8207 ADVENT PROPERTIES LLC 4719 PLUMMERS POINT RD OSHKOSH WI 54904 9512 RE 1931 S WASHBURN ST RUFF CUTS GROOMING SALON 1921 S WASHBURN ST OSHKOSH WI 54904 ARNOLDUSSEN TODD HARTZHEIM MARK 412 PHEASANT RUN KAUKAUNA WI 54130 1804 . RE 1940 S WASHBURN ST 77 V •J I x 5 � 1 6Op 1' 60 (�w2•.J h Y F t ,f kP q d F 1 1 .s i 2 9 i r x 9 v ;X i �g s K� x- s y ' i r' Yf , /(mil• . / as 1900 1916 oP�� ' 1918 � 1920 � r P/ DISCLAIMER This map is neither a legally recorded map nor CANINE SERVICE FACILITY �T a survey and it is not intended to be used as one. lr O.IHKOIH This drawing is a compilation of records, data 1921 S WAS H B U R N ST and information located in various city, county ON THE WATER and state offices and other sources affecting the area shown and it is to be used for reference City of Oshkosh purposes only. The City of Oshkosh is not re- Department of sponsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. If discrepencies are found, please contact the Community Development City of Oshkosh. Created by - dff Scale: 1 100' 02/22/11 r LOW. 0 k!A 9 `. DISCLAIMER This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and it is not intended to be used as one. This drawing is a compilation of records, data and information located in various city, county and state offices and other sources affecting the area shown and it is to be used for reference purposes only. The City of Oshkosh is not re- sponsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. If discrepencies are found, please contact the City of Oshkosh. Created by - dff 0 CANINE SERVICE FACILITY N 1921 S WAS H B U R N ST O.IHKOIH ON THE WATER City of Oshkosh Department of Community Development Scale 1" = 100' 02/22/11