Title
Use Permit Application by Kristopher W. Wilgus to Operate an Animal Day Care Business at 2409/2411 Kecoughtan Road [LRSN 1003602 and LRSN 1003603]
Purpose
Background Statement:
This use permit application is a request to operate an animal day care business within an existing commercial building, a former bank, located at 2409/2411 Kecoughtan Road [LRSN 1003602 and 1003603].
The applicant proposes providing daily dog-sitting integrated with dog socialization training programs with up to 20 dogs on the premises at one time. In the application, the applicant proposes 24 hour operations. However, at the Planning Commission public hearing, the applicant agreed to operate between 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, which is a staff recommended condition. The drive thru and parking area on 2411 Kecoughtan Road will be required to be fenced and repurposed for outdoor dog run space.
The Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) recommends mixed use for this site. The Plan sets out policies of nurturing and developing small businesses on underutilized commercial properties and protecting adjacent neighborhoods by promoting compatible land uses within the City’s residential corridors.
If this application is approved, staff recommends sixteen (16) conditions that address: issuance of permit; conceptual floor plan; conceptual site layout; hours of operation; capacity; animal waste disposal; hours of dog run use; landscaping; property line vacation; and keeping a daily ledger. Based on the analysis of this application, if all recommended conditions are applied, this proposed use is consistent with the City’s goals and policies, as outlined in the Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended).
A community meeting was held Monday July 13th 2021.
During the Planning Commission public hearing, one member of the public spoke against permitting a 24 hour operation, which was originally requested by the applicant.
Recommendations:
Rec
Staff Recommendation:
Approve with 16 conditions.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Approve with 16 conditions.