HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013_11_12_R132 TLSE 2013-0012 My Dog's Day Care The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED: November 12, 2013
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-132 ADOPTED: November 12, 2013
A RESOLUTION: APPROVING TLSE-2013-0012, MY DOG'S DAYCARE, AN INDOOR
DAYTIME DOG CARE FACILITY LOCATED ON PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS PIN NUMBER 189-26-8520-009AND LOCATED AT
UNIT 110, 75 LAWSON ROAD S.E.
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael Edelheit has requested special exception approval to permit an
indoor day time dog care facility for up to 60 dogs in the I-1 zoning district at Unit 110, 75
Lawson Road SE in Leesburg Business Park on property identified as Loudoun County Parcel
Identification(PIN)number 187-30-6945; and
WHEREAS,the property is zoned I-1, Industrial/Research Park District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly advertised Public Hearing on
November 7, 2013 and recommended conditional approval; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends conditional approval subject to the conditions dated
November 12, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council held a duly advertised Public Hearing on November 12,
2013; and
WHEREAS, Town Council has determined the proposed use meets the special exception
standards for a kennel as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Town Council has determined that the Approval Criteria of Zoning
Ordinance Section 3.4.12 have been satisfied; and
WHEREAS, Town Council has determined that the proposal would serve the public
necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice.
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A RESOLUTION: APPROVING TLSE-2013-0012, MY DOG'S DAYCARE, AN INDOOR
DAYTIME DOG CARE FACILITY LOCATED ON PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS PIN NUMBER 189-26-8520-009AND LOCATED AT
UNIT 110, 75 LAWSON ROAD S.E.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia that
Special Exception application TLSE-2013-0012, My Dog's Daycare, including one zoning
ordinance modification of Zoning Ordinance Section 9.3.12 (1) (200 foot property line setback)
is hereby approved to permit an indoor daytime kennel use for up to 60 dogs in an existing
warehouse unit at Unit 110, 75 Lawson Road SE on the property identified as Loudoun County
Parcel Identification(PIN)number 189-26-8520-009, subject to the following:
SECTION I. The indoor kennel shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. Substantial Conformance: This special exception use is granted for Unit 110 of
Leesburg Business Park located at 75 Lawson Road. Development of this special
exception use shall be in substantial conformance with the special exception plat entitled
"My Dog's Daycare" prepared by Paciulli Simmons & Associates and revised through
October 17, 2013.
2. No Expressed or Implied Waivers: Approval of the special exception does not express
or imply any waiver or modification of the requirements set forth in the Subdivision and
Land Development Regulations, the Zoning Ordinance, or the Design and Construction
Standards Manual (DCSM) except as specifically approved by Town Council or as
shown as approved by Town Council on the Special Exception Plat and supporting
documents.
3. Capacity: The dog daycare facility shall be limited to a maximum of sixty (60) dogs at
any given time.
4. Hours of Operation: The facility may operate Monday through Saturday during the
hours 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. and Sunday between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. There shall be no
overnight boarding of animals at the facility.
5. Soundproofing: Unit 110 at 75 Lawson Road shall be adequately soundproofed with
acoustic wall and ceiling tiles so as not to present a nuisance to other businesses at the
site.
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A RESOLUTION: APPROVING TLSE-2013-0012, MY DOG'S DAYCARE, AN INDOOR
DAYTIME DOG CARE FACILITY LOCATED ON PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS PIN NUMBER 189-26-8520-009AND LOCATED AT
UNIT 110, 75 LAWSON ROAD S.E.
6. Lighting: Any additional new outdoor lighting installed for the dog day care use shall be
full cut-off and limited to only that necessary for the safety of patrons and employees
using the facility.
7. Odor Emissions: Odors shall be properly contained and/or treated before release so as
not to present a nuisance to other businesses at the site.
8. Stream Protection: At the lower end of all designated dog relief areas the applicant shall
construct and maintain a 5-foot by 5-foot area with approximately 12 inches thickness of
engineered soil (Mulch, Peat moss, stones #7 and #57) to filter dog waste pollutants
before they runoff or enter the ground. A 6-inch by 6-inch timber curb shall be put in
place and maintained around the designated dog relief areas so that the runoff does not
sheet flow directly into the pond.
9. Dog Relief Site Maintenance: The designated dog relief areas shall be inspected hourly
during operating hours to ensure solid waste is removed from the site.
10. Pet Waste Notification Sign: The applicant shall install and maintain a pet waste sign
citing the applicable sections of the Town Code related to dog waste and instructing dog
attendants on the proper way to handle pet waste in the designated dog relief areas.
SECTION II. A modification of Zoning Ordinance Section 9.3.12 (1) (200 foot property line
setback) is hereby approved to permit a 51.1-foot setback for the use adjacent to the ECHO site
on the east boundary of the subject property and a 120-foot setback adjacent to the Town
property on the south boundary of the subject property.
PASSED this 12th day of November, 2013
Kris en C. mstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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Clerk of Cou
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