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Zoning board clears plan for commercial pet boarding; members require sealed surface for outdoor runs
Summary
Alexander Smith received approval to operate a commercial pet‑boarding facility and planned unit development in a C‑2 district; the board required the outdoor exercise/kennel area be an impervious sealed surface that can be sanitized, and noted state licensing and health permitting will apply.
The Tazewell County Zoning Board approved a nonresidential planned development to allow a commercial pet boarding facility and multiple commercial uses on one parcel in a C‑2 general business district.
Staff said the proposal meets dimensional standards and is not inconsistent with the county comprehensive plan, but identified noise from daytime dog exercise as the primary concern. Jackie told the board the applicant indicated dogs would be let out for short periods, primarily during daytime, with the last outdoor let‑out at 8 p.m., and staff said that reduced the noise concern.
Applicant Alexander Smith described a new 48‑by‑80 kennel building with about 32 regular kennels and 10 suites, plus a cat room. “It's gonna be a commercial pet boarding kennel, 48 by 80…32 regular kennels, and then there will be 10 suites,” Smith said.
Board members and staff discussed drainage and waste removal, the surface of outdoor runs, and life‑safety monitoring. During deliberations the board added a condition that outdoor exercise/kennel areas be an impervious, sealed surface (for example concrete or an approved alternative) that can be cleaned and sanitized; Smith agreed. The board also noted the facility will need state licensing and a health‑department permit before opening.
The board approved the findings of fact and the special use/planned development with the sealed‑surface condition and specified hours for operations.
