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Prospective Franklin dog daycare owner says sewer and zoning confusion cost time and money
Summary
A Franklin resident opening a dog daycare and boarding business told the commission she incurred at least $1,000 in soil-test costs and faced mixed guidance from city staff about sewer access and contractor requirements, and urged the city to adopt backup review procedures and timelines.
Rena Fosse, a prospective business owner in Franklin, told the City Commission during public comment that she and her husband have faced months of permitting delays and extra costs while trying to open Sir Wax A Lot, a dog daycare and boarding facility.
Fosse said she was initially told the parcel did not have access to city sewer and proceeded to pursue a septic permit, paying $500 to dig two soil-test holes and an additional $500 when those tests were inconclusive. "We…
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