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Yukon board approves variance allowing Pets and People shelter curb cut, parking access
Summary
The Yukon Board of Adjustments voted unanimously March 3 to approve a variance requested by Pets and People Humane Society that allows a curb cut and driveway configuration for a new shelter site; board members discussed trees, proximity to on-site tank batteries and animal capacity limits.
The Yukon Board of Adjustments voted unanimously March 3 to approve a variance requested by Pets and People Humane Society that will permit a curb cut and driveway configuration for a planned commercial construction of a new animal shelter in Yukon.
The variance, sought from standards in the city's Unified Development Code for commercial construction, cleared the board after a brief presentation and questions about driveway materials, tree removal and nearby oil field tank batteries. Christie McCray, president of Pets and People Humane Society, told the board the facility would keep its intake numbers low and try to preserve as many trees as possible during construction.
Board members discussed details in the packet, including a diagram showing the proposed curb cut and access to the shelter parking area. The board confirmed the city has approved a curb cut contingent on the variance being granted. The shelter's drive will be constructed of concrete and, as presented, is considered a driveway rather than a city street, so it will not need to meet city street construction standards.
McCray and board members also discussed a small cluster of oil field tank batteries on the property. Board members were told the shelter site is located north of the tanks and that the new driveway would not be sited close to the tank batteries.
The shelter is below a stated five-acre threshold mentioned in discussion; McCray and board members referenced prior meetings where the acreage requirement was addressed. McCray said the shelter currently houses nine dogs and one cat and that staff hopes to maintain a similar number at the new facility. Board members noted a previous numerical limit referenced during the meeting (19 animals), and that current operations are below that figure.
After discussion, a motion to approve the variance was made and seconded. The roll call vote recorded Chairman Smith, Stacy Carpenter and Shaw voting 'yes,' and the board approved the variance.
No additional formal conditions or changes to the Unified Development Code were specified in the recorded discussion. The board took no separate action on appointing a vice chair and left that agenda item for a future meeting when more members are present.
The board adjourned at the conclusion of the agenda.
