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Land Use Commission backs Dogtopia move to Maple Avenue with noise and parking conditions
Summary
The commission recommended approval, 6–2, of Dogtopia's special‑use request to relocate to 1710 Maple Ave, attaching conditions on hours, employee parking, additional loading/short‑term spots, leased garage stalls and required implementation of acoustical recommendations to limit noise impacts to nearby residents.
The Evanston Land Use Commission voted 6–2 on Jan. 14 to recommend that City Council approve a special use for Dogtopia to relocate its downtown dog‑care operation to 1710 Maple Avenue, subject to a package of conditions intended to address noise, parking, and loading impacts.
Owner and operator Sarah Lewis told the commission Dogtopia operates a fully indoor play facility, does not walk dogs offsite and uses rigorous intake, separation and HVAC procedures to limit noise and odor. "We do not take the dogs outside for walks," Lewis said,…
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