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Planning commission approves conditional‑use kennel permit for River Heights homeowners
Summary
River Heights Planning Commission approved a conditional‑use permit allowing Brett and Lucia Togelson to keep three dogs at 435 East 700 South under conditions restricting waste, barking and requiring leashing off the fenced backyard; the permit becomes effective after minutes are approved at the next meeting.
The River Heights Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional‑use kennel permit for Brett and Lucia Togelson on May 12, 2026, allowing three dogs at 435 East 700 South under defined conditions. The commission said compliance with existing River Heights code and limits on noise and waste are required, and the permit will take effect after the commission approves minutes at its next meeting.
Commissioners and neighbors described the household dogs as family pets that spend most of their time indoors. Neighbor Kim Allsup told the commission she lives next door and has "no issues" with the Togelsons’ animals, saying "their dogs are well behaved" and that the family keeps fencing and grounds repaired. The applicants described one 16‑pound emotional support dog and two larger rescue dogs; they said the animals are chipped, vaccinated and kept inside most of the time.
During deliberations commissioners emphasized standard conditions used in prior permits: kennel areas must be kept free of accumulated waste and odor, barking should be maintained at a reasonable level, animals outside the fenced backyard must be on a leash, and the permittees should be familiar with the relevant River Heights code. Commissioner (S1) moved to approve the permit with those conditions; a commissioner seconded and the motion passed. The chair noted the permit will be effective once the agenda and minutes are approved at the next meeting.
The approval resolves the conditional‑use item on the agenda. The commission provided no additional conditions beyond the standard operational and nuisance protections discussed at the meeting.
