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Board approves kennel and doggy‑daycare permit for Basket Road multi‑tenant project
Summary
The Webster Town Board granted industrial and special‑use permits for a kennel and doggy‑daycare tied to a multi‑tenant complex at Basket Road, approving the motion unanimously; board members asked staff to check whether state kennel licensing applies to private boarding operations.
The Webster Town Board voted unanimously to issue an industrial use permit and a special‑use permit for a kennel associated with a multi‑tenant complex at Basket Road (tax ID numbers discussed in the motion). The motion passed on roll call with all present members recorded as in favor.
The applicant described the operation as dog boarding and daycare: daytime daycare hours roughly 6:00 to 6:00 with separate spaces for small and large dogs, fenced outdoor access designed to reduce visual triggers for barking, and overnight 'suites' for boarding. The applicant estimated capacity "like 50 dogs" and said small and large dogs would be separated; staff said the outdoor area would be fenced and blocked so dogs "can't see anything to bark at."
Council members asked whether state licensing or animal‑holding facility regulations would apply. Staff said the parcel is outside certain municipal programs that apply to municipal stray‑dog facilities and that they would research whether state licensing requirements apply to a private boarding/daycare operation or whether contracting with the town could change that legal status.
The board recorded the motion and vote during the meeting and approved issuance of the permits; staff will follow up on outstanding licensing questions.
