The applicant, Jacquelyn Rector with Houndstown USA, is requesting a special exception to use four (4) units in the building located at 3363 N. State St. for an interactive pet daycare and boarding facility. 

In accordance with local notification requirements, notice was provided in the Observer Local News on March 28, 2024; letters providing notice of the hearing, date, time, and location were sent to adjacent property owners within 300 feet of the subject property in the City of Bunnell limits on March 21, 2024.

The applicant is wishing to establish a pet daycare and boarding facility in a multi-unit building located at 3363 N. State St and owned by Trilegacy Holdings LLC. The building is currently in the beginning stages of development and has already been issued a building permit. This is building is part of Phase 3 of 3 for the Verdigo site plans that were approved in 2021. The applicant is currently under intent to lease four (4) units for their commercial business. 

The property is currently zoned L-1, Light Industrial with an underlying Future Land Use designation of Industrial. Phases 1 and 2 consisted of a storage complex to the rear of the property and two multi-unit buildings fronting US Highway 1.  The property abuts two other properties that have a wholesale business and offices for a landscaping company.

Within the L-1, Light Industrial District, the proposed use is not listed as a permittable use; however, under special exceptions, it states "other uses and structures not listed above that with certain restrictions can be compatible with the permitted uses of the district as determined by the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board." This use is compatible with the permitted uses in the B-1 zoning district, which are also permitted in the L-1 zoning district.

The applicant has stated the following:

1. There will be no outdoor runs or play areas for the dogs.
2. There will be 24-hour video surveillance and have high technology fire and police notification systems equipped.
3. Boarding operations will involve a pet taxi which would be a Jeep Wrangler wrapped in Hounds town logo and decals for pet pickup.
4. Pet waste will be removed in garbage bags, discarded in a dumpster and removed by a private carter. This has been verified with the Flagler County office of the Florida Department of Health.

Staff recommends approval of the special exception use with the following conditions:

1. The business must adhere to Code of Ordinances Section 10-14. - Standards of care and inspection of commercial animal establishments.
2. In accordance with Section 50-5. - Franchise fees and agreements in the Code of Ordinances, the applicant must file an application with the Solid Waste Department for a franchise agreement to use solid waste services other than what is provided by the City.

If motioned for approval, please state "I make a motion to approve the special exception with staff's recommendations."

If motioned for denial, please state "I make a motion to deny the special exception for the use of a interactive pet daycare and boarding facility."

*The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board has the ability and authority to amend the conditions or apply more than what staff has recommended*