HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2022-132_20220617_Project DescriptionSit Means Sit Dog Training
Conditional Use Application
1662 Orchard Drive
Project Description and Justification
Sit Means Sit intends to open a 16 dog boarding facility in conjunction with a single family
residence at 1662 Orchard Drive in Newport Beach, California. The property is located in the
SP-7 Residential Kennel zoning district of the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan.
The site currently has a one story residence, approximately 1,239 square feet, with no garage.
The lot is rectangular in shape.
There is an adjacent lot 439-251-10 which will be merged with 1662 Orchard Drive 439-251-09.
This lot will be improved with turf and remain an open area for training.
The following information is related to the existing proposed use of the projected site:
439-251-09 (Site with house)
Lot Width:65 feet
Lot Depth: 165 feet
Lot Area: 10,740 square Feet
439-251-10
Lot Width:50 feet
Lot Depth:70 feet
Lot Area 3500 feet
Total lot area:14,240 square feet
Proposed Setbacks Kennel:
9.7 feet from west side
5 feet from east side
67 feet from front
81 feet from rear
Proposed Setbacks Garage:
46 feet from rear
9.7 feet from west side
Building/Lot coverage = 21.7% proposed approx.
Landscaping = 44% proposed approx.
Paving = approx. 17.60 square feet for driveway, parking and ADA parking
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Physical improvements
● An indoor kennel building 49 x17 will be constructed
● There will be 16 kennels, each dog will have a 4’x 6’ space as noted in the site plan. All
Applicable permits will be obtained from the City’s Building Division and Fire
Department.
● An ADA compliant restroom will be included in the new construction
● An ADA parking stall will be installed
● Fire alarm system will be installed to comply with fire code. There is a fire hydrant within
the required distance to comply with fire code.
● The concrete slab that the building is built on will comply with the kennel code in Chapter
7.35 and the drainage and plumbing will comply with the plumbing and kennel code.
● Heating and ventilation will be provided for the kennel to ensure that the dogs are kept
comfortable
● An acoustical study has been performed by an acoustical engineer.
● A Kennel operator’s permit will be obtained from the Chief of Police in compliance with
Municipal Code Chapter 7.35
● A new 25 x 40 foot garage will be constructed as noted on the site plan to meet the
garage requirement for the residence and to provide for additional storage.
● The parking requirement for the kennel will be met at 1 space per 400 square feet
● The current chain link fencing will be replaced with secure, updated white vinyl fencing in
accordance with code.
● The property will be improved in appearance so as to blend in with the neighborhood
and surroundings.
Specific Services Offered At The Property
The facility will offer boarding in conjunction with training for up to 16 dogs at one time. The
facility will not offer boarding without training and will not offer daycare. The current boarding
and training packages are 7, 12 and 20 days, dogs will board and train for consecutive days.
Dogs will be housed in indoor kennels. There is a grooming room presented in the plans, this is
intended for the boarding dogs to receive a bath before they go home, no additional grooming
services will be offered.
The residential use will be maintained as the principal use of the property and an
owner/operator will be living at the property. They will provide 24 hour care for the dogs.
Hours of Operation
The facility will be available to clients Tuesday through Friday from 3pm to 7pm and on Saturday
from 10am to 5:30pm, by appointment. The facility will be closed to clients on Sunday and
Monday. Clients may visit the facility by appointment only. Sit Means Sit offers a pick up and
drop off service for clients and many of our clients choose the pickup and drop off service. An
onsite manager will be available 24 hours per day.
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Management
There will be a maximum of 3 trainers working at the kennel
Waste
The kennel will be sanitized daily. Waste will be stored in deodorized bags and disposed of by a
trash company each week.
Justification:
1. The use is consistent with the General Plan
The proposed use meets the definition of a Commercial Kennel. The principal use of a
commercial kennel, when in conjunction with a single family residence on the same
building site and subject to obtaining a kennel license (Chapter 7:35) is permitted subject
to the approval of a use permit by the Planning Commission.
The site for the proposed use is located in the RK zoning district of the Santa Ana
Heights specific plan. (20.90.070) The purpose and intent of the RK District is to provide
for the development and maintenance of a neighborhood which includes single-family
residences in conjunction with commercial kennel business.
2. The use is allowed with the applicable zoning district and complies with all other
applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code.
Commercial Kennels are allowed in the SP-7 (RK) zoning district pursuant to the
issuance of a use permit by the Planning Commission. The existing residence complies
with the requirements for front, side and rear setbacks.
Regarding Municipal Code compliance, upon approval of the use permit, an application
for an Operator's Permit for a commercial kennel will be submitted in accordance with
Section 7.35.
3. The design, location and operating characteristics are compatible with the allowed
uses in the vicinity.
The operation of the kennel will be compatible and consistent with the other existing
uses in the vicinity. The majority of the properties along Riverside Drive are dog kennels
including the Newport Beach Animal Shelter scheduled to open in the next 12 months.
Operating a 16 dog kennel is well under the current permitted numbers at many of the
adjacent kennels.
4. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle access and
public services and utilities.
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The site location is ideal for the operating characteristics of the proposed use given that
the zoning is (RK) Residential Kennel. It is suitable in terms of design, shape and size.
There will not be any changes which would interfere with emergency vehicle access or
public services.
5. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the
harmonious and orderly growth of the City, not endanger, jeopardize or otherwise
constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
The (RK) zoning district is zoned for commercial kennel use. Operating a kennel would
not endanger, jeopardize or constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health
interest safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
This proposed use is consistent with the other dog related businesses in this zone and is
a lighter use in terms of number of dogs than many of the other kennels in the area.
Other information
Noise: The business model for Sit Mean Sit is focused on training as opposed to routine
boarding or daycare. For many of our clients, eliminating nuisance barking is a top training goal
so eliminating barking is part of the training curriculum while the dogs are enrolled in the board
and train programs.
Landscaping
As mentioned above, white vinyl fencing will be installed in accordance with code. In the interest
of cleanliness and sanitation, landscaping will consist of paving stones and decorative rock. The
open training area will be covered with turf.
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