SPECIAL USE PERMIT: HOLIDAY HOUND HOUSE - Z2008006 HOLIDAV HOUND HOUSE.PDF

Report to the Board of Supervisors
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Commission Hearing Date: July 24, 2008
Board Hearing Date: September 3, 2008 (Continued from August 20, 2008)
Case #: Z2008006 - Holiday Hound House
Agenda Item: 1
Supervisor District: 1
[Note: Super-majority vote of the BOS is required for SUP approval due to neighborhood opposition.]
Applicant/Owner: Deborah Mullen
Request: Special Use Permit (SUP) for a kennel and grooming
business in the Rural-43 RUPD zoning district
Site Location: North of Hunt Hwy. and west of Valencia Ave. (in
the Chandler Heights area)
Site Size: Approx. 1.2 gross acres
Density: N/A
County Island Status: Class Ia (Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek,
Gila River Native American Community)
County Plan: The Queen Creek Area Plan designates the site as
Suburban Residential (0-2 d.u./ac.). The proposed
SUP is not in concert with the plan.
Municipal Plan: The Town of Queen Creek designates the region as
Very Low Density Residential (0-1 d.u./ac.). The
request does not appear to be in concert with the
plan.
Municipal Comments: The Town of Queen Creek recommended a 10 yr.
SUP time frame.
Support/Opposition: A petition of support with 16 signatures and five (5)
letters of support have been provided from
neighbors and clients of the applicant's existing
facility in Gilbert.

Four (4) emails of opposition were attached to the
staff report to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Since then, an additional two (2) emails, seven (7)
letters, and a petition with 18 signatures have been
received in opposition to the request.
Opposition represents six of the surrounding twelve
properties, and triggers requirement for a super-
majority vote of the BOS for SUP approval.
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
On-site RU-43 RUPD/ Single-family residential
North: RU-43 RUPD/ Chandler Heights Irrigation District
easement (Stacy Rd.) then single-family residential
South: RU-43 RUPD/ Single-family residential
East: RU-43 RUPD/ Valencia Ave. then Chandler Heights
Irrigation District facility and agriculture (citrus
orchards)
West: RU-43 RUPD/ Single-family residential and
agriculture (citrus orchards)
Staff
Recommendation: Staff recommended the Commission motion for
continuance to a date certain of September 18,
2008 for the following reasons:
• Allow time for the applicant to work out
remaining neighborhood opposition.
• Revise a few technical aspects on the site
plan.
• Revise a few technical aspects in the
narrative report.
Additional Comments: The Commission action was based on suggested
staff alternative for approval subject to stipulations
'a' — 'bb' as listed in the staff report but with
modified language to stipulation 'a' calling for a
revised site plan.
The applicant has now submitted both a revised site plan and narrative report, thus any
motion for approval should include revised stipulations (from the Commission
recommendation) as follows:
a. Development of the site shall comply with the site plan entitled "Holiday
Hound House / Animal Boarding Facility", consisting of one (1) full-size

a. Development of the site shall comply with the site plan entitled "Holiday
Hound House / Animal Boarding Facility", consisting of one (1) full-size
sheet, dated revised March 20, 2008, and stamped received May 30,
2008, and a Floor Plan consisting of one (1) full-size sheet stamped
received August 8, 2008, except as modified by the following stipulations.
Within 30 days of Board of Supervisors approval thc applicant shall
satisfactorily addresses outstanding staff concerns.
Development shall be in conformance with the narrative report entitled
"Narrative Report Revision #2... Holiday Hound House", consisting of
thirteen (13) pages, dated August 4, rcviscd April 15, 2008, and
stamped received April 16 August 8, 2008, except as modified by the
following stipulations.
Further, staff notes an inconsistency in the language of Commission recommended
stipulation 'd' that should be clarified, as follows:
d. The facility shall board animals seven (7) days a week, with office hours
from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and with pick up and drop off hours limited to
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Commission
Recommendation: Approve by a vote of 5-2 subject to the following
stipulations 'a' -
a. Development of the site shall comply with the site plan entitled "Holiday Hound House!
Animal Boarding Facility", consisting of one (1) full-size sheet, dated revised March 20,
2008, and stamped received May 30, 2008, except as modified by the following
stipulations. Within 30 days of Board of Supervisors approval the applicant shall submit a
revised plan to the Planning and Development Department that satisfactorily addresses
outstanding staff concerns.
b. Development shall be in conformance with the narrative report entitled "Narrative
Report Holiday Hound House", consisting of thirteen (13) pages, dated revised April
15, 2008, and stamped received April 16, 2008, except as modified by the following
stipulations.
c. This Special Use Permit (SUP) shall expire ten (10) years from the date of approval by
the Board of Supervisors or upon termination of the use, whichever occurs first.
d. The facility shall board animals seven (7) days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
with pick up and drop off hours limited to 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m.
e. The following Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD)
stipulation shall apply:
• No animals may be housed at the proposed kennel facility prior to the installation
and approval of a new septic system to serve the facility.

Access to the facility shall be from Valencia Rd. only.
g . The daily outdoor exercising and potty time for the animals shall be limited to the
following schedules, Summer is designated as May through October, and Winter is
designated as November through April.
1. Summer hours: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2. Winter hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
h. All trees shall be double-staked when installed.
The kennels shall be constructed with noise attenuation on all exterior walls.
j. The site shall be maintained and cleaned daily with solid wastes bagged for pick-up
twice a week by the refuse company
k. Barking dogs shall not be allowed into the exterior potty/exercise area.
At no time shall dogs be allowed to roam the property unsupervised. No boarded
dogs shall be outside in the exercise yards unless someone is at the facility.
m. The number of dogs in the kennel shall be limited to 10.
n. The number of cats in the kennel shall be limited to 5.
o. The kennel operation shall strictly comply with the provisions of Chapter XI (Animals)
of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code.
P . The driveway and parking areas as shown on the site plan must meet the EPA
requirements for dust control. Decomposed granite and pea gravel are not
acceptable methods of dust control.
q. The use shall be monitored for one (1) year for dust generation on Valencia Rd. This
shall be addressed in the Status Report.
r. A building permit and a drainage clearance must be approved prior to constructing
any fencing on site.
s. All transformers, back-flow prevention devices, utility boxes and all other utility
related ground mounted equipment shall be painted to complement the development
and shall be screened with landscape material where possible. All HVAC units shall be
screened.
t. All outdoor lighting shall conform with the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
u. Development and use of the site shall comply with requirements for fire hydrant
placement and other fire protection measures as deemed necessary by the applicable
fire department. Prior to issuance of zoning clearance, the applicant shall seek review
and comment from the applicable fire protection agency, and shall provide written
confirmation that the site will be developed in accordance with their requirements.
v. Prior to zoning clearance, developer(s) and/or builder(s) shall establish emergency
fire protection services, covering all real property contained within the project area

during course of construction and shall obtain a 'will serve' letter substantiating
coverage from the appropriate Fire Department servicing the site.
w. The applicant or his successor shall obtain approval of any development plans from
the Office of the Arizona State Fire Marshal prior to any construction.
x. The applicant shall submit a written report outlining the status of the development at
the end of one (1) and eight (8) years from the date of approval by the Board of
Supervisors. The status report shall be reviewed by staff to determine whether the
Special Use Permit remains in compliance with the approved stipulations.
)1. Major changes to the Special Use Permit shall be processed as a revised application,
with approval by the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Minor changes may be administratively approved by the
Planning and Development Department. Major changes to the Special Use Permit
may require a new Citizen Participation Process as determined by the Planning and
Development Department.
z. Noncompliance with the conditions of approval will be treated as a violation in
accordance with the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. Further, noncompliance of
the conditions of approval may be grounds for the Planning and Zoning Commission
to take action in accordance with the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
aa. Non-compliance with the regulations administered by the Maricopa County
Environmental Services Department, Maricopa County Department of Transportation,
Drainage Review Division, Planning and Development Department, or the Flood
Control District of Maricopa County may be grounds for initiating a revocation of this
Special Use Permit as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
bb. Property owner and his successors waive claim for diminution in value if the County
takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with stipulations.
Planner: Jonce Walker, Planner
Reviewed by: Darren V. Gerard, AICP, Deputy Director
Attachment's: Opposition Map
Support correspondence (5 Pages)
Opposition correspondence post-P&Z (17 pages)
July 24, 2008 P&Z packet (44 pages)
[Note: July 24, 2008 P&Z minutes are not yet available.]

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August 7, 2008
TO: Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
RE: SUP Z2008006 / Holiday Hound House / Deborah Mullen
18129 E. Stacey Road, Queen Creek, 85242
Dear Board Members:
Attached please find a 'DECLARATION' from my current neighbors in Gilbert attesting that my
dog boarding facility is not a detriment to the community.
I have also attached letters of support from. several of my clients.
My case comes before you on August 20, 2008 and I look forward to addressing you in person at
that time.
Sincerely,
Deborah Mullen AUG 0 8 2003
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DECLARATION
To: Maricopa County Board of Supervisors August 1, 2008
We, the neighbors of Deborah Mullen (3415 S. 157th St., Gilbert), would like to con um that having her dog boarding
facility in our residential neighborhood for the past several years is, not now or ever has. been an issue with us.
The kennel is run with a great deal of care and concern for the community in that the dogs are not noisy. In fact, most
of us were not even aware that a business was operating there.
No foul or unusnal odors can be detected and the property is immaculately maintained_ Again, all outward
appearances are that the property is just a home, nothing more!
And, any additional traffic along our roads is not noticeable and therefore not a problem even during holiday times
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Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
From: Stefani Lawrence [lawrence_family@cox.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:21 AM
To: Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
Subject: Please Consider
Dear Mr. Walker —
I am writing to you in regards to a vote regarding a Special Use Permit (license) case that you will be
hearing shortly regarding Holiday Hound House (CASE TRACKING NUMBER Z2008006, Owner,
Deborah Mullen). I'm not sure if you are aware of this or not, but finding a good dog boarding facility is
extremely hard to find in Maricopa County. My pets are VERY important to me, and I am extremely
particular about who looks after them. I personally have toured numerous facilities in the Valley — many
of which are already overbooked and over capacity.
I have been with Holiday Hound House for the last five years! The treatment and care that they provide
is priceless. My dog has a number of health issues which require her to be on a special diet and take
almost 4 separate medications a day. Many facilities will not take a dog that requires such specialized
care. At Holiday Hound House, they have been looking after my dogs for years and have been 100%
compliant with all medical requirements — and at no extra cost.
Their operation is well organized, structured and very efficient. There is no odor, traffic issues or
excessive barking. The facility should serve as a model for others. Please take special consideration
to grant this Special Use Permit to Holiday Hound House. It would be extremely beneficial to all of us
who continue to utilize these services to take care of our loved ones. With the shortage already of dog
boarding facilities, to lose Holiday Hound House would be a big blow to the community. Thank you
again for your consideration!
Best Regards
Stefani Lawrence
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Banner Health Foundation
08/19/2008

Jonce Walker PLANDEVX
From: Koretchko Kim [Kim.Koretchko@freescale.corn]
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:47 AM
To: Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
Subject: Holiday Hound House Tracking # Z2008006
To: Jonce Walker and the Maricopa County board of supervisors
Special Use Permit Holiday Hound House, Case Tracking Number Z2008006, Owner Deborah Mullen
Mike and Deborah Mullen have been taking care of our dog Cira for the past three years while we go on various
vacations. Three years ago we began searching for a quality boarding facility for our loved pet. We were looking
for a place that was fairly small and the animals were given personal attention. We found that at the Holiday
Hound House. Mike and Deborah treat our Cira as if she were their own. Each dog is given personally supervised
morning and afternoon exercise sessions in their field. This is where we believe the Holiday Hound House excels.
They take the time to get to know the temperament and personalities of each pet and form small supervised play
groups. This prevents any annoying behaviors in the dogs such as excessive barking or aggressive play. Other
facilities we interviewed did not treat each animal with such personal care and attention.
Mike and Deborah on multiple occasions have gone beyond just a standard kennel. We were on vacation when
Cira was diagnosed with Valley Fever, it was imperative that she start medication immediately. Deborah worked
with me, my vet and the pharmacy to get Cira on her medication within 24 hours. It is this type of service that
allows us to take our vacations with out worrying about Cira's conditions. Cira absolutely loves going to visit Mike
and Deborah. We can hardly contain her in the car when we arrive!
We have recently added another dog to our family and I just hope he has the opportunity to visit Deborah and
Mike while we are on vacations. We do not believe there is another kennel in the area that gives the same quality
and care to their guest as Holiday Hound House. I fear if the Holiday Hound House is not given the Special Use
Permit for their facility, they will be forced to close and the community would be losing a wonder business.
They are simply not another kennel. They are a small responsible business that ensures the safety of the animals
they take care of as well as being excellent neighbors. We have driven up to Holiday Hound House countless
times and we have never heard any annoying barking. The kennels are kept extremely clean and there is never
any odor associated with the kennel. Their property appears to be a home with a couple of dogs playing in the
field. Any city should be proud to have business owners like Deb and Mike providing this service to their
residences'.
Please feel free to contact us if you any questions, we can be reach at 480-897-6170.
Sincerely,
Kim and Ken Rudy
08/12/2008

Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
From: Elizabeth Fulghum [efulghum@paradigm-eng.com ]
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 2:09 PM
To: Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
Subject: Case Number Z2008006 Holiday Hound House
Mr. Jonce Walker
Regarding Case Number Z2008006 Holiday Hound House
Dear Mr. Walker,
I am writing in support of Ms. Deborah Mullen, Holiday Hound House, locating her pet
boarding facility at 18129 E. Stacey Rd. Queen Creek, AZ.
My husband and I live at 17730 E. Stacey Rd, Queen Creek, approximately two blocks from
the proposed location, also a part of the Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District. We
have been clients of Ms. Mullen for more than five years, with her caring for our Akita
dogs when we travel, four to six times per year. I welcome the concept of her locating
the business within walking distance of our home.
Ms. Mullen's existing business delivers high quality, personalized pet care to a clientele
that has a high rate of return customers. This type of quality care is difficult to find
and is in high demand; Ms. Mullen has.a track record of providing clean facilities, well
trained and caring staff, and a long standing, well-run business. There are few_J
comparable businesses like Ms. Mullen's in:this area, and her business plan fulfills a
growing need.in the community.
As to the impactof her business in the location proposed, I am certain that it will,
a positive impact in the area. The neighborhood is culturally diverse, with many area
residents owning a multitude of animals including dogs, bats, chickens, roosters, , goats,
sheep, cows, horses, peacocks and bulls. We also have a variety of wildlife: coyotes, road.:
runners, snakes, toads, mountain lion. The existing "pet"
population makes considerable noise at times (cows, roosters and peacocks in particular),
much more disruptive than several dogs at play in Ms Mullen's yard might be. Overall,
the neighborhood is very animal friendly. Ms. will Mullen's business operations will be
unobtrusive, fit seamlessly into the area, be well kept and clean.
I view Ms. Mullen's plan for the property with enthusiasm; we need properties in the area
well cared for, and under Ms. Mullen's care the existing property will be improved. Please
provide your support to her application.
Thank you for your consideration. You may contact me if I can answer any questions.
Elizabeth Fulghum
17730 E. Stacey Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
mailing address:
P.O. Box 9536
Chandler Heights, AZ 85227
Home Phone: (480) 839-7043
Cell Phone: (480) 518-5296

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Jonce Walker - PLAN DEVX
From: Servino, Patrick [Patrick.Servino@Avnet.com ]
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 10:54 AM
To: Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
Cc: Fulton Brock - DIST1X; Don Stapley - DIST2X; Andrew Kunasek - DIST3X; Max Wilson - DIST4X;
MaryRose Wilcox - DIST5X
Subject: Special Use Permit: HOLIDAY HOUND HOUSE, CASE TRACKING NUMBER Z2008006, Owner,
Deborah Mullen
Dear Board of Supervisors,
I am writing you today because it was recently brought to my attention that the Holiday Hound House applied for a
Special Use Permit for the new location.
Living in South Chandler I have relied on Deborah and Holiday Hound House to take care of my dogs while I
travel on business. It is very hard to find good boarding facilities and I know myself and others are going to be
hard pressed to find boarding services as good as hers if her permit is not approved.
In the interest of many homeowners within Maricopa County, Holiday Hound House should be granted a special
use permit.
I appreciate your time and addition to my email.
Kind regards,
Patrick Servino
910 West Oriole Way
Chandler, AZ 85286
602-820-4414
Patrick D. Servino
Manager, Marketing Communications
Avnet Technology Solutions
phone: 480-305-0915
fax: 480-794-9877
aim: patrickservino
patrick.servino@avnet.com
www.ats.avnet.com
08/07/2008

Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
From: Alison Bassoff [westbassoff@cox.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 8:52 PM
To: Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX; Don Stapley - DIST2X; Fulton Brock - DIST1X
Subject: Request from a constituent
Jonce Walker
Planning and Development
Maricopa County
Dear Sir:
Amqng the ,.reasons that Arizona is 4-gTeat place to live lathe sense of opportunity and
possibility that exist a here. In many parts of our nation, this sense of opportunity was- -
lost long ago. We are blessed to have county supervisors who understand and nurture this
pioneer spirit.
It is with that spirit in mind that I am writing in support of a business that embodies
these values and the spirit of free enterprise that makes our county such a great place to
live and work.
Maricopa County and the community of Queen Creek have an extraordinary opportunity to
support an extraordinary small businesswoman who provides an outstanding service to
families like mine in the East Valley. Not only do I recommend that we do all we can to
accomodate the special use permit for this important Maricopa County business, suggest
that this is exactly the kind of service business that our towns of the East Valley need
the most.
Deborah Mullen has applied for a special use permit for her business, as
follows:
• The special use permit is under: HOLIDAY HOUND HOUSE, CASE TRACKING NUMBER Z2008006-,
:Owner, Deborah Mullen
Property address: 18129 E. Stacey Road, Queen Creek, 85242
I hope that you and the Supervisors give this request your most earnest consideration.
have taken the liberty of sending them copies of this message.
Sincerely,
Michael Bassoff
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Darren Gerard - PLANDEVX
From: Fulton Brock - DIST1X
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 8:19 AM
To: Darren Gerard - PLANDEVX
Subject: FW: zoning cage Z2008006
fyi
Original Message
From: liz guy [mailto:david@davidcolemanphotography.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 6:07 PM
Fulton Brock - DIST1X
Subject: zoning case Z2008006
Mr. Brock,
This email is to inform you of my OPPOSITION to the dog boarding facility proposed
for 18129 E. Stacey, at the corner of Valencia Ave.
and Stacey Rd. As you may know this is a quiet, rural, residential neighborhood.
The opening of a commercial business in this neighborhood would cause a influx of unwanted
traffic onto our single lane dirt road (Stacey Rd) not to mention the noise of up to 20
dogs barking at all hours. I live within the 300' radius of this property and let me say
again that I am OPPOSED to this venture. We are sending representatives to the meeting on
Wednesday August 20, 2.008 with a petition we have signed. It is my understanding that the
planing and zoning commission did not receive all the emails in OPPOSITION that were sent
to them through Mr. Johnce Walker. I feel that if they had received these emaiis they
would not have voted in favor of this facility.
In OPPOSITION to case Z2008006,
David S. Coleman
18112 E Stacey Rd
Chandler Heights Az 85227-9588
(480) 988-9722 Home
(602) 505-2654 Cell
david@davidcolemanphotography.com
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Jonce Walker - PLAN DEVX
From: Kristin Anderson [kristinkoanderson@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 2:29 PM
To: Fulton Brock - DIST1X
Cc: Eric Anderson; Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX; anthonywood6735@msn.com ; dguyro@msn.corn;
fiveforfive@mac.com; liz@lizguy.com ; bpimente113@msn.com ; glassylady2000@yahoo.com
Subject: Opposition to special use permit #z2008006
Dear Mr. Brock,
Our neighborhood is in desperate need of your help and support. We are a rural residential neighborhood where
neighbors enjoy the serenity and peace of living in this quiet area of Queen Creek. Currently, a woman by the
name of Deborah Muliens is trying to obtain a Special Use Permit for use at the residence located on 18129 E.
Stacy Rd. She intends to use this permit for her business, Holiday Hound House. This business is an animal
boarding and possibly grooming facility. We, as neighbors, need your help to STOP this from happening.
We have majority OPPOSITION to this venture when collecting petition signatures from residences within 300
feet of Ms. Muliens home.
We would greatly appreciate your support in this matter at the Board of Supervisors Meeting, this week on
Wednesday, August 20th.
As concerned homeowners, we are truly at a loss as to what to do. Our main road affected by this venture is
Valencia Ave. which is already a dirt road and which also has a huge amount of traffic due to the Chandler
Heights Irrigation District (CHCID). CHCID is used for our residential water and irrigation. CHCID services a
huge amount of customers that must use Valencia Ave. in order to sign up for irrigation twice a month. This
does not even account for the traffic to pay water bills at CHCID or customers paying on their irrigation
accounts.
Besides our concern about Valencia Avenue, we have a variety of other concerns in regards to having an animal
boarding facility next door to our residential homes! I also have a handful of homeowner letters that I would be
more than willing to share with you to support our opposition to Ms. Muliens request for a special use permit. I
would also be willing to fax a copy of our neighborhood petition to your office as well.
Please contact me with any questions and I would truly value your input and insight regarding this issue.
Best Regards,
Kristin Anderson
cell: 480-239-5037
26448 S. Valencia Ave., QC 85242
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08/19/2008

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August 02, 2008
Mr. Jonce Walker, Planner
Maricopa County, Planning and Development
501 North 44th Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85008
RE: Case # Z200806, Special Use Permit for dog boarding/grooming facility
Dear Mr. Walker-.
I am writing to you and to the Members of the Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Board to express
my ABSOLUTE OPPOSI:110N to the proposed Special Use Permit requested by Deborah Mullen for the
residence located at 18129 East Stacey Road in Queen Creek, Arizona (CASE # Z2008006).
We have chosen to live in this neighborhood for a variety of reasons, but most importantly because of
the peace and quiet. My wife and I spend all of our time at home when we aren't at work. I truly enjoy
working in and around the house, building and working on our vehicles and toys and just relaxing in our yard
with our neighbors. I enjoy doing these things and being at home because it's peaceful and we're surrounded by
people who enjoy many of the same things Summer or winter, our windows are open most of the time so we
can enjoy the fresh air and peace of our neighborhood. Right now, our neighborhood is being invaded by Ms.
Mullens and her plans to turn the residential home across the street from us and its additional building into a dog
boarding and grooming facility.
In April, my wife visited the open house at Ms. Mullens current dog boarding facility in Gilbert. After
her reports I still continued to be against this business venture. In fact, I would be against any business like this
that someone would want to bring into our neighborhood because this area should be for residential only.
Above all things, who would want a dog boarding and grooming facility across the street from their biggest
investment, their home. My reasons for continuing to be OPPOSED to Ms. Mullens request for a Special Use
Permit to board dogs are:
• Approval of a Special Use Permit leaves neighbors limited when problems occur
• Increased traffic on Valencia Avenue's dirt road
• Additional noise
• Decreased value of our home
• Decreased ability to sell home because this business will be right across the street from us
• We live in a residential neighborhood, not an area for businesses
• We were fully aware of the Water Company before we purchased our house; we made the choice to live
with the Water Company.
• We want our peace and quiet
With my neighbors, I will continue to fight against having a dog boarding and grooming facility not
only in my neighborhood, but especially across the street from my house. Put yourself in my shoes when you
are making this decision. Would you want a dog boarding/grooming facility with barking dogs, extra traffic and
possibly spell next door to you? I highly doubt it. I am sure there are some neighbors that really don't care
about this issue, but why should people outside of the 300 foot parameter matter. These people shouldn't be
asked to help make decisions about whether or not a business shoul4 be in their neighborhood when they aren't
immediately affected by Ms. Mullens proposal like my wife and I are. If you- should have any questions about
my opposition to this proposal, please contact me. Please keep our interests in mind when making your final
decision.
Sincerely,

Kristin K. Anderson ••••n
26448 South Valencia Avenue, Queen Creek, AZ 85242 • (480) 239-5037 • (480) 988-2915 •
kristinkoanderson@hotmail.com
August 02, 2008
Mr. Jonce Walker
Planner
Maricopa County
Planning and Development
501 North 44th Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85008
RE: Case # Z200806, Special Use Permit for dog boarding/grooming facility
Dear Mr. Walker:
I am writing to you and to the Members of the Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Board to
express my COMPLETE OPPOSITION to the proposed Special Use Permit requested by Deborah
Mullen for the residence located at 18129 East Stacey Road in Queen Creek, Arizona (CASE #
Z2008006).
My husband and I moved out of a congested area in Mesa into our home on Valencia Avenue in
July of 2005. After two years of living in our rural, secluded, quiet home we proceeded to purchase
it in 2007. We have chosen to live in this neighborhood for a variety of reasons, but most
importantly because it is what we view as relaxing and gives us the ability to rejuvenate in order to
return to the "hub-bub" of our society on Monday mornings. As a high school administrator in
Gilbert, I deal with a plethora of stresses throughout my day and work week. Many times they
creep into my weekend as well because of scheduled functions, but my relief at the end of the day
or week is being home, in the yard, at the neighbors, sitting inside with the windows open and
enjoying the peace. I am most frustrated to report that my peace and sense of relief is being
invaded by Ms. Mullens and her plans to turn a residential home and additional building into a dog
boarding and grooming facility.
In April, my neighbors and I were invited to an open house at Ms. Mullens current dog boarding
facility in Gilbert. There, we were informed of Ms. Mullens plans for the newest dog bording facility
on Stacey Road. While visiting Ms. Mullens, we were able to tour her facility, ask clarifying
questions and I was able to express my continued opposition for her plans within our
neighborhood. During this meeting, when asked about living arrangements at the Stacey home, Ms.
Mullens not realizing, gave several conflicting statements about who would be living in the home
and when they would actually be present. In fact, since that meeting I have been told of more
plans via neighbor conversations with Ms. Mullens step-daughter who is currently living in the
home. There is no straight and narrow explanation for how this facility will be monitored, which
essentially leaves us "up a creek" when there are problems. If Ms. Mullens wants a business that
she can come and go from then why not set that business up within a strip mall or in a shopping
center? The easy explanation of why Ms. Mullens does not want that is she will no longer be able to
advertise that she is boarding these animals in her home.
My reasoning for being ADAMANTLY OPPOSED to Ms. Mullens request of a Special Use Permit for
a dog boarding can be explained directly as follows.
• Approval of a Special Use Permit leaves neighbors limited when problems occur
• Increased traffic on Valencia Avenue's dirt road
• Noise, noise, noise

• Decreased value of home due to business
• Decreased ability to sell home, if need be, due to business
• Residential neighborhood
• Neighbors were fully aware of the Water Company prior to the purchase/building of their
homes.
• The smell within Ms. Muliens Gilbert facility was undesirable, would/could the smell of the
new location wander into our backyard?
• Peace and quiet wanted and needed
• Why shoud Ms. Muliens problems become ours? (ie. the affect this will have on her
"livelihood," husband's illness, decreased business because of all the tie-ups)
I find as I write this letter and fight for my home, peace and investments that I truly am a prisoner
to one woman who has decided to invade our neighborhood with a business that immediately
surrounding neighbors do not agree with or want. Trying to put ourselves in each other's shoes is
necessary when considering Ms. Muliens request. Granted there are neighbors among us that really
don't care about this issue. But ask yourself, do they directly surround her home and are they the
immediate homes in all directions to her? Probably not. So if they aren't within 300 feet of Ms.
Muliens' residential home then why do they get to make a decision that affects those of us who
are? Take a look at the water company for example. Why would they care if Ms. Muliens is awarded
a Special Use Permit, they don't live, sleep or rest in their offices because their operating hours are
minimal at best. There are though, two homes, one especially, who's bedrooms are within
extremely close range to Ms. Muliens. We as neighbors have valuable reasons why this Special Use
Permit should not be approved. If you should have any continued questions, please contact me.
Please keep our majority opposition in mind when making your final decision.
Sincerely,
Kristin K. Anderson

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18215 E Sunnydale Dr.
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
480-888-1367
July 20, 2008
TO: Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission
501 N. 44th St., Ste 100
Phoenix, AZ 85008
RE: Case #: Z2008006 Holiday Hound House
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter in regards to a notice I received from your office on or
around July 8, 2008. Apparently a request has been made for a Special Use Permit for an
animal boarding/ grooming facility in the Rural-43 RUPD zoning district by our
neighbor.
I do not want this boarding/ grooming facility to be granted a Special Use Permit.
The Chandler Heights Citrus Community is a quiet and calm neighborhood. We live on a
dirt road next to the water company. This does create extra traffic, dust, and noise along
Valencia road. However, the water company was established long before we moved into
the area, so we were aware of the situation. Unfortunately, if a dog boarding facility is
allowed to move in, even more traffic will arrive creating more dust and noise. The other
factor is the possibility of barking, annoying dogs. I know that the owner may "promise"
that we will not hear a peep, but how can we be certain? How can one be expected to
keep 10, 20, or more dogs quiet at all times? The main concern is that once a Special Use
Permit is granted, there will be little hope for the surrounding property owners to ensure
that the promises made, are actually enforced.
believe in the rights of all to pursue an income as they choose. However, I do
not deem it fair that surrounding property owners be subjected to a nuisance that will be
almost impossible to control.

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July 20, 2008
Mr. Jonce Walker, Planner
Maricopa County Department of Planning and Development
501 N. 44th Street, Ste. 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Dear Mr. Walker:
I want to let you and the other members of the Maricopa County Planning and
Zoning that we are vehemently opposed to the proposed "Holiday Hound
House" dog kennel commercial facility venture (special use permit) for the property
located at 18129 E. Stacey Road in Chandler Heights, Arizona. (CASE # Z2008006
— Deborah and Mike Mullen, owners/operators)
We have lived in the home just south (yes, we share a block fence with the Stacey
Road property in question) for 13 years and have invested our lives and incomes
into this acreage. We purposefully moved to this area because we had horses,
dogs, cats, and chickens and have been thankful for the quietness of this
residential property we chose. It is with great concern and disdain that I'm sending
this email to you regarding the commercial proposition that the Mullens are having
you consider. Here are my concerns:
1. We are public school counselors/teachers who are home most of the time,
especially in the summer. We DO NOT want dogs barking both day and
night in our very own back yard as the facility BACKS RIGHT UP to our
backyard and bedrooms.
2. We have four (4) dogs that are very well-mannered and we do not let them
indiscriminately bark, but if you're a pet owner at all, you know that when
dogs bark, it starts a chain reaction. WE DO NOT want dogs out in the yard
(or in the facility) barking when we're trying to sleep or when we're home.
Since this is to be a commercial venture, it's NOT LIKE normal pet
ownership whereby dogs get used to neighbor dogs. The "Holiday Hound
House" dogs will change and barks WILL BE constant.
3. This is a cozy, quiet neighborhood: not a commercial neighborhood. We
are NOT HAPPY at all with a coming in. When we purchased our home 13
years ago, we knew CHCID (the water company) was across the street, but
it's just that: a water facility. It's not an animal business (with barks,
smells, noises, various and different customers and traffic, etc.)
4. If we need to sell our home, WHO wants to purchase a property NEXT to a
DOG BOARDING FACILITY?? Not me! It will automatically lower our

property values and that's NOT what we or any of our neighbors want. We
are particularly concerned since the property is directly behind us.
5. My husband and I have a flock of chickens that is directly behind the block
wall that we share with the 18129 E. Stacey Road facility. Currently, it is
quiet, cozy, and they are settled. We, as residential pet owners are appalled
at the prospect of clients, dogs and cats, and traffic coming in directly on
the other side of our block wall.
6. The Muliens are wonderful people, but they DO NOT plan to live in the
facility and to have this kind of venture in our neighborhood just isn't fair.
We've invested our time, energies, and money into this home and frankly
find it disturbing that they are pursuing this matter even after we told their
realtor and Ms. Mullen in January (when she began looking at the property)
that we'd fight to keep her commercial venture out of our neighborhood:
our home, our investment, and our dream.
Due to the scheduling of this meeting (9:00 on July 24 th), neither my husband,
Chuck, nor I can come to the hearing. I am requesting that you read my letter,
NOTE my disapproval and concerns, and I beg of you to DENY the Muliens the
Special Use Permit to try to destroy our neighborhood with this "Holiday Hound
House" venture.
Thank you for noting mV'Eoncerns. Please document my complete opposition to
the case.
Mrs. Yvonne f. Warn
26646 S. Vale- _ - enue
Queen Creek, Arizona 85242
(480) 988-1002 - home
(480) 270-8022 - work
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July 22, 2008
Mr. Jonce Walker, Planner
Maricopa County Department of Planning and Development
501 N. 44th Street, Ste. 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Re: CASE #Z200806 — "Holiday Hound House"
Dear Mr. Walker:
I am writing to you and the other members of the Maricopa County Planning and Zoning in
order to express my opposition to the proposed "Holiday Hound House" dog kennel
commercial facility venture (special use permit) for the property located at 18129 E. Stacey
Road in Chandler Heights, Arizona. (CASE # Z2008006 — Deborah and Mike Mullen,
owners/operators)
I cannot express my resistance to this proposal in strong enough terms. I am extremely upset
about the possibility of the property next to ours becoming a commercial business. Our
home since 1995 (13 years) is on the property adjoining the proposed dog kennel
immediately to the south — only feet from the building that is supposed to house the kennel
and right across the fence from what appears to be the proposed exercise yard. I do not want
to live next to a commercial dog kennel with all the noise, odor, and traffic that will
certainly result.
I am generally not in favor of extreme restrictions on what a person can do on or with their
own property as long as the activity does not adversely effect their surrounding
neighborhood. The Mullens, however, are not even planning to live here and they will be
able to sell their business to someone else in the future, so even if the Mullens were the
perfect neighbors, there is no assurance that whomever would take it over would have any
concern for the neighborhood and we would be stuck.
I feel for the Mullens in that they were led to believe that their would be little or no
resistance to their venture in our neighborhood (probably the fault of their real estate agent),
but we expressed our opposition from the very outset. It's my understanding that Mrs.
Mullen spent some time canvassing the neighborhood last weekend trying to drum up
support for her kennel and part of her appeal was that her husband was in ill health and they
needed this business to provide for his care since they were no longer able to keep the
business in its current location (in another residential neighborhood — any surprise?).

My wife, Yvonne, and I are both high-school counselors and cannot, because of our job
commitments with back-to-school days, attend the hearing on the date you have set
(Thursday, July 24, 2008). I am requesting that you read my letter, RECORD my
disapproval, and DENY the Mullens the Special Use Permit for their "Holiday Hound
House" venture.
Thank y for noting my concerns. Please document my absolute opposition to the case.
Char es Warner
26646 S. Valencia Avenue
Queen Creek, Arizona 85242
(480) 988-1002 - home
(480) 279-7326 - work
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NEIG • e II lc OOD PETITION
Case It Z2008006
Request: Special Use Permit; Proposed Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming
Owner: Deborah Mullen
Location: 18129 E. Stacy Rd.
The below mentioned neighbors are within the 300 foot buffer of the proposed Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming.
All parties are OPPOSED to the proposal of a Special Use Permit at/on the property located at 18129 E. Stacy Rd.
As a collective group of neighbors we are submitting our names, addresses, phone numbers, signatures, the date of our decision and final individual
decisions regarding the proposal of a special use permit for the Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming.
Please take this petition into serious consideration.
DATE NAME ADDRESS PHONE NO. SIGNATURE FINAL DECISION
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NEIGHBO' 'OOD PETITION
Case # Z2008006
Request: Special Use Permit; Proposed Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming .
Owner: Deborah Mullen
Location: 18129 E. Stacy Rd.
The below mentioned neighbors are within the 300 foot buffer of the proposed Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming.
All parties are OPPOSED to the proposal of a Special Use Permit at/on the property located at 18129 E. Stacy Rd
As a collective group of neighbors we are submitting our names, addresses, phone numbers, signatures, the date of our decision and final individual
decisions regarding the proposal of a special use permit for the Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming.
Please take this petition into serious consideration.
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NEIGHBO OOD PETITION
Case # Z2008006
Request: Special Use Permit; Proposed Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming
Owner: Deborah Mullen
Location: 18129 E. Stacy Rd.
The below mentioned neighbors are outside the 300 foot buffer of the proposed Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming.
All parties are OPPOSED to the proposal of a Special Use Permit at/on the property located at 18129 E. Stacy Rd.
As a collective group of neighbors we are submitting our names, addresses, phone numbers, signatures, the date of our decision and final individual
decisions regarding the proposal of a special use permit for the Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming.
Please take this petition into serious consideration.
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NEIG 0 OOD PETITION
Case # Z2008006
Request: Special Use Permit; Proposed Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming
Owner: Deborah Mullen
Location: 18129 E. Stacy Rd.
The below mentioned neighbors are outside the 300 foot buffer of the proposed Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming.
All parties are OPPOSED to the proposal of a Special Use Permit at/on the property located at 18129 E. Stacy Rd.
As a collective group of neighbors we are submitting our names, addresses, phone numbers, signatures, the date of our decision and final individual
decisions regarding the proposal of a special use permit for the Holiday Hound House Animal Boarding Facility and Grooming.
Please take this petition into serious consideration.
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• Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case: Z2008006 Holiday Hound House
Meeting Date: July 24, 2008
Agenda Item: 14
Supervisor District: 1
Applicant! Owner: Deborah Mullen
Request: Special Use Permit (SUP) in the Rural-43 RUPD zoning
district
Proposed Use: Animal Boarding / Grooming Facility
Site Location: North of Hunt Hwy. and west of Valencia Ave. (in the
Chandler Heights area)
Site Size: Approx. 1.2 gross acres
County Island
Status: Class Ia (Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek, Gila
River Native American Community)
Summary of Conformance with Adopted Plans:
County Plan: The proposal is not in concert with the Queen Creek
County Area Plan which designates the site as
Suburban Residential (0-2 d.u./ac.).
City/Town Plan: The proposal does not appear to be in concert with the
Town of Queen Creek's General Plan which designates
the site as Very Low Density Residential (0-1 d.u./ac.).
Support/Opposition: Four (4) emails of opposition
Recommendation: Continue to September 18 2008
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Description of Proposal:
1. This request is for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an animal boarding and
grooming facility on a site approx. 1.2 gross acres in size. The site is zoned
Rural-43 RUPD and is located north of Hunt Hwy. and west of Valencia Ave. in
the Chandler Heights area.
2. There are currently two (2) structures on the site. One of the structures is a 1,952
sq. ft. home with a 714 sq. ft. covered patio on the northern end of the property
that will be occupied by the applicant and not used in the animal boarding
operation. The second structure is a 1,800 sq. ft. single room, 30' (w) x 60' (I) x
15' (h) metal shelled building that the applicant will modify internally to house
twenty (20) runs for boarding dogs and six (6) enclosures for cats. Internal
modifications to the boarding facility includes a laundry area, an ADA bathroom, an
animal food preparation area, and a reception center. Total lot coverage for the
home and the animal housing structure approx. 10.06%. The perimeter of the
backyard grass area south of the house will be fenced in via a 6' (h) block wall.
This area will be used as a potty and exercise space for the dogs. A series of
fences and access gates will be used inside the backyard grass areas to control the
amount of dogs in various sections.
3. In addition to boarding the animals, the applicant is proposing a grooming
operation but has detailed that most of the grooming will consist of exit baths for
animals that are leaving the facility after their stay. The applicant has stated that
any grooming will be done on a request basis thereby only employing a groomer
when needed.
4. The site will be maintained and cleaned daily with solid wastes bagged for pick-up
at by the refuse company. The applicant is proposing debris traps inside the drains
to prevent hair, fur, and food from entering the septic system. The applicant is
also proposing that a pest control company be employed to spray on a monthly
basis to eliminate any insect infestations. An HVAC unit and new duct-work will be
installed inside the facility for heating and cooling. The applicant is also providing
a generator and portable heating and cooling units on site in the event of a power
outage so that the facility can maintain a safe temperature for the animals.
Internal emergency lights will be affixed to the walls as well. Internal fit out of the
facility includes blown insulation and sheet rock to mitigate noise, metal framing,
and sheet rock.
5. Primary access to the site will be from a 25' (w) paved circular driveway off of
65' (w) dirt surfaced Valencia Rd. Stacey Rd is a dirt surface easement on the
northern properly line, and could be used to access Valencia Rd. and then the
facility. However, because Stacy Rd. is a smaller easement that mainly serves as
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access to homes and the Chandler Heights Irrigation District and not the general
public, it is unlikely that customers will use Stacy Rd. to access the facility.
Therefore, the applicant has expressed confidence that all clients will enter and
exit from Valencia Rd. using the internal circular drive pattern. The applicant has
proposed to put up a barrier chain so that customers will not be able to access
the facility from Stacey Rd. The circular drive is gated to provide security and
screening. For dust abatement, the circular drive and track out is paved. The
applicant has stated that the traffic generated should only be about two (2) to
three (3) vehicles per day. The circle driveway leads to a four (4) space parking
area which is adjacent to the boarding facility. Three (3) of the spaces are
standard with one (1) space handicap-accessible. All and parking spaces will be
paved. There is one (1) flood light affixed to the boarding facility at 14' (h) to
illuminate the parking area.
6. The applicant has stated that the facility will operate seven (7) days a week from
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with drop off and pick up hours limited to 8:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The facility will be closed on major
holidays. There will be two (2) full-time employees and four (4) part-time
employees at staggered hours of the day. However, details of how they will be
staggered have not been clarified at this point.
7. The site will be screened via 6' (h) block walls on the perimeter. The block walls
will also help manage the noise when the animals will be outside.
8. The applicant proposes one (1) sign 24" x 14" to be fastened to the block wall
near the entrance gate. The applicant is not proposing any lighting for the sign.
9. The applicant has not requested a specific timeframe for the SUP.
Analysis of Conformance with Adopted Plans:
10. Maricopa County "Eye to the Future 2020" Comprehensive Plan: The
Comprehensive Plan designates this site within the General Plan Development Area
(GPDA) of the Town of Queen Creek. Under this designation, the Comprehensive
Plan indicates that staff will take into account the Town of Queen Creek General
Plan as long as it has been updated in the last five (5) years with input of County
residents. The Town's plan does not meet these requirements having been last
updated and adopted May 15, 2002. Although the Queen Creek General Plan was
approved more than 5 years ago, staff still considers the land use designation as
valid.
11. Queen Creek Area Plan (County Area Plan): The land use plan of the Queen
Creek Area Plan, was adopted April 6, 1992. The last revision was on June 1,
1996. The plan identifies Suburban Residential (0-2 d.u./ac.) as the designation
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for the site. The current zoning on the property is Rural-43 RUPD. As a
commercial type of land use, the proposal is not in conformance with the plan.
However, this type of use does not require that a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
(CPA) be processed due to the similar density designation as a Rural Development
Area (0-1 d.u./ac.) as confirmed by the Comprehensive Planning Division.
12. Town of Queen Creek General Plan: The General Plan designates the subject
site for "Very Low Density Residential" uses of 0-1 d.u./ac. Uses found within this
category include vacant land, single-family detached residential and certain
agricultural uses. The proposed use does not appear to be consistent with the
Town's plan.
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning:
13. On-site: Rural-43 RUPD (Z2005006)
North: Rural-43 RUPD (Z2005006)
East: Rural-43 RUPD (Z2005006) and R-4
South: Rural-43 RUPD (Z2005006)
West: Rural-43 RUPD (Z2005006)
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Land Use:
14. On-site: Single-family residential
North: Chandler Heights Irrigation District easement (Stacy
Rd.) then single-family residential
East: Valencia Ave. then Chandler Heights Irrigation District
facility and agriculture (citrus orchards)
South: Single-family residential
West: Single-family residential and agriculture (citrus
orchards)
Area Land Use Analysis:
15. The subject site is in an area of large-lot single-family residences built by lot-
splitting, some of which are on old citrus orchards. The eastern border is Valencia
Ave. which is currently a dirt road.
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[Town of Gilbert and Town of Queen Creek Vicinity]
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The following 2007 aerial photograph shows the subject site in relation to surrounding
properties.
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Adjacent Road Status:
16. Valencia Avenue: County maintained, un-paved, 2-lane N/S collector road with
33' of dedicated half-width right-of-way within County jurisdiction. No additional
right-of-way dedication or improvements will be required as part of this project
Background:
17. May 3, 2006: The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (BOS), on behalf of the
Chandler Heights Community Organization, approved the voluntary rezoning of
approx. 825 of 1,250 aces in Chandler Heights from R1-35 and R-4 to Rural-43
RUPD. Approval was subject to the following stipulations:
a. Case Z2005006 shall rezone parcels from R1-35 and R-4 to Rural-43 RUPD
as indicated on the zoning exhibit entitled "Proposed Zoning Boundary
Map (Project Name: Chandler Heights RUPD, Case Number: Z2005006)"
and dated (as of) April 24, 2006, except as modified by the following
stipulations.
b. Only parcels for which written property owner authorization has been
received from the property owner of record shall be considered to be
rezoned from R1-35 and R-4 to Rural-43 RUPD as per case Z2005006.
c. In the event that property owners within the perimeter boundary shown
on the zoning exhibit referenced in stipulation la' (Hunt Hwy on the
south; 172nd St, San Tan Blvd., and Recker Rd on the west, Riggs Rd on
the north, and Sossaman Rd on the east) wish to rezone their individual
parcels from R1-35 and R-4 to Rural-43 RUPD with the same RUPD
standards to apply, the Commission shall initiate a rezone on their behalf.
d. Development and use within the Rural-43 RUPD zoning district shall
comply with the site plan and narrative report entitled "Site Plan (Project
Name: Chandler Heights RUPD Case #Z-2005006)" consisting of 16 pages
including exhibits and sections under different title pages dated January 1,
2006, except that revised exhibits are dated (as of) April 24, 2006, except
as modified by the following stipulations.
e. The use regulations, height regulations, parking regulations and sign
regulations of the Rural-43 RUPD zoning district are the same as the
Rural-43 zoning district.
The yard regulations of the Rural-43 RUPD zoning district are the same as
the R-4 zoning district.
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The intensity of use regulations of the Rural-43 RUPD zoning district are
the same as the R1-35 zoning district except that:
i. The average lot area per dwelling unit shall be 43,560 sq. ft.
ii. The minimum lot width shall be 120'.
Any parcel rezoned under case Z2005006 that is substandard or otherwise
nonconforming in regard to the Rural-43 RUPD zoning district must
document Legal Non-Conforming (LNC) status with the Planning ik
Development Department. It is the responsibility of the property owner to
document LNC status.
i. There shall be no relief granted to the development standards of the
Rural-43 RUPD development standards except with Variance approval by
the Board of Adjustment.
Secondary dwelling units (guest homes, casitas, etc.) shall be allowed in
the Rural-43 RUPD zoning district with demonstration of adequate liquid
waste disposal at the discretion of the Environmental Services
Department.
Any subdivision plat within the Rural-43 zoning district shall include the
following RUPD Chart:
Development Z2005006
Standard Rural-43 RUpr)
Avg. Lot Area / 43,560 sq. ft.
D.U.
Min. Lot Area 35,000 sq. ft.
Min. Lot Width 120'
Max. Lot Coverage 20%
Min. Distance 15'
Between Buildings
Min. Front Setback 20'
Min. Rear Setback 25'
Min. Side Setback 5'
Min. Street-Side 10'
Setback
Max. Building 30' (2 stories)
Height
Off-Street Parking 2 / d.u.
Signs Same as Rural-43
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Uses Same as Rural-43
Accessory One (I) secondary dwelling unit
Dwelling Units allowed with MCESD approval of
liquid waste disposal system
Utilities and Services:
18. Water: Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District
19. Wastewater Individual septic system
20. Fire Protection: Rural/Metro Fire Department (RMFD)
21. Police Protection: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)
22. Electric: Salt River Project (SRP)
23. Telephone: Qwest Communications
24. Natural Gas: None
25. Cable Television: Cox Communications
26. Refuse: Waste Management
Reviewing Agencies: (The request was reviewed at the TAC meeting of March 4, 2008.)
27. Department of Transportation (MCDOT): In a memo dated April 21, 2008,
MCDOT indicates no objection to the request (see the attached memo).
28. Environmental Services Department (MCESD): In a memo dated March 3,
2008, MCESD indicates no objection subject to the following stipulation (see the
attached memo).
• No animals may be housed at the proposed kennel facility prior to the
installation and approval of a new septic system to serve the facility.
29. Drainage Review: In a memo dated June 6, 2008, Drainage Review indicates no
objection to the request (see the attached memo).
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30. Office of State Historic Preservation Office (SHP0): In a letter dated
February 20, 2008, SHPO has indicated that "no historic properties affected" (see
the attached letter).
31. Town of Gilbert: In a letter dated June 26, 2008, the Town of Gilbert
recommends an SUP time limitation of no more than ten (10) years (see attached
memo).
32. Other: The request was also referred to the Town of Queen Creek, Gila River
Native American Community, Chandler Heights Community Organization, Maricopa
County Air Quality, and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office; to date, there are no
responses from these agencies.
Public Participation Summary:
33. The applicant complied with the requirements as outlined within the Maricopa
County Citizen Review Process. The applicant's Citizen Participation Plan included
notification to adjacent property owners within 300' of the subject site by 1 st class
mail sent on March 15, 2008 and posting of the property on February 7, 2008. The
applicant had multiple telephone and email correspondence with adjacent
neighbors as well as door to door interactions regarding the proposal. Additionally
on April 12, 2008, the applicant organized and attended an information open house
at her current animal boarding facility in the Gilbert for the residents of the
proposed area.
34. As of the writing of this staff report, staff has received four (4) emails noting
opposition to the project (attached). Out of the emails of opposition two (2) are
property owners within 300', one (1) is a renter within 300' and one (1) is a
property owner outside 300'. This opposition will be discussed further in the next
section.
[Map displaying opposed property owners in relation to 300' of the proposal on the next page.]
Agenda Item: 14 - Z2008006
Page 11 of 18

Opposition
outside of the
300' buffer
(I parcel)
Opposition within 1N04.14,-4?
the 300' buffer
(2 parcels)
Discussion and Evaluation:
35. Staff received some initial concerns regarding the opposition from the area
residents. A total of three (3) property owners oppose the proposal. The
concerns that were expressed included: project does not belong in a residential
area, diminishing property values, added dust, noise, etc. Of those property
owners opposing the proposal, one (1) of them lives outside of the 300' buffer.
Which means that two (2) out of the nine (9) property owners within the 300'
buffer opposed to the proposal. The opposition translates into 22% of property
owners within 300' of the proposal oppose the project. The total area within
300' of the proposal opposing the project is 1.349 acres of a total 11.461 acres
within the 300' buffer translating to 11.7% of area in opposition.
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MAR COPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
300' Coverage Area
4716
Opposition within
the 300' buffer Huntliory
(2 parcels)
incllan Community
36. The Holiday Hound House will operate the boarding seven (7) days a week from
8:00 am to 6:00 pm with pick up and drop off hours limited to 8:00 a.m. to 10:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The facility will be closed on all major holidays.
There will be two (2) full-time employees and four (4) part-time employees. The
applicant has stated verbally that the two (2) full-time employees will be herself
and her husband who will reside at the site. Unfortunately, there has not been any
information formally submitted to confirm this. Additionally, there is missing
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information about how frequently the applicant will employ an off-site mobile
grooming service.
37. All of the customers will access the site from Valencia Ave. in order to minimize
traffic on Stacy Rd. which is the dirt northern access easement. There are two
gates located on the entrance and exit off of Valencia Rd. There has not been any
further information submitted by the applicant detailing if these gates will remain
open during all business hours or how these will function.
38. The applicant has not requested an SUP time frame. Therefore staff has
determined that a time frame of ten (10) years is applicable for a project of this
nature. This timeframe is also consistent with the Town of Gilbert
recommendation. Staff will stipulate to a status report at one (1) year to ensure
that stipulations are being complied with and at eight (8) years to provide
adequate time for renewal discussion applications.
39. Although commercial in nature, an animal boarding / grooming facility can locate in
rural and residential zoning districts as well as non-residential zoning districts with
an SUP. Staff feels that even though the applicant has demonstrated a willingness
to lessen any impacts to the neighborhood through some lot and building design,
the applicant is proposing an intensity that is too great for a residential setting.
Namely, the intensity of use (20 dogs / 6 cats/ undefined grooming operation on a
one acre site) combined with an essentially stand alone commercial facility
potentially impacting adjacent properties more significantly then the subject
property is a concern. Some of the items the applicant is proposing to mitigate
neighborhood impacts include sound attenuated walls of the boarding facility and
screening the site with a CMU perimeter wall. Staff also feels that the applicant has
made an effort to educate the neighborhood about this project throughout the
entitlement process. However, there remains adjacent and nearby resident
opposition as well as unknown parameters of the requests which both would be
best addressed now via a continuance.
Recommendation:
40. Staff recommends the Commission motion to continue of Z2008006 subject to a
date certain of September 18, 2008 for the following reasons:
• Adjacent and nearby residents continue to express opposition of the
proposal.
• Allow the applicant time to submit a revised site plan and narrative report
to clarify some unclear parameters of the request.
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Page 14 of 18

41. However, should the Commission .motion for approval of Z2008006, then staff
offers the following stipulations:
a. Development of the site shall comply with the site plan entitled "Holiday
Hound House / Animal Boarding Facility", consisting of one (1) full-size
sheet, dated revised March 20, 2008, and stamped received May 30, 2008,
except as modified by the following stipulations.
b. Development shall be in conformance with the narrative report entitled
"Narrative Report Holiday Hound House", consisting of thirteen (13)
pages, dated revised April 15, 2008, and stamped received April 16, 2008,
except as modified by the following stipulations.
c. This Special Use Permit (SUP) shall expire ten (10) years from the date of
approval by the Board of Supervisors or upon termination of the use,
whichever occurs first.
d. The facility shall board animals seven (7) days a week from 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. with pick up and drop off hours limited to 8:00 a.m. to 10:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
e. The following Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
(MCESD) stipulation shall apply:
• No animals may be housed at the proposed kennel facility prior to
the installation and approval of a new septic system to serve the facility.
f. Access to the facility shall be from Valencia Rd. only.
g. The daily outdoor exercising and potty time for the animals shall be
limited to the following schedules, Summer is designated as May through
October, and Winter is designated as November through April.
1. Summer hours: 6:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
2. Winter hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
h. All trees shall be double-staked when installed.
i. The kennels shall be constructed with noise attenuation on all exterior
walls.
The site shall be maintained and cleaned daily with solid wastes bagged
for pick-up twice a week by the refuse company
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k. Barking dogs shall not be allowed into the exterior potty/exercise area.
I. At no time shall dogs be allowed to roam the property unsupervised. No
boarded dogs shall be outside in the exercise yards unless someone is at
the facility.
rn. The number of dogs in the kennel shall be limited to 10.
n. The number of cats in the kennel shall be limited to 5.
o. The kennel operation shall strictly comply with the provisions of Chapter
XI (Animals) of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code.
P. The driveway and parking areas as shown on the site plan must meet the
EPA requirements for dust control. Decomposed granite and pea gravel
are not acceptable methods of dust control.
q. The use shall be monitored for one (1) year for dust generation on
Valencia Rd. This shall be addressed in the Status Report.
r. A building permit and a drainage clearance must be approved prior to
constructing any fencing on site.
s. All transformers, back-flow prevention devices, utility boxes and all other
utility related ground mounted equipment shall be painted to complement
the development and shall be screened with landscape material where
possible. All HVAC units shall be screened.
t. All outdoor lighting shall conform with the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
u. Development and use of the site shall comply with requirements for fire
hydrant placement and other fire protection measures as deemed
necessary by the applicable fire department. Prior to issuance of zoning
clearance, the applicant shall seek review and comment from the applicable
fire protection agency, and shall provide written confirmation that the site
will be developed in accordance with their requirements.
v. Prior to zoning clearance, developer(s) and/or builder(s) shall establish
emergency fire protection services, covering all real property contained
within the project area during course of construction and shall obtain a
serve' letter substantiating coverage from the appropriate Fire
Department servicing the site.
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w. The applicant or his successor shall obtain approval of any development
plans from the Office of the Arizona State Fire Marshal prior to any
construction.
x. The applicant shall submit a written report outlining the status of the
development at the end of one (1) and eight (8) years from the date of
approval by the Board of Supervisors. The status report shall be reviewed
by staff to determine whether the Special Use Permit remains in
compliance with the approved stipulations.
Y. Major changes to the Special Use Permit shall be processed as a revised
application, with approval by the Board of Supervisors upon
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Minor changes
may be administratively approved by the Planning and Development
Department. Major changes to the Special Use Permit may require a new
Citizen Participation Process as determined by the Planning and
Development Department.
z. Noncompliance with the conditions of approval will be treated as a
violation in accordance with the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
Further, noncompliance of the conditions of approval may be grounds for
the Planning and Zoning Commission to take action in accordance with the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
aa. Non-compliance with the regulations administered by the Maricopa County
Environmental Services Department, Maricopa County Department of
Transportation, Drainage Review Division, Planning and Development
Department, or the Flood Control District of Maricopa County may be
grounds for initiating a revocation of this Special Use Permit as set forth in
the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
bb. Property owner and his successors waive claim for diminution in value if
the County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with
stipulations.
Agenda Item: 14 - Z2008006
Page 17 of 18

Planner: .lonce Walker
Reviewed by: Terri S. Hogan, AICP
Attachments: Case map (1 page)
Vicinity map (1 page)
• Site Plan (1 page)*
Narrative Report (13 pages)
MCDOT comments (memo, 1 page)
MCESD comments (memo, 1 page)
Drainage Review comments (memo, 1 page)
SHPO comments (memo, 1 page)
• Town of Gilbert comments (memo, 1 page)
Letters of opposition (email memos, 5 pages)
Enclosure: Site Plan (11"x 17" reduction, 1 page)*
[*Full-scale plans available upon request]
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IVIA s RIC;OPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
02/08/2008 1 Legal Description: SE4 Section: 36 Township: 02S 06E
Applicant's Name: DEBORAH MULLEN Phone: (480)205-7130
Case Address: 18129 E. STACY RD Parcel: 304-88-079C Z2008006
SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT NO. 1
REQUEST:
S.U.P.
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ANIMAL BORDING FACILITY
RURAL-43 ZONING (1.20 acres)
MARICOPA COUNTY 1 "equals 150'
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
PHOENIX, ARIZONA

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ANIMAL BORDING FACILITY
RURAL. 41 ZONING (1.20 acres)
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Narrative Report 6
2008
Revision #1
April 15, 2008
Holiday Hound House
Animal Boarding and Grooming Facility
18129 E. Stacey Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
The property is located within the chandler Heights Citrus Tract 3626 on the SW corner of
Valencia Avenue and Stacey Road (lot #24) and just north of Hunt Highway (major artery).
Case Tracking Number: Z2008006
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Table of Contents
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Description of Proposal
Relationship to Surrounding Properties
Location and Accessibility
Circulation System 10
Development Schedule 12
Community Facilities and Services 13
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ose of Request
The purpose of this request / application is for a Special Use Permit for animal boarding an
grooming on the site.
The intent is to have twenty (20) runs for boarding dogs and six (6) enclosures for cats.
Grooming will be offered to boarding animals (dogs and cats) only and not for any walk-in
clientele. Most of the grooming will consist of exit baths for animals that are leaving after their
stays. Most clients like their dogs to go home clean. Any grooming will be done on a request
basis thereby only employing a groomer when needed.
Applicant wants to use the home as a residence and have the boarding facility located at the
south end in the permitted structure that is already there (previous cabinet shop). The backyard,
grass areas will be fenced and used for dog potty and exercise sections.
The current building permit number for residence is: B2000-06856
The current building permit number for the accessory building (hut) is B2000-06857

Description of Proposal
OVERVIEW: Holiday Hound House will be an animal boarding and grooming facility for
twenty dogs but will include six 'condos' for cats.
The outside grass area will be divided to allow for multiple Ut ups to play
same time.
There is a 30' X 60' permitted building (Permit # 132000-06857) already located on the south
back half of the land in addition to the residence located on the north, front half This large
building is where the animals will be housed. Power, water and a separate septic system are
installed already.
Permitted structure
#B2000-06857
BUILDING RENOVATION: Plans to renovate the interior of the structure are
underway to accommodate approximately 20 individual dog runs, 6 cat enclosures, food
preparation section, laundry, ADA bathroom and a reception area. No permits have been
issued at this time as the architect is still working on the plans.
The concrete floor will be trenched for easy drainage into a covered gutter that funnels into the
septic for ease of cleaning and sanitation. Metal frataing„ blown insulation and sheet rock will
be installed for noise abatement and temperature controL An HVAC unit and appropriate duct
work will be installed for cooling and heating purposes.
Three exit doors (two in west wall, one in east) exist along with an eighteen foot roll-up door
also on the east side. All doors will conform to commercial standards including one ADA.
entrance and lit 'EXIT' signs above all The roll-up door will be removed and replaced with
windows.
A generator is on the premises in the event of any power outages for use with separate,
portable cooling and units. Several emergency will be affixed to walls as well

SANITATION: All individual dog runs will be cleaned daily (or more if necessary)
and solid waste will be • u. • for pick-up by the refuse company. Debris traps will also
be installed inside the drains to prevent hair/fur/food from entering the septic system.
Kennel runs, walls and flooring will be sanitized against diseases and contaminants at each
cleaning.
Dog solid waste in outside areas will be scooped, and thrown into refuse cans also
on a daily basis.
A pest control company will be employed to spray monthly to eliminate any insect or
critter infestations.
EXTERIOR: It is the intent to maintain the property from all outward appearances as a
private residence only. A block screening wall surrounds the perimeter on three sides and
a fourth wall was added to the western boundary (Permit # B2008-01612). Neighbors and
other citizens will not be able to view interior movement Plus the additional wall will help
with noise abatement
Existing flood lights affixed to the residence add illumination when needed. These light
comply with Section 1112 of Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
Block wall added along
the full length of this
edge.
Permit B2008-41612
(Before Picture (Alter Picture)
A modest sign will be fastened to the block wall near the entrance gate (off Valencia Ave).
However, no signage other than address numbers will be displayed at the front of the
residence. The sign will be 24" x 15" tail made from solid aluntimma with black
background and gold lettering/numbers.
• Solid Aluminum
24" x 15" Tall
Black Background / Gold Lettering
5

A massive clean-up was conducted on the property. The existing fruit trees were pruned and
all dead debris, bushes and weeds removed.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS: Holiday Hound House operates boarding seven (7) days a
week from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with pic.k up and drop off hours limite ' d to 8:00 to 10:00 A.M.
and 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Closed on all major holidays except for employees There are two full-
time and four part-time employees.
6

Relationship to Surrounding Properties
This property is located in a primarily residential area (R-43 zoned). And the properties within
the 300' radius are as follows:
Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District is located directly east across Valencia Avenue.
And to the south and east of this plot is an undeveloped orchid owned by Circle R
Investments.
Further east is another undeveloped lot owned by Rideal Investment, LLC.
Directly behind applicant property to the east is owned by Charles and Yvonne Warner.
To the west is a large multi-acre parcel owned by Eliseo Tony and Griselda Lucas. They share
their large space ,ivith numerous farm Imimals.
North across Stacey Road is owned by Anthony and Darlene Wood.
The next property north is owned by Eric and Kristen Anderson.
Brent and Kristin Connolly are north-west of the site. And one parcel west to the Conno
owned by Elizabeth Johnson and David Coleman.
To the north-east across Valencia Avenue is owned by Scott Daniels.
Further east is the home site of Donald Hannum.
Most all of the above neighbors are Animal lovers possessing one or more dogs and for cats.
Having a boarding facility in close proximity will benefit the community when the need arises.
The pet industry is one of the strongest economic sectors that will continue to grow in 2008 at
a rate of 7% (see attached article, Page 8). Six out of ten homes own pets and the need for
quality, well run boarding facilities will be in demand especially in the east valley which is
also growing faster than any other community in metro Phoenix.
This boarding facility will operate to benefit the Gomm° with valuable services and high
standards. Excessive dog barking is an outdated misconception regarding kennels and should
no longer be considered as a detriment

Pet Industry Trends for 2008
2008 Trends December 10, 2007 _By Laura Bennett
1 Editor's Note: Last year our single most popular trends article was about the
pet industry. So we invited the author, Laura Bennett, CEO of Embrace Pet
Insurrarce (olamed left), back for this guest post to update us on pet industry
trends far 2008. Perhaps this article will trigger ideasfor businesses you can
start or larger companies you can partner up with.
By Laura Bennett
The 2008 economics for pet-related small businesses will be affected by a continuing
increase in pet-related sproding, higher awareness of pet health, greater 'uptake of pet
insurance, and continued Inenanipation of pets, integrating them into all aspects of our
lives. Trends include:
.1. Pet parents continue to upgrade their purchases
• Spending on pet supplies and over-the-counter medicines continues to increase with $9.9
billion projected to be spent in 2007, an increase of 6.5% over 2006, according to the
American Pet Products Manufacturers' Association (APPMA). Spending in 2008 will
likely exceed $103 billion. People will continue to spend above and beyond on their pets
as the population ages and pets take the place of children at home. Pet parents are
upgrading necessities, such as food, leashes, and bedding, and some luxuries are not so
unusual any more —how often do you see a dog dressed up to go out these days? }Ugh-
end specialty pet stores continue to thrive despite competition from the big box stores as
passionate pet owners look for selection, style, and a unique shopping experience.
2. Pet services for your pets grow in abund2nce
More than $2.9 billion dollars will be spent on pet services in 2007 according to the
AppmA, which will likely ceminoe to grow at around 7% for 2008. Again, pet parents
are including their pets in their own lifestyles so visits to the spa, exercise regimes, and
hotel-quality accommodations for day care are becoming more common place in urban
areas. As we expected, we are seeing more services partnering together centered around
pets, such as the Ritz-Carlton and the Therldev Pet Hotel and Day Spa providing
pampering for your pet while you kick back in luxury. We also expect to see groomers,
doggie daycares, pet hotels, pet insurance companies, lawyers providing pet trusts, and
funeral homes providing services for pets also joining forces more and more in 2008.

Location and Accessibility
The property is located within the Chandler Heights Citrus Tract on the SW corner of Valencia
Avenue and Stacey Road (lot #24) and is accessible one block north of Hunt Highway and
three blocks from San Tan Boulevard.
All Clients will enter and exit the property from Valencia Avenue. There are two (2) access
gates which allow cars into the circular driveway area adjacent to the kennel building. No
vehicles will be routed onto Stacey Road. Any cars that happen to come to the front of the
property (residence) can also enter and exit via Valencia Avenue and not Stacey Road. A
barrier (chain) will block the driveway entrance off Stacey Road so vehicles have no reason to
travel onto Stacey Road.
Valenc
Driveway entrance to
Residence from Valencia Ave.
9

Circulation System
Because the site sits between two non-major Meets (Stacey Road and Valencia Ave) and within a
residential sub-division no improvements or dedications are required.
The property has a circular driveway with two access gates. The gates provide privacy and security
when the facility is closed. The driveway is already paved with asphalt inside the property al a also
beyond to the street perimeter.
An 'ENTRANCE' sign will be affixed to the outside wall (see si description) near the te and an
'EXIT' sign will be affixed to the inside wall showing the exit gate. This will control the flow of traffic
to eliminate any confusion or accidents.
Traffic flow will be limited to about two to three vehicles on a day to day basis. SIGHT VISIBILITY
TRIANGLES will not be necessary because of the low amount of traffic That will be generated from
the site.

There is adequate area on the drive for 4 patting spaces incla am one ADA designated spot.
Since the kennel capacity is limited to a mall number of boarding animals the drop-off and
pick-up hours are scheduled thereby keeping the traffic flow to a minimum. Three regular
patting spaces will be more than adequate. Each client dropping off or picking up animals
spends no more than ten minutes at the flicility. Parking is available for employee vehicles at the
front of the residence Willing accessed dlr. =fly off Valencia Avenue or behind the 12' gate on
the north side of the kennel ,1
The maximum amount of vehicle trips per day will be approximately three (3). Some days there
will be no traffic at all
Proposed P Ai Area
2 Spaces on each side of the
building
Each space is 9'x 18'
The handicap space is 11' x
18' with additional space as
needed on one side
11

Development Schedule
• The development schedule for this project rests main/y with securing a Special Use Permit.
And all applicable work is limited to the interior of the site. However, the applicant is moving
ahead with some projects that are not SUP related.
Phase I: DONE
Clearing the property of weeds, debris and tree trimming.
Phase II: DONE
Building a block wall along the entire western perimeter thereby fully enclosing the pmperty
on all four sides. Permit number is B2008-01612
After the perimeter screen block wall is built then the interior two block walls and wire fencing
and gates will begin. Permit number is B2008-01757
North North
Poles set for no-climb wire fencing to be attached in grass /Po areas for the dogs
B2008-01757
Phase III:
Remodeling the interior of the kennel building as outlined in the proposal description.. No
permits have been issued yet as the architect has not finished the plans.
Phase IV:
This last phase will not begin until a SUP is Once done, the building will be fitted
with the twenty dog runs and six cat enclosures.
12

• Community Facilities and Services
There are no schools, parks or amenities within a one mile radius of the site.
Public Utilities and Services
Refuse Company. Waste Management
Sewer: On-site septic systems
Water: Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District
Irrigation: Chandler Heights Citrus Irrigation District
Police: Maricopa County Sheriff's Department
Fire: Rural Metro Fire Department
School District Chandler
Cable / Satellite: Last Mile Communications
Telephone: Qwest
Natural Gas: N/A
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Maricopa County
Public Works
G DIVISION 1NTEROil ICE ItiNi RAN
DATE: April 21, 2008
TO: Jonce Walker
Maricopa County Department of P d Development
FROM: Gerald J. Toscano, P.E., Engineering
SUBJECT: Zoning Case Z 2008-06 Post T.A.0 Review
As requested, the Department of Transportation has reviewed a revised plan for the
proposed development covered by Zoning Case Z 2008-06 received on April 17, 2008.
We have no objections to the approval of this request
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Maricopa, County
Environmental Services Department
x and Waste Management DATE: March 3, 2008
6cin
livision Infrastnachire &
rung N. Central Program Avenue #150 TO : Jonce Walker, Planning & Development Dept.
mix, Arizona 85004 Planner
ie (602) 506-1058
) (602) 602 506 506-5813 6704 FROM: Wesley A. Shonerd, P.E.
Engineering Program Supervisor
SUBJECT: Holiday Hound House SUP; Z2008006
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has reviewed
documents received from the Maricopa County Planning and Development
Department for the above referenced project. This project is a request for a Special
Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed animal boarding facility (primarily dogs) that will be
located at 18129 East Stacey Road near Queen Creek. The 1.20-acre parcel is
already developed with a residential home and a 30X60-foot building which will
house the animals. The large building will be renovated to provide 20 individual dog
runs and six cat enclosures. According to the submitted documentation, the
property is served potable water by Citrus Heights Irrigation District. The submitted
plans show a septic system serving the residential home. MCESD recommends a
separate septic system be installed for the kennel to serve the laundry, bathroom
and food preparation area.
Based on the above, MCESD raises no objections to the proposed SUP to the •
Planning & Development Department in Permits Plus on February 25, 2008 and can
allow the project to proceed at this time subject to the following stipulations:
Stipulations:
No animals may be housed at the proposed kennel facility prior to the
in Ilation and approval of a new septic system to serve the facility.
It should be noted that several other Maricopa County agencies must review and
recommend approval of this project. Final approval authority for this project rests
with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
This memorandum is technically identical with our previous memorandum dated
February 25, 2008 and was prepared for hand delivery at the Technical Assistance
Committee meeting scheduled for 9:45 a.rn. on March 4, 2008.

Maricopa County
Planning & Development Department
INTE-ROIIPTCE, MciRANDUM
rjffi m 0 Craig
nning & Development
L North 44th Street, Suite 200 DATE: June 6, 2008
(=tali; Arizona 85008
on (602) 506-8352
C (602) 506-3282 TO: Darren V. Gerard, AICP, Deputy Director
vw.maricoDa.dov/Dlan Maricopa County Planning & Development Department
nail address:
4rarta, nrwas ATTN: Jonce Walker, Planner, Project Management Division
FROM: William 0. Craig, Plans Examiner Specialist (Drainage), Planning and
Development
VIA: William Haas, P.E., CFM, Drainage Engineering Supervisor, Planning and
Development
SUBJECT: Z2008006, Holiday Hound House
We have reviewed the Special Use Permit dated May 30, 2008 and recommend drainage
approval.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at 602-506-8352.
Respectfully,
Bill Craig

"Maim. and , conserving natural, cultural, a ecreational resources"
RFrr""-n 2008
February 20, 2008 RECEIVED FE3 2 2 2008
Jonce Walker, Planner
Department of Planning and Development
Maricopa County
501 North 44' Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85008-6526
RE: Z2008006, Holiday Hound Animal House SUP
Janet Napolibmo SWC of Valencia Avenue and Stacey Road
Governor SHP0-2008-0225 (35528)
Board State Members Parks Dear Ms. Walker:
Ha C. Cordasco Chair Thank you for consulting with the State Historic Preservation Office regarding
Flagstaff the above project. We appreciate your cooperation with this office in
considering the impacts of development on cultural resources situated in
Arlan Tucson Colton Arizona. We have reviewed the submitted materials and offer the following
comments.
William C. Scalzo
Phoenix The project area of the proposed Holiday Hound Animal House located at
Reese Woodling 18129 East Stacey Road has not been inspected for cultural resources. Given
Tucson the nature and scope of the project, a finding of "no historic properties
:ey Westerhausen affected" is appropriate. The applicant should be reminded that Arizona State
Phoenix law (i.e., A.R.S. § 41-865) requires that if human remains or burial goods are
William C. Porter encountered during any ground-disturbing activities on private lands, work in
Kingman the immediate vicinity must cease and the Director of the Arizona State
Mark Win Ideman Museum promptly notified.
State Land
Commissioner If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at (602) 542-7140 or
enneth E. Travous electronically via djacobs@azstateparks.gov .
Executive Director
Arizona State Parks
1300 W. Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007
& TTY: 602.542.4174
ww.azstateparks.com David J obs
800.285.3703 from Planner/ chaeologist
20 & 928) area codes State Historic Preservation Office
General Fax
602.542.4180
Director's Office Faii:
602.542.4188

-RECEWED Jul 1 2000
June 26, 2008
Maricopa County Planning and Development DepartMent
John R. Verdugo, AICP, Senior Planner
501 N. 44th Street #100
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Case 0: Z2008006
RE: Rezoning Request - Holiday Hound House
The Town of Gilbert recommends issuance of the Special Use Permit subject to a time
limitation. i.e. 10 years. The market and development needs may change by then; in
which case, the use may not be suited in that area
Thank you for the opportunity to review this application. Should you have any questions or
need additional information, please contact me directly at (480) 503-6812.

Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
From: Warner Yvonne [glassylady2000@yahoo.com]
Sent Sunday, March 02, 2008 6:04 PM
To: Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX; Fulton Brock - DIST1X; kristinkoanderson@hotmail.com ;
liz@lizguy.com ; cwamer@higleyhigh.husd.org ; anthonywood6735@msn.com ;
ywarner@wfhs.husd.org ; PD ON CALL PLANNER
Subject:, CASE #Z2008006 - Dog Boarding Facility - 18129 E. Stacey Road, Chandler Heights, AZ
To Jonce Walker,
Re: 18129 E. Stacey Road, Chandler Heights, AZ CASE # Z2008006
Hello,
My name is Yvonne Warner and I've lived in the property just south of 1812 .9 E. Stacey koads -
for at least 13 years. We have lived here before the home/shop property was even built.
It is with great concern that I am emailing you regarding the wishes of Deborah Mullen to
turn that home/grounds into a'dog boarding facility. There are several reasons for our
:concerns:
1. We are teachers and are home much of the time. We DO NOT want dogs barking both day
and night in our very own back yard as the facility BACKS RIGHT UP TO OUR backyard and
bedrooms. F '
We have 4 dogs who are very well-mannered and we do not let them indiscriminately
Abark, but if you're a pet Owner at all, you know that when dogs bark, it starts a chain
- ,reaction. WE DO NOT want dogs out in the yard barking when we're trying to sleep or when
we're home.,
3. This is a cozy, quiet NEIGHBORHOOD: not a commercial facility We are NOT HAPPY at
all with a commercial venture being allowed into our neighborhood. We moved in with the
. full knowledge of CHCID, the water facility, but it's just THAT A water facility NOT
an animal (noisy, smelly) facility.
4. If we should have to sell, WHO wants to purchase a home NEXT tcy A DOG BOARDING
Facility?? Not ME! It will automatically lower our property values. That's NOT what I,
or any of my neighbors want:
In January, when Ms. Mullen and her realtor came by telling, us of their intent to purchase
and turn the home @ 18129 E. Stacey into a dog facility, we were alarmed to say the least.
We reacted very negatively to both of them. The reason is: it is just not fair for us to
have invested our monies, time, and energy into making this neighborhood a wonderful place
to be.
We've invested into this place, NOT TO HAVE SOMEONE COME AND turn the very property next
door into a commercial venture. There are other places for that, but not here in this
quiet area of Chandler Heights/Queen Creek.
When are the meetings at which we may plead our case?
The signs posted at the property are vague (at best) and the meetings are announced as TBD
(which I interpret to mean: To Be Determined). This is very concerning because I'm
fearful that you're going to have the meetings and NOT allow US to take part and you'll
ACCEPT-OR PASS this commercial venture without our knowledge. AND WE CARE... .WE WANT TO
KNOW!
Please get back to me because I'll do whatever it takes to keep a commercial, especially a
barking dog, venture OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
Sincerely,
Yvonne G. -Warner
glassylady2000@yahoo.com or ywarner@wfhs.husd.org
26646 S. Valencia Avenue
1

Queen Creek, AZ 85242 (both mailing and physical)
480-988-1002 or 602-339-6088
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Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
From: Darren Gerard - PLANDEVX
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:46 AM
To: Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
Subject: Fw: Case Z2008006
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Red
Original Message
From: Fulton Brock - DIST1X
To: Darren Gerard - PLANDEVX
Sent: Mon Feb 25 11:44:412008
Subject: FW: Case Z2008006
Original Message
From: liz guy [mailto:david@davidcolemanphotography.com].
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 7:29 PM
To: Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
Cc: Fulton Brock - DIST1X
Subject: Case Z2008006
RE: Case Z2008006
Concerning property located at:
18129 E Stacey Rd.
Chandler Heights Az. 85227
I live two houses west Of the location requesting the zoning/special use peiutit. I spoke
with Ms. Mullen several weeks ago when she was looking to buy the house directly next door
to us. As I stated to her then, q am strongly opposed to a commercial dog boarding
facility located next door to me. The property she wishes to use is located on aone lane,
undeveloped, irrigation easement road, in a quiet rural residential area. The added
traffic and dust, not to mention the barking dogs, this would bring to our quiet
neighborhood would be unacceptable to the residents on Stacey rd. thatI have spoken with.
I would greatly appreciate being kept fully informed of any and all hearings, 'meetings and
findings associated with this case so that I may attend and voice my opposition to this
change in zoning. Below, please find my contact infoLmation. Thank you for your attention
to this matter. ,
David H. Coleman
18112 E. Stacey Rd.
Chandler heights AZ. 85227
MAILING ADDRESS:
David S. Coleman
P.O. Box 9588
Chandler Heights Az 85227-9588
Home phone (480) 988-9722
Cell (602) 505-2654
1

Jonce Walker - PLAN DEVX
From: AUGUST PIMENTEL [apimente112©msn.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 6:07 PM
To: PD ON CALL PLANNER
Subject: planning and zoning divison
Hi, My name is August Pimentel, 18043 E. Stacey Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85242 I opposed having
an animal boarding facility at 18129 E. Stacey, Case # Z2008006 this will increase traffic the
roads that are not maintain my the county nor any one else. Thank You August Pimentel, phone
# 480-279-1364
06/18/2008

Jonce Walker - PLAN DEVX
From: aaservices@netzero.net
Sent Monday, March 17, 2008 8:49 PM
To: Jonce Walker - PLANDEVX
Subject: re-zoning Case # Z2008006
Dear Jonce walker,
This email is in response to the proposed re-zoning of the property which address is 18129 E. Stacey
Rd., Queen Creek, AZ. 85242.1 am not in favor of rezoning to allow this boarding facility here in our
quiet residential neighborhood. There are other locations in the area that are already zoned for
commercial/residential purposes such as locations on San Tan Blvd that runs parallel 1/2 mile north of
Stacy Rd. All of us neighbors are in agreement and do not favor this action for primary concerns of
noise control and the resulting property value. It is also already difficult enough for us residents to take
our young children for walks w/out dogs barking through gates and fences and scaring the children. We
don't need another stretch of road where the kids are afraid to go bye. Even though there is a brick wall
surrounding the property, just the sound of the dogs would be too much for them. Again, I am all in
favor of small businesses but this is the wrong place. If I can be of help to answer any questions or
concerns, I can be reached best by phone (480)294-9296 Thank you for your time on our unified
neighborhood rejection of this plan.
Aaron Hawkins 18130 E. Stacey Rd. Queen Creek, AZ. 85242
06/18/2008