Description
A commercial kennel for up to 60 dogs (26 over one year, 30 puppies) on a 93-acre farm, recommended to City Council with conditions on exercise hours, vaccinations, and record-keeping.
Impact summary
Keeps a long-running service-dog breeding farm operating legally; neighbors spoke warmly in support and none opposed.
Applicant
- Name
- Leslie Benson
- Address
- 2170 Joshua Lane
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 7
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Planning Commission
Recommended approval6–1
A recommendation, not a final decision. City Council decides next.
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (1)
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