Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
Town of Peace River held a second public hearing at its regular meeting Feb. 10 in regards to a request to amend bylaws to include Domestic Animal Care Services in the community.
The first public hearing was held at a council meeting at the end of January, where first reading was passed.
“At the second public hearing, council passed second and third readings,” says Mayor Elaine Manzer.
“There was time between the two hearings for all to consider the changes. No feedback was heard from the community in either public hearing.”
The Town received an application to amend the Land-Use Bylaw (LUB) for purpose of allowing a doggy daycare business to operate at 9814-100 Street in Peace River.
“There was a gym with music in the location before and noise did not seem to be an issue with the gym music,” explains Manzer of potential noise from the doggy daycare.
“This allows another business to operate in eight districts and for the business owner that applied for this amendment to operate their business in the downtown area.”
Manzer says council is proactive in attracting and accepting new businesses in town, with the goal of ensuring both economic growth and introducing new ventures that can help residents in their daily lives.
Although there is no confirmation of when the business will be officially open in the community, Manzer suggest that their communication indicates the doggy daycare will be opening soon.
“Council felt that this would be an appropriate use in the area the applicant was proposing for the business,” she says.
“It provides for another usage type in the eight land use districts,” she adds.
Services for the Domestic Animal Care Services means a development that provides care or training of domestic animals, including but not limited to dog and cat day care services and grooming services.