(KNSI) – Two existing Waite Park businesses are hoping to open new locations soon within the city.
Banfield Pet Hospital could soon get the okay for a standalone facility. The issue was expected to come before the city council on January 3rd, but weather canceled the session. Instead, it is set for debate this Wednesday. The veterinary clinic is currently located inside PetsMart.
The business wants to open in the Marketplace Shopping Center on 2nd Street South. The new site is zoned B-2 for commercial and general business, which requires a conditional use permit for an animal hospital. The details have already been recommended by the city’s planning commission.
It has not been decided if the PetsMart location would remain open. Exterior signage for the new site would have to be approved through a permit in the future. A possible kennel run for the dogs is not included in the upcoming hearing and would need to go before the city council at a later date.
Schulte Transmission is attempting to move into the Poganski Auto site on 3rd Street North. Schulte would operate a major automotive repair business there. Poganski Auto had a Conditional Use Permit at the location, which was revoked by the city due to nuisance violations while doing only what is classified as minor repair work, according to municipal code. Poganski has been allowed to operate without a CUP in the short term.
City staff are recommending approval of the permit for Schulte as long as the business does not have vehicles in poor condition easily visible to people passing by. Junk materials and scrap parts cannot be stored outside either.
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