Zoning Board Delays Vote On PetSuites Resort

HOOVER, AL - For the second consecutive month, the Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission delayed a vote on a plan to build a 14,240-square-foot pet grooming and boarding facility on John Hawkins Parkway. Concerns by local residents of the proposed PetSuites Resort prompted the commission to put off on voting for the project.

A report by the Hoover Sun said NVA Pet Resorts wants to put its first PetSuites Resort on property between the CVS near Shades Crest Road and the office building holding a UAB medical clinic. But residents along nearby Pine Rock Lane are concerned about noise from barking dogs, the appearance of the facility and odors from pet waste.

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The PetSuites Resort would have 140 pet suites and could hold up to 182 dogs when dogs from the same family share a suite. Each suite would have a TV and raised beds with cushions for the dogs, with solid walls between the suites so dogs that are not from the same family would not see each other, according to the developer.

After hearing a presentation from the property developer and questions from residents, Planning Commission Chairman Mike Wood suggested the developer might want to seek a second continuance to allow city officials time to review a noise study submitted today by the developer, and give the developer more time to try to address concerns expressed by residents and planning commissioners. The developer agreed to seek another continuance, and the case will be heard again on Sept. 10.

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