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TOR-2009-1 ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ANIMAL HOSPITALS Foe Oq-) p� rr�►t Fa r�l yr,m c�1 H�sp� tuts AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL 36 MAIN STREET '01001 AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS E LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT Gina M.Letellier VICE PRESIDENT The Agawam City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, Cecilia P. Calabrese March 16, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. at the Agawam Middle School, 68 Main Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this hearing wl 11 be to hear a COUNCILORS Petition on a proposed amendment to Section 180-12 of the Agawam George Bilzas Zoning Ordinance regarding the issuance of Special Pen-nits for Paul C Cavallo Animal Hospitals. The proposed amendment reads "A special permit Jill S. Messick may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Bus' Joseph Mineo iness A, Dennis J. Peny Business B, Industrial A and Industrial B. Districts with the additional bonald M. Rheault requirement that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, Robert E. Rossi runs, kennels or yards. A Special Pen-nit may be granted subject to Jill P. Simpson any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Robert M. Young Appeals." A copy of the proposed amendment can be obtained from ADMINISTRATIVE the Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4.30' ASSISTANT P.M. in the Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA. Barbara A. Bard BY ORDER OF: Gina M. Letellier City Council President TO BE ADVERTISED ON 2/26/09 and 3/5/09 CD Fri 00 TELEPHONE (413) 786-0400 Ext- 233 FAX 77 47 C, (413) 786-9927 Sandra A. Gentile Nan Gaudetto Debra Samelli 684 Barry Street 29 Pomeroy Street 7 Beverly Lane Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Agawam, MA 01001 Agawam, MA 01001 David Veilleux Lou Clement Jane Thomas 72 Vasar Drive 55 Garden Street 44 Sheri Lane Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 0 1030 Agawam, MA 01001 Jeffrey Oakes Sharon Stratton Raymond Kinney 112 G I endale Road 282 Silver Street 227 South Street Agawam, MA 0 100 1 Agawam, MA 0 100 1 Agawam, MA 0 100 1 Mariann Kinney Carol Swenor Andy Gentile 227 South Street 100 Pheasant Hill Drive 555 North West Street Agawam MA 0 100 1 Feeding Hills MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Tammy Gentile Frank Gentile Cynthia Marshall 555 North West Street 684 Barry Street 41 Lealand Avenue Feeding Hills, MA 0 1030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Agawam, MA 0 100 1 Richard Theroux 30 Ley Street Agawam, MA 01001 FEEDING HILLS 1194 Springfield Street ANIMAL Telephone Feeding Hills, MA 01036 HOSPITAL (413)786-813213 RICHARD VINCUNAS, D.V.M. March 16, 2009 Dear Councilors, This paper from a nationwide veterinary diagnostic lab highlights the risk to the general public from Zoonotic diseases. It also indicates the importance and difference between a well-trained hospital staff and a poorly trained, unknowledgeable pet store clerk and soda salesman. I believe the city's Public Health Department should consider ban-ning dogs from the aisles of a public venue selling products for human consumption like Dave's Soda Pet Food City, as this creates a risk, never mind sick dogs that would be visiting a veterinary hospital or clinic. Sincerely, Dr. Richard Vincunas E i :F- ci 8vw m A& A 42M Arrow ff D I A G N 0 5 7 March 2009 Lab LoraUOUS Atlanta Georgia LEGAL & PR V N - I [losto" Massachusetts ISSUES OF ZOONOSES Chicago Background Illinois Zoonoses are diseases that may be directly or Lndi- issues among both professions;and 3) failure of these Clevoland 7rctly transmitted from wild or domestic animals.to professions to communicate and collaborate. Ohio humans.The need for veterinarians to serve as leader-, For example, in 2002, results of a Connecticut Dolles[Fork Worth in the prevention of and response to zoonotic diseases survey illustrated this disconnect between the veteri- Tomas has increased Ln parallel with the growth of human nary and human medical professions—41%of partic- Denver and animal populations. Currently, about 60% of the ipating veterinarians and 60% of participating Colorado nearly 1 di n Eeople are classitieT pediatricians indicated that they had never consulted r ZOOnOtic 20 Detroit as aving tential, and about 7-1i/o of their counterparts regarding zoonotic diseases, Michigan emerging infectiuus diseases are zoonotic. Veterinarians are generally better prepared than .r in Public recognition and understan 'ng of the fact physicians to offer education regard g zoonotic dis- Newel T that human infectious disease outbreaks may be du.�LU eases to pet owners;however, they are not licensed to Houston ontact-�ian�ima s e�nupasi!zes � 11P.PQ ror e � provide'medical advice to humans, and so must be T c C111, diann:: cating vete-r—uiariin—son zoonotic di-seass� Thi MA careful not to exceed the scope of their veterinary inr'TO=es tie attenclent I- al I - license while fulfilling public health responsibilities, e n nt dis b! i=ies in taini- to Erevent these disease� Failure of Kansas It vetet-)n-arians to discharge their professional respon- Duties of Voterinariang Miss urt sibilities with regard to zoonotic diseases can lead to Legal and etWcal duties may not be mil� sepa- Lo Ang I ��Iegal repercussions, rated. Both are important considerations In the role Even though the veterinary profession has moved veterinarians play in preventing and treating Las Vogats Nevada away from focusing mostly on agricultural animal zoonotic diseases.'Me legal duties of veterinarians nre Louisville medicine and more towards companion animal and determined by the veterinary medical boards in the Kentucky specialty medicine, veterinarians still play -.m integral state where theyare licensed-the standard of care that Memphis role in maintaining the pubbc health, In recent.years, - must be followed to avoid Claims of prufet4onal rtegli- Tennessee there have been outbreaks of monkeypox in prairie gence or malpractice, and applicable state laws and Miami dogs and exotic pet rodents; lymphocytic chori- regulations. There may be other legal duties under Florida omeningitis virus in pet rodents;salmonellosis in dogs, general tort law that are typically applicable, such as N York cats, hamsters, chicks, aquarium fish, and turtles; those imposed on employers to provide appropriate N:WW York tularemia in hamsters and rabbits; psittacosis in pet -orker safety or on businesses open to the public. Phoenix birds; E. coli 0157:H7 infection among livestock in Additionally, veterinarians have ethical duties to ArIxonn petting zoos;and rat bite fever in pet rats,These occur- fulfill as members of the veterinary profession, as Portland rences and the threat of infection with avian influenza stated in the veterinarian's oath and the principles of Orogan virus H5N1 in animals and humans indicate that vet- veterinary medical eNcs. These ethical duties could Raleigh erinarians should take precautions to prevent zoonotic form the basis for disciplinary ac6on taken by a state North Carolina diseases and should actively participate in a wide veterinary medical board. Son Jose range of pubUc health issues. California Veterinary Malpractice San Francisco Role of Physicians and Vete-inarians To sustain a claim of malpractice, the fol)ow�ng California In general, physicians are rarely concerned witii four elements must be present:duty,a breach of appl.ic- Seattle animal disease and veterinarians are rarely concerned able professional stanch7rd ofulre,unimitiun,and dairtages. Washington with human disease.This results in a gap in the effec- Establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient relation- Tampa tive control of Zoonotic diseases, which is further ship creates a duty for the veterinarian to provide a Florida widened by: 1)disagreements over who has primary certain standard of care for the patient, Therefore, for Washington responsibility to advise the public of the risk of disense; an owner to prevail in a malpraLticv cldim based on D.C. 2) insufficient knowledge about zonnotic disesse violating the duty oF care, the animal owner generally T'd OSI:7298L:01 92Oi79B,L -IUWINU S_1_lIH 9NIC133:l:W0Nj 9tl:tT 6002-FT-Hbu ....... ----- I "[4,L1,1"L_ I 00,4U30 10:7962450 P.1 LEGAL & PREVENTION ISSUES OF ZOONOSES (CONT.) mu9t prove that "the veterinarian failed to use Such reasonable Liabilihj Potential in the Workplace skill, diligence, and attention as may ordinarily be expected of Veterinary practices should determine and implement the careful,skillful,and trustworthy persons in the profession." preventive measureq that need to be taken to provide safe work Duty of Care This duty may be inferred by the requirement for conditions. Veterinarians may be held liable for harm to veterinarians to report some zoonotic diseases and the fact tl1at empinyees who contract zoonotic diseases in the course of their the scope of veterinary practice includes public health. employment. Asan example,leptospirosis in veterinary personnel Veterinary conduct that falls below the standard of care with can result from the collection or handffi)g of urine without taking regard to public health irtay result in claims of malpracdce. basic precautions, such as wearing latex gicives, or from the Standard of Care Breach of the acceptable standnird of care cleaning of contaminated cages. includes negligent failure to diagnose a zoonofic disease in an Practical Suggestions animal, failure to emplo� preventive measures for commop Veterinarians have an ethical duty to advise animal owners to zoonotic diseascs.such as those caused by parasites, failure to seek information from their own physician regarding the risks.to advise clients with respect to dangers of keeping cortain wild human hc,-)Ith. Veterinarians should always record any public animals as pets, failure to refer the owner to A specialist for health advice provided to clients in their medical records. diagnosis or treatment of a species or condition not within the hiformation provided by veterinarians and sa ff should be docu- practitioner's expertise, and failure to advise a client to seek mented in the medical record,along with the client's consent to or care from a physician in the case of potential transmission of refusal of diagnostic testing and treatment of pets with potential zoonotic disease. zoonotic diseises, Veterinarians should obtain signed vvaiveTS Failure to recommend priventive mensures—veterinarians often from clients who refuse diagnostic testing or treatment. n Veterinarians can also clecrea�e their liability by protecting -ecommend preventive measures for commo .00 fail to T (rioti diseases On the belief that such diseabes c:arry mininial risk or din em ployees from exposure to zoonotic agents. Infection contrQ1 t Te p owners may rehise the recommended preventive measures, In a Practices should be enforced, and staff should rovided an; K ally animal $us Ctecl to have a g legal context,however,risk is calculated by considering both the require o Lis _personzi protecnve equipment ke.g.,gMves, mask, frequency and the severity of the harm. Thus, even for and.9"Wes) "11`2 handlin I zoonotic ci isease,anct not just those anima is in which mfection h a s uncorr�mon zoonotic diseases,the iisk may be curibidered gT"t if ee the potcnfial damage associated with the disease is high, — en i-ed. Practicing general cleanliness sucE as hand 2 17— a_ wasri—Egand Fisinfection ol the premises is important in pre- When a client declines preventive measures after appropriate discussion with the veterinirian, this refusal must be docu- venting rrarsR�;sion of zoonotic diseases in the workpiace. mented. Further, if the duty to warn is not considered a veteri- Pei nary function, it rrfay not be covered by veterinary malpractice(Recent Survey of Veterinarians Regarding Zoonses insurance. A cross-sectional survey of 370 veterinary clinics in Washington state revealed that 280 of 362(77%)of respondent vet- Failtire to advise clients of the dtingers of exotic pets— the POPu- erinirians reCOg"11i7ed that it was very important for veterinarians larity of exotic rodents and other pocket pets has resulted in to educate clients on zoonotic disease prevention, However, only importation of live foreign wildlife, Because these species are 43% (156 of 367) indicated that they regularly inifiate discussions commordy unregulated and caught in the wild, these pets may about zoonoHc discases with clients, and only 571% (203 of 356) pose various health threats to their owners. Educating clients on stated that client educational miteriAs on 7oonotic diseases were the potential risks of owning exotic pets and h0ping them make available in their clinics. informed decisions regarding them is arguably a veterinarian's Further,31% (112 of 360) indicated that there were no written eth&al duty. Veterinarians also need to be aware that some states infection-control guidelines for staff members in the clinic, ind have outlawed ownership of certain species and breeds on the 28% (105 of 371) reported 11aving been infected with a zoonotic basis of risks to public health or agriculture interests of the state. disease during practice. For example, ownership of prairie dogs and femts withuut an Voterinarians indicated they would %velcome strunger partncr- authorized permit is fflegal in California,even though ferrets can ships with public health agencies and other health professionals. be legally owned without any special permits in many other Metho'ds to increase involvement of veterinarians in 7oonotic States. disease prevenfion include: Failure to advise chents to seek carefiront n pj7ysician—failure to * discussing zoonotic diseases more often with client,,, recommend that a client seek care from a physician may be physicians,and publ�cheilfh agencies; viewed legally as i breach of the standard ofcare. a encouraging higher risk individuals to discuss zounutic Causation Establishing causation involves deterrnin�g whether diseases; the Allegpd m-gligent conduct was the actual cause of the injuries a having educational materials on 7onnotic diseases and whether the conduct was the proximate cause(also referred available for clients; to as the legal cause).Generally, foreseeing the injury is an impor- a improving infection-control practices;and tant part of the proximate cause analysi5. a ellsuring that continuing education courses on zoonotic Damages The primary purpose of awarding cumpensalory diseases arc regularly available. damages in negligence cases is to restore the injured party and not punish the negligent party, although punitive damages are References:Babcnrk el at,JA VAK 233:7576-1586,2008;Upton el al. sometimes allowed if the actions were intentional or reckless. JAVMA,233:1242-1249,2008. join its at our Web Site@ Wwwantedidiagnostics.com ArArew ar %MV D I A G N 0 S T I C 5 FEEDING HILLS Telephone 1194 Springfield Street ANIMAL Feeding Hills, MA 01030 (HOSPITAL (413)786-8828 RICHARD VINCUNAS, D-V�M. March 16, 2009 Dear Councilors, JN 05. 1 This paper from a nationwide veterinary diagnostic lab highlights the risk to the general public from Zoonotic diseases. It also indicates the importance and difference between a well-trained hospital staff and a poorly trained, unknowledgeable pet store the clerk and soda salesman. �Tea, kri-WX �65 it I believe the city's Public Health Department should consider banning dogs from the It catf, aisles of a public venue selling products for human consumption like Dave's Soda Pet Food City, as this creates a risk, never mind sick dogs that would be visiting a veterinary hospital or clinic. �1&,s 10 .1ble, Sincerely, votes! Ae Dr. Richard Vincunas )'V -7h ZOONOTIC THREAT TO HUMANS HELMINTHIC ZOONOSES 0 What are parasitic zoonoses? Parasitic zoonoses are infections and diseases of humans caused by parasites normally seen in animals. Animal parasites, such as ascarids, hookworms and tapeworms are commonly associated with dogs and cats. Since humans are usually not the natural host for these parasites, they can cause very different and potentially serious health issues that range from intestinal,upset to blindness or even death. E Who is at risk? Anyone exposed to infective stages of these zoonotic parasites can be at risk.21 However, several risk factors may increase the potential for infection. These include: - Individuals with behaviors that would predispose them to infection (e.g., pica or geophagia by young children). - Those living in or frequenting environments contaminated by infected pets or wild animal feces. - Those living in areas with a higher prevalence of zoonotic helminths. - Those with undeveloped or compromised immune systems (e.g., children, diabetics, chemotherapy patients and HIV-positive individuals). - The number of pets in the household and the lifestyle of those pets. ZOONOTIC THREAT TO HUMANS E What are the risks? - While direct health threats such as bites, scratches and allergies are the most common concerns, zoonotic infections can be transmitted from dogs and cats to people, either directly or indirectly, through a contaminated environment." - 73% of pediatricians surveyed reported seeing cases of pet-to-human parasitic disease every year.13 - Parasites such as Toxocara can cause serious health problems such as permanent retinal damage. - In some cases, zoonoses can be deadly. For example, if enough Buylisascaris larvae migrate to the central nervous system, the result can be a severe and sometimes fatal 21 neurologic disease. RECENT RESEARCH According to a study" conducted by two British veterinarians, Ian Wright and Alan Wolfe, and published in The Veterinary Record(2003), people could become infected by canine roundworms much more easily than e, and pu blish d in] uch more ea s1l than 1. previously thought.The study, which examined 60 dogs, revealed that eggs of Toxocara canis, the canine ascarid, can be found on a dog's hair coat. •Worm eggs were found on the hair coat of 25%of the 60 dogs in the study. •Three of the 71 e ggs found contained larvae potentially infective for'humans. ZOONOTIC THREAT TO HUMANS 0 How are zoonotic parasites transmitted from pets to humans? - Oral infection: - During close physical contact with dogs and cats, worm eggs can pass from the animal's fur into the person's mouth. - Children ingest sand or dirt from sandboxes or playgrounds contaminated with infective eggs from animal feces. Other objects, or even fingers placed in the mouth, might also be contaminated. - Humans can accidentally ingest a flea harboring the larvae of Dipylidium caninum (tapeworm). - Humans eat unwashed fruits or vegetables that are contaminated with infective eggs from animal feces. - Transcutaneous infection: Hookworm larvae can actively penetrate human skin. Feet are most commonly infected, but any area of skin coming in contact with infective larvae can be affected. IM P01IFFANT-NOTE: Intestinal paraskes are transmitted primarily from environments contaminated with animai feces, NOT from having normal contact with regularly dewormed dogs and cats. 'n 7esti.na e n rf,nr r N or ZOONOTIC THREAT TO HUMANS -. ASCARIDS 7! _4 ASCARIDS Damage due to infection by Ioxocara spp. and Bayfisascaris spp. • Larva Migrans - The human disease known as larva migrans can occur as a result of ingesting infective eggs of the dog (T canis) or cat (T cati) ascarid or the raccoon ascarid (B. procyonis). - When infection occurs, the larvae hatch in the intestine, penetrate the intestine wall and migrate through tissues such as the liver and lungs (visceral larva migrans), eyes (ocular larva migrans) and central nervous system (neural larva migrans). • Visceral Larva Migrans (VLM) - Approximately 10,000 new cases of VLM are diagnosed every year in the United States.2' - VLM occurs more commonly in young children than adults. - The greatest risk of VLM comes from pica or geophagia (dirt eating) with accidental ingestion of infective Toxocora eggs. - 10%-32% of soil samples from public areas have been shown to contain 21 Toxocc7ra eggs. - Most cases of VLM are asymptomatic; however, with ingestion of large numbers of infective eggs, clinical disease becomes evident. - Clinical disease is associated with inflammation caused by migration of larvae and results in eosinophiiia, fever, enlarged liver and respiratory signs of bronchiolitis or pneumonitis.22 ZOONOTIC THREAT TO I -se HUMANS =0 ASCARIDS ASCARIDS Damage due to infedlon by Toxacara spp. and Baylisascaris spp. 0 Ocular Larva Migrans (OLM) - OLM is most often associated with accidental ingestion of infective Leukoco(ta (whirte appearance Toxocara eggs and is seen more of the pupil) due to refinopathy often in older children and young and vitritis caused by Tbxocara' ad UltS.21 larvae in an 8-year-old boy. - OLM is characterized by the development of unilateral retinitis, which often results 22 in unilateral blindness. - In the United States, approximately 700 cases of OLM are diagnosed annually." - in a group ophthalmology practice in Atlanta, toxocaral OLM accounted for 37% of all retinal disease diagnosed in children 2 during an 18-month period. - Infection with Boyfisascaris has been associated with causing Diffuse Unilateral Subacute Neuroretinitis (DUSN) in humans."' ZOONOTIC THREAT TO HUMANS : ASCARIDS ASCARIDS Damage due to infection by Ioxocora spp. and Bailisascaris spp. M Neural Larva Migrans (NLM) - While NLM can result from infection with Toxocara spp., most cases of NLM result from accidental infection of children with the raccoon 2 ascarid Baylisascaris. - Children become infected when they ingest infective eggs from contaminated areas or articles. Since raccoons usually defecate in a specific "latrine," large numbers of infective eggs can accumulate in relatively small areas." The disease caused by Bayfisc7scaris larva migration is more severe than that caused by Toxocara because Baylisascaris larvae are larger and induce more damage as they migrate through tissues.12 As with Toxocara, the severity of clinical disease caused by Baylisascaris is dependent on the number of infective eggs ingested." When large numbers of infective eggs are ingested, the larva migrate through the central nervous system in sufficient numbers to cause severe and sometimes fatal neurologic disease.' According to published data from 2005, nine nonfatal and four fatal infections as a result of Bayfisascc7ris larva migrans were reported. Even 27 more reported cases went unpublished. ZOONOTIC THREAT T40 . HUMANS : ASCARIDS After ingestion,larvae hatch in the small intestine and penetrate the gut wall,where they migrate to the liver and lungs and then other major organs in the body,a condition known as larva migrans.Organs commonly affected are the liver,lung,eye and brain,where infections can cause permanent visual,neurologic or other tissue damage. Buylisoscaris procyonis larvae are much larger than T conis and T Cod.Due to their size,infection can lead to very Ascarid egg e shed in pet s and serious neurologic disease, conta te the envir ent. extensive inflammatory response Of speci oncern is ascaris or even death, procyanis he raccoo oundworm). j, ...... ..... IF' Ascarid eggs Egg 44 IV,— become infective in approximately 4 weeks under At optimal Larva A ol Effibryo conditions and remain infective Early a,� in the soil for Devejopment years. A human acci en ingests ascarid eggs via contaminated so unwashed hands,other objects,or contami ted fruits and vegetables. ZOONOTIC THREAIT TTx;.'0 H U M A N S H 0 0 K W 0 Al HOOKWORMS (ANCYLOSTOMA SPP.) Damage due to infection by hookworms 0 Cutaneous Larva Migrans Cutaneous larva migrans "creeping eruption" is a dermatitis caused by migrating hookworm larvae, usually Ancylostoma spp. Infection of humans occurs through skin contact with and penetration by infective larvae. Cutaneous larva migrans on sole of foot Cutaneous larva migrans on face caused by caused by canine/feline hookworms, canine/feline hookworms. (Zaiman, H) (Prof. Seitz) 0 Eosinophilic Enteritis The result of canine hookworms (A. caninum) developing in the lower intestines of a person. Symptoms include: • Increased white blood cell count • Fever • Acute or chronic abdominal pain ZOONOTIC THREAT TO HUMANS : HOOKWORMS Hookworm eggs are shed in pet feces. Eggs hatch in pet feces and release larvae that become infective and contaminate the environment. Human skin Contact with contaminated soil often leads to infection.This more commonly occurs in the feet;however, larvae can penetrate the skin anywhere contact is made. When infective larvae penetrate the skin,they undergo a prolonged migration that causes a condition known as cutaneous larva migrans or creeping eruption.The lesions appear as red tracks in the skin and sometimes break open at the skin's surface. These lesions cause severe itchin&which may lead to secondary infections.Usually the larvae will die in several weeks and the condition will disappear. In rare cases,the larvae make their way through the skin and enter deeper tissues. This may cause lung disease,gastrointestinal disease(eosinophi[ic entetitis) and muscle pain. ZOONOTIC THREAT TD, HUMANS : TAPEWORM . 7z. TAPEWORMS Damage due to infection by tapeworms 0 E granulosus Cystic hydaticlosis is caused by cystic larval stages (hydatids) of E. grcmulosus tapeworms. In patients with hydaticlosis, the liver is most commonly involved, affected in approximately Cyst in a human brain caused by 70% of cases. Lungs are the second most deadly E granulosus infection. frequent site, affected in approximately 20% (Zaiman, H.) of cases. The remaining 100/o involve the spleen, CNS, bones, and other organs and tissues." • E. multilocularis - Alveolar hydaticlosis is caused by the uninhibited, invasive growth of E. multilocularis hydatid cysts. Hydatid disease in human lungs - The hydatid behaves like a malignant tumor, causedbyEgranulosus spp. which, in approximately 98% of cases, primarily affects the liver." - Mortality in alveolar echinococcosis is very high, with 93% of patients dying within 26 10 years of diagnosis of the disease • D. caninum Occasionally, humans can become infected and develop patent infections the same way pets Alveolar echinococcosis in a can. This leads to gastrointestinal upset and human liver. Note the yellowish, the passage of proglottids in the feces. fibrous andmultilocular aspect of the lesions. (Prof. Vuitton) ZOONOTIC THREAT TO HUMANS : TAPEWORMS Ae ECHINOCOCCUS SPP. Echinococcus tapeworm eggs are shed in proglottids,on pet hair or in pet feces, contaminating the environment After human ingestion,eggs hatch in the small intestine and release oncospheres(larvae). These penetrate the intestinal wall and migrate through the circulatory system into various organs,especially the liver,lungs and brain.In these organs,the oncospheres develop into hydatid cysts that enlarge and/or invade,causing tissue I liver,lung or brain se,or even death. Echinococcus tapeworm eggs are eaten by intermediate hosts:Larvae migrate to the liver or lungs and form hydatid cysts. Humans ingest infective Echinococcus tapeworm eggs from contaminated soil/vegetation,handling infected pets,or wild definitive hosts(fox or coyote). ZOONOTIC THREAT TO HUMANS : TAPEWORMS D . CANINUM Tapeworm eggs are shed in proglottids on pet hair Or in feces,which contaminates the environment. After human ingestion, the tapeworm larva attaches to the intestine and matures.Anal pruritis, diarrhea or abdominal discomfort may occur. Tapeworm eggs are eat y flea larvae and develop into cysticercoids as th a larvae become adults. Humans are infe h Dipylidiurn tapeworms by inges an adult flea that contains an infe cysticercoid. ZOONOTIC THREAT TO. HUMANS : GIARDIA Clinical Symptoms of Giardiasis in Humans • Most human infections are asymptomatic, but some people develop mild to severe gastrointestinal signs.10 • The usual presentation is a sudden onset of diarrhea with foul-smelling stools. The feces may have a greasy appearance, but blood is rarely seeh..10 • The diarrhea can be accompanied by abdominal cramps, bloating, flatulence! nausea and fatigue.,,) • Weight loss or dehydration can also occur. Vomiting and fever are uncommon."' � • The illness usually lasts for I to 2 weeks, but chronic infections of months to years have been reported.10 • In addition, approximately 20%-400/o of patients develop disaccharide intolerance, particularly lactose intolerance, during the infection and for up to six months afterward.10 Transmission of Giardid to Humans E Fecal-oral transmission of Giardia is common in both animals and humans. 0 Processed drinking water,9 raw municipal water and back-country streams and lakes all may contain infective Giardia cysts due to contamination of water sources with human effluent and/or 12 infected animal feces. E Both symptomatic and asymptornatic individuals can excrete cysts.10 While there is evidence supporting giardiasis as a potential s ti zoonotic disease, the impact of zoonotic transmission is likely less than previously thought, and is controversial at t ti" s p i to i, ",g print he time this pbliMtion is being printe'd. ZOONOTIC THREAT TO HUMANS : GIARDIA Giordia sp cyst Contamination of water,food or hands with infective cysts. Giardia sp trophozoites A �'j sp cyst Trophozoites are also passed i aols,but they do not survive in the environment While there is evid ence supporting giardiasis as a potential zoonotic disease,the impact of zoonotic transmission is likely less than previously thought,and is controversial at the time this pu'blication is being printed. t LS =1 d i �aW 84OZ Agawam Animali'Tospitg Inc. 659,fiffSt. ,ggawam,*A 01001 12 March 2009 Dear Agawam City Council Member, I write to you concerning the proposed changes to City Bylaws that has been personally petitioned by Dave Ratner of Soda and Pet City. I don't feel that there is an emergency situation that exists as far as veterinary care in this community that warrants such a sweeping change in the laws of this community that were designed to protect the well being of the citizens of Agawam. There is no doubt that increasing the business presence in the vacant shopping center would be a benefit to the town of Agawam, but this would not be the way to achieve this end. I would foresee no change in the tax revenues from the business as it is encompassed under the roof of a building that Mr. Ratner already possesses. This, therefore, would only tend to be a benefit for Mr. Ratner. It does not seem wise, nor would it be the precedent to set,to create a broad change in the bylaws to suit one person. Mr. Ratner has entered into a number of enterprises in the course of his 25 years of existence. You well know that he began as a retailer of pet foods and soda in the 1970's. Since then, he has encompassed the selling of birds,small mammals,reptiles,and fish. He has taken on an adoption center for the cats of Feline Friends, obtained a fi-anchise from Agway, utilized space to accommodate obedience classes for dogs, and recently started his dog washing stations. Let's not forget the period where he was selling dogs from the Agawam store, which had concerned me for the reason of housing all the dogs, yet was not on a parcel large enough to warrant the issuance of a kennel license. There was also the 'mascot' Napoleon,a Vietnamese Pot-bell ied pig which was housed out of doors in an area not zoned as agricultural. I cannot question that Mr. Ratner is a retailer, and a colorful one at that,but he also presents himself as a j ack-of4 1-trades,' which could make him a master of none and one who pushed the town bylaws to the limit. As such,he has no business beginning to dabble in Veterinary Medicine. He lacks a background in medicine,epidemiology, infectious diseases, zoonoses, microbiology, and parasitology. I would not see his enterprise as the dedicated effort that has been contributed to this community by the Agawam Animal Hospital for 50 years and the Feeding Hills Animal Hospital for 23 years. It is my understanding that the bylaw was created to separate the presence of animals from other businesses where a potential for health concerns may arise. Over the span of time, domesticated animals have taken on a different role in our society. They are now a much greater part of their families,and are included in more of the family activities. Those of us who are pet owners, now tend to view our pets as true family members. We love our pets; yet, it is often overlooked that they may not be as hygienic as the human members in the same family. They can carry zoonotic diseases(those transmissible from animals to man) such as Rabies, Leptospirosis,and Salmonella. There are parasitic Agawam Animallfospitg Inc. 65 94iffSt- fl8aWW14 "01001 concerns of fleas, ticks, and mites which may seek out other hosts(both human and animal) in the vicinity. There can also be infectious disease concerns involving the unsuspecting pets owned by others with the contagious nature of many of the diseases I can see in my patients. There can also be nosocomial infections(infections caused by resident pathogens in medical facilities)that may have the ability to spread to innocent pets visiting next door. I don't see any way that the public can be protected by preventing cross traffic from occurring between the two businesses. Unlike other businesses which would discourage the presence of animal traffic,this business,and others like it,encourage owners to bring their pets with them. I have never been willing to do this with my animal, as I can never predict what the temperment and health of the other animals would be. The last thing that I would want to face is my pet becoming ill as a result of exposure to another animal in a pet supply store- At the recent planning board meeting,Mr. Ratner cited the business models of Banfield Hospitals, PetCo pet stores, and even the recent creations of heath clinics in CVS stores/pharmacies. This business model doesn't accurately portray the changes that Mr. Ratner is proposing. These are large corporate ventures that do exist nationwide,and before they embark on the creation of a new fianchise they have done the demographics and made sure that it is possible to operate in the community. Again, I would like to cominent that the appearance of new business into that shopping center would help the community as a whole, but changing the bylaws of the town to help a solitary individual is not appropriate. He voluntarily made the choice to purchase a building that was far too large for his needs. Now finding that he has a surplus of unoccupied space,he seeks the town's assistance to bail him out. I have not been particularly fond of the other bailout plans that have taken place recently,and I am not in favor of this one. As far as the model of the CVS health clinics, I would prefer not to venture near those establishments for the very reason that my chances of becoming infected with sornedfing would be greater. When I go to my doctor's office, I accept the possibility that the person next to me may be ill. I don't want to have to assume the same thing when I walk into a CVS. Likewise,the public should not be faced with the risk of infection because they enter a retail establishment. In conclusion, I ask you to careftdly consider the ramifications that this proposal has for the City of Agawam. I ask you to decline the change for the continued safety and well being of the community. Thank you for your time, er. "2)VWN ohn 7EGundy,DVM FA Town of Agawam Interoffice Memorandum To: Dennis J. Perry, City Councilor CC: From: Randall White, Health Agent Date- March 9, 2009 Subject., Animal Hospital, Ordinance Amendment Councilor Perry, I have reviewed the proposed amendment and have found no local public health regulation that specifically governs such a facility. The licensing and inspection of veterinary clinics or hospitals is not governed by local health departments. This authority falls under the jurisdiction of the Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine. The rules and regulations governing the practice of Veterinary Medicine are 256 CMR 1.00 — 10.00. I've attached a portion of the regulation 256 CMR 5.00: Practice, which covers Hospital Safety and Requirements of Full Service Veterinary Facilities. I also included a link to the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association which refers to the MA Board of Registrations responsibility for the inspection of veterinary practices in Massachusetts, C= Z: Ism— :71;� '0 >--co - Ln FROM THE DESK OF... RANDALL WHITE HFALTH AGENT TOWN OF AGAWAM 36 MAIN ST AGAWAM,MA 0 1001 rwhite@agawam.ma.us 413-786-0400 X208 Fax:413-786-9927 '256 CMR 5.00: Practice Page 3 of 4 l;s�-O - Hospital Safety (i) All licensees shall properly handle hazardous medications. (2) All licensees under the jurisdiction of the federal Occupational SafcTy and Health Administration(OSHA)shall review and comply with OSHA regulations. (�) Licensees shall ensure the proper disposal of biomedical waste,such as culture plates,tubes,contaminated sponges,swabs,biological products,needles,syringes and blades. (4) Radiation safety procedures shall be in compliance with all requirements of the Radiation Control Division of the Department of Pub]i c Health. 5.05:Requirements of Full-service Veterinary Facility A full-service facility shall at a minimum provide the following services: (1)Diagnostic Imaging.A full-smice facility shall have the capacity to generate diagnostic quality radiographic images, (2)Emergency Services.A full-service facility shall have the appropriate equipment to respond to all reasonably anticipated emergency situations. (3)Examination Services,A full-service facility shall have one or more examination rooms adequate in size and lighting for proper examination of animals.Minimum equipment for examination services shall include: (a)ophthalmoscope: (b)otoscope; (c)restraint equipment; (d)scales to correctly weigh all animals treated� (c)stethoscope-,and, (f)thermometer. �(�Jousekccping and Maintenance.A fult-service facility and surrounding grounds shall be safe and sanitary.All fixtures,furnishings and equipment shall be free from excessive wear and be in good condition.Ventilation,heating and air conditioning systems shall be adequate to prevent harm ful or unacceptable concentrations of toxic gases, odors or particles and the facility shall have adequate lighting.Waste disposal shall be in accordance with good public health practice.The staff shall use adequate safety precautions in disposing of animal remains and tissue specimens.Water shall be safe for use by clients.employees and animals.An adequate supply of clean or unused disposable linens and supplies shall be available and in good condition. (5)Patient Care.A full-service facility shall provide all equipment necessary for the safety and comfort of animals. All animal holding areas shall be secure,escape-proof and easily-elcaned.Cages and runs shall be of appropriate and comfortable size for animals The staff shall use proper handling and disposal for all waste materials and proper cleaning and disinfecting of compartments,exercise areas and runs. (6)Pathology/Laboratorv.A full-service facility shall provide pathology services either in the facility or through outside sources.Pathology services shall,at a minimum include hematology,serology,blood chemistry urinalysis(including urine sediment examination and stonc analysis),microbiology,culturing,antibiotic sensitivity screening,puasite examinations(fecal,blood and skin),cytology,pathology.and toxicology,Regarding tests perfbrmed on the promises,the equipment,at a minimum,shalt include: (a)clinical centrifuge-, (b)microhematocrit. (c)microscope (d)refractometer or urinometer,and, (c)refrigerator. (7)Dispensary.A full-service facility shall provide for the storage.safekeeping and use of drugs.Equipment shall include a refrigerator for those drugs requiring refrigeration.A locked substantially constructed cabinet or safe shalt be available for storage of controlled substances. 0-T _r0_T A_TT____0_T I—T :------0-T ')_r`%:__:__ 1)A o _.i��ssachusetts Veterinary Medical Association Page I of 3 WMA 'nit a pmmwity Massachusetts Veterina of NIa!L,2chuj_-z'rF 1-�cv Medical Association C;jl-AIR;( Mem_�ers Home Veterinary Community Home Pet Owners Home Contact MVMA Login Ite About MVMA �Iafiye & Regulatogy Find a Veterinarian WELCOME TO THE MVMA WEBSITE! Join MVMA meetings a Events THANKS FOR TAKING THE TECHNICIAN WORKFORCE SURVEY! if Legislative&Regulatory you've arrived at this page, that means that your survey was successfully submitted. Publications Thank you so much for your participation. 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To Wn of A ' gaw.am . -1837 36 Main Street Agawau4 Massachusetts 01001 Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 4137786-9927 March 6;2009 Gina Letellier, President Cecilia Cala6rese,'Vice President George B'itzas, Councilor Paul C. Cavallo, Councilor Jill Messick, Councilor Joseph Mineo, Councilor Dennis J. Perry, Councilor Donald M. Rheault, Councilor Robert E. Ros si, Councilor . 'Jill P. Simpson, Councilor Robert M. Young, Councilor Agawam Town Council 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 0 1.00 1 Dear Councilors: At its duly called meeting-held on March 5, 2009, the Agawam Plarining Board voted.4-0 to send a negative recommendation to.the Town Council with regard to the Zoning Amendment concerning animal hospitals. The Board supports such use being in-a separate building and does 7 not feel that there is a long term need in this area that is not being met for such services, If you have�any questions, please contact this office at 786-0400, extension 283. ..Sincerely, Violet Baldwin, Acting Chairman AGAWAM PLANNING'BOARD cc: Town Clerk, Town Solicitor, FA E Town of Agawam Interoffice Memorandum To: Agawam Planning Board CC: From- Deborah Dachos, Director of Planning and Community Development Date: 3/5/09 Subject: Zoning Amendment —Animal Hospitals I The Agawam Town Clerk received the-attached petition from 16 registered voters to amend Section 180-12 of the Zoning Ordinance governing the issuance of Special Permits for animal hospitals on February 20, 2009. Currently, Section 180-12 of the Zoning Ordinance reads as follows: "A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A and Business B Districts and with the additional requirements that animal hospitals shall be separate buildings in themselves and that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals. The new Section 180-12 would read as follows- "A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A and Business B, Industrial A and Industrial B Districts and with the additional requirement that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals." As amended, animal hospitals would then be allowed in both commercial and industrial districts. Also as amended, animal hospitals would not be restricted to separate FRom THE DESK OF... DEBORAH S.DACHOS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT TOWN OF AGAWAM 36 MAIN ST AGAWAM,MA 01 DOI Email address plan n ing @agawam.ma.us 413-786-0400 X 283 Fax:413-786-9927 buildings. At the request of the Board, I have contacted the communities of Chicopee, Westfield, Greenfield and Enfield to determine how they regulate animal hospitals and veterinary clinics. Chicopee is silent on this use. There is no reference to either of these uses in their zoning. In Westfield, Residential kennel, commercial kennel or veterinary hospitals are allowed in the following districts: Rural Residential, Core, Business A and Business B. "For commercial kennels, the area where animals are housed or contained must have a 150 foot minimum setback from any property line." There are no specific requirements for veterinary hospitals. All three uses require special permits. Attached you will find the applicable sections of the Westfield Zoning Ordinance. The Greenfield Zoning Ordinance reads as follows: "Animal Kennel or Hospital-, A structure used for the harboring and/or care of more than three (3) dogs that are more than six (6) months old, whether commercially operated or not, except for farm dogs used for herding or protection of livestock from predators." Such uses are allowed in Residence C, Residence B and General Commercial by Special Permit. According to their Senior Planner they are in the process of amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow the use by Special Permit in their Urban and Semi Residential zones. The Enfield Zoning Ordinance reads: "Animal Hospitals, Clinics: A building or group of buildings and facilities used for the treatment, boarding, and care of animals. In the case of a hospital or clinic, the facility must be under the supervision of a doctor of veterinary medicine licensed by the State." This is the only community that referenced buildings (one or.more). In addition, I reviewed West Springfield's Zoning Ordinance (attached). Such facilities are located in their business districts by special permit. No separate structure is required. Including animal hospitals in Industrial A and Industrial B From my perspective, including animal hospitals in our two industrial zones would be consistent with allowing the use in the two commercial zones. The intent would be not to allow the use in residential districts where barking dogs may present a nuisance. An argument could also be made that since Agawam's zoning is cumulative, such a use may already be allowed in the industrial zones since they read "any business or agricultural use permitted in an Agricultural, Business A or Business B Districts" are allowed uses. Need for separate buildings I have reviewed the earlier zoning by-laws (11951 and 1972). 1 do not see any references to animal hospitals. Therefore, the provision in the current zoning ordinance must be fairly recent. Concerns of the Board regarding disturbance of other tenants could be fairly and adequately addressed by the Board of Appeals when granting the special permit. Or the Board of Appeals could deny the Special Permit if the proposed building was found in adequate. How zoning amendments are proposed There were concerns raised by the some of the Board members that the proposed amendment would only benefit one individual party and should, therefore, not be considered. A zoning ordinance should not be a static document. As technologies change and/or new and different situations arise, wording in zoning ordinances come into question and often times the wording is revised. To assume that since something has been done one way in the past, it should continue to be done the same way in the future would be counter to the term planning. The Zoning Act was enacted in 1975, The purposes were "to promote the health, safety, convenience, morals or welfare of the inhabitants of the city or town". Each amendment to the Zoning Ordinance should be evaluated to determine whether it promotes these purposes. WESTFIELD ZONING ORDINANCE 3. Radio or TV broadcasting studio (Planning Board). 4. Day or residence camps (City Council). 5. Manufactured Home Retirement Parks in accordance with Article V (City Council) (06-28-02) 6. Mobile home or trailer camp for temporary recreation or vacation use only (City Council) 7. Residential kennel, commercial kennel, or veterinary hospital (Planning Board). Residential kennels must have a minimum lot size of 60,000 square feet. For Commercial kennels, the area where animals are housed or contained must have a 150 foot minimum setback from any property line. This ordinance shall become effective on July 1, 2006. (06-01-06) 8. Lodging house including bed and breakfast inns provided that off street parking and two thousand (2,000) square feet of open space be provided for each room for rent (City Council). 9. Riding academy or like activity provided that the stables are located not less than two hundred (200) feet from a dwelling (Planning Board) 10. New Cemeteries with approval of the Health Department (City Council) IL Wood/Stump Reclamation Facility(City Council). 11/3/88 a. Special Permit shall be for two years; b, No part of the operation shall be visible from the road or and residence. C. Ail requirements of the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (D.E.Q.E.), Health Board, Conservation Commission, and Article IV, Section 4-120 of the General Regulations shall be complied with; d. The Health Department shall monitor the operation if any violations are found, the permit shall be revoked immediately pending investigation by the City Council. C. The owner of the operation shall acquire a bond, to be filed with the Treasurer and the City Clerk, in the amount equal to removal costs of six-(6) month's storage of stumps, logs, mulch, sawdust and firewood on the property. ENFIELD ZONING ORDINANCE 6. Animal Hospitals, Clinics: A building or group of buildings and facilities used for the treatment, boarding, and care of animals. In the case of a hospital or clinic, the facility most be under the supervision of a doctor of veterinary medicine licensed by the State. 7. Antenna: A devise used to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves. 8. Assisted Living Facility. An age-restricted managed residential community providing support services that encourages older residents to maintain a maximum level ofindependence and includes appropriate accessory set-vices and facilities to provide assistance and maintain independence. 9. Bed and Breakfast Inn: An owner-occupied residential facility offering overnight housing in Lip to five (5) bedrooms and serving breakfast to its guests. 10. Boarding House-. A dwelling in which the owner or tenant rents rooms and provides sorne meals for monetary compensation to no more than six(6)persons, not including using the cellar area. 11. Buffer Yard: An area of land that is landscaped so as to provide a visual barrier between differing land uses. 12. Building Area: The ground area enclosed by the walls of a building together with the walls of all covered porches and other roofed portions. A ENFIELD ZONING ORDINANCE r%- 1'1%;qz')Ldj1U11jr= %,a11VjJoZ-3 atLm-tIVU W a vtonutisr, may Lj%; vLsL%,Lcv ivi%Naiu %ji tm' JIUAIL UUNIUM6 1111C aUVJ�At W Special Pen-nit approval, but in no case shall freestanding canopies; be erected closer than ten (10) feet to the front property line. Freestanding canopies shall not be enclosed or have any completely enclosed buildings beneath them forward of the front building line. The ground projection of any canopy shall be computed as building ground coverage. (Note that the TVC is exempt from this requirement.) B, In Business L and Business G Districts, one side yard of each lot may be ornitted and buildings may be built to the commori lot line provided the party or other %vails separating them are of masonry construction and without openings. Section 5.20 Use Requirements The following table establishes use requirements for the Business, Thompsonville Village Center, and Special Development Districts: Table 5.20 Use Table For Business, Thornesonvillic Vi lage, Hazardville and Special Devel ment Districts USE DISTRICT 27 BL BG BL-H' BG-H* 1311 TVC 131? SD ILO Adult/Child Day Care Facilities S11 SP SP SP S13 S13 Agricultural Activities(2u) SI, SP Amusement Machines(4) S13 st) sil SP S13 SP Animal Hospital .Kennels& Veterinary OfFices S Assist��Jvin �Continuing Care Facilities Sp Auction Rooms s S SP S11 Bed&Breakfast Inns SP SP SP SP S SpOp S Building Material Stores 1' 47) S'37 SP ISP C 77 S S Business Services IS IS S IS ISP SP S11 E E Business/Profiessional Offlices IS IS is Is is], S S E E ZONING Table of Uses Town of Greenfield Ch.200,Zoning (cont'd) RC RB RA SR 11 CC _LC GC 0 GI PI Commercial Uses Adult entertainment 7 N N N N N N N SP N N N Animal kennel or hospital SP SP N N N N N SP N N N Automotive repair and N N N N N N SP SP N SP N servicing shop Bulk storage and/or sale of fuel N N N N N N N SP N SP SP or other fluid other than waste Car wash (on public sewer only) N N N N N N Y Y N N N Construction supply N N N N N N Y Y N Y N establishment Funeral home N N SP SP SP SP Y Y N N N Gas station N N N N N N SP SP N N N Hotel,motel,inn N N N N N SP Y Y N SP N Conference center N N N N N SP Y Y N SP N Medical center/clinic including N N N N Y SP SP SP Y N N accessory research Photocopying and data processing N N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y 17)only adult book'store,adult video store..and adult paraphernalia store. See the Entertainment Overlay District § 200-7.13C for adult cabaret..adult motion-picture theater and establishments which display live nudity for their patrons. Town of Greenfield Zoning Ordinance September 24,2008 - 102- GREENFIELD ZONING AGRICULTURE, FLORICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, VITICULTURE-- "See"fan-n." ALTERATIONS -- As applied to a building or structure; a change, rearrangement or reconstruction of the structural parts, or an enlargement whether by extending on a side or by increasing in height, or the moving from one (1) location or position to another. ANIMAL KENNEL OR HOSPITAL -- A structure used for the harboring and/or care of more than three (3) dogs that are more than six (6) months old, whether commercially operated or not,except for farm dogs used for herding or protection of livestock from predators. ANTIQUE SHOP -- An establishment for the sale of antiques, secondhand articles, or collectible iterns, including a pen-nanent or on-going tag,yard, garage,or barn sale. BANK--The portion of the land surface which non-nally abuts and confines a water body. The upper boundary of a bank is the first observable break in slope or the mean annual flood level, whichever is lower and as further defined in 3 10 Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 10.54 (2), Wetlands Protection Act. BILLBOARD -- A sign greater than nine (9) square feet in area and ten (10) feet in height which advertises products or services not sold or provided on the premises on which the sign is located. BUILDING -- An enclosed structure, either a principal building or shed, garage, stable, greenhouse, or other accessory building. BUILDING, DETACHED -- A building completely surrounded by open space, BUILDING HEIGHT-- The vertical distance frorn the mean finished grade of the ground adjoining the building to the highest point of the roof for flat or shed roofs, to the deckline for mansard roofs, and to the mean height Z� between eaves and ridge for gable, hip, and garnbrel roofs. Not included are spires, cupolas, TV antennae, or other parts of structures which do not enclose potentially habitable floor space. BUILDING LINE -- The line of the face of the building nearest the front line of the lot, This face includes sun parlors and covered porches whether enclosed or unenclosed,but does not include steps. BUILDING, PRINCIPAL -- A building in which is conducted the main or principal use of the lot on which said building is located. BULK STORAGE -- Exposed outside storage of large quantities of sand, lumber, coal or other materials, and storage of large quantities of liquids and gases in tanks except underground as an accessory use. CAMPER -- A portable dwelling.. eligibie.to be registered and insured for highway use, designed to be used for travel, recreational and vacation uses but not for permanent residence. Includes devices commonly called travel trailers,pickup campers,motorized campers, and tent trailers. CAMP GROUND -- Premises used for campers, and/or tenting, where a fee is charged. Facilities operated on a seasonal basis for a continuing supervised recreational, and/or athletic program. CLUB -- Premises or building of a membership organization exclusively servicing members and their guests but not including any vending stands, merchandising, or commercial activities except as required generally for the membership and purpose of such club. Does not include sports clubs as elsewhere defined,or clubs or organizations whose chief activity is a service customarily carried on as a business. Town of Greenfield Zoning Ordinance September 24,2008 -3 - Alteration. Any construction, reconstruction or other action resulting in a change in the structural parts, height, number of stories, entrances, exits, size, use or location of a building or other structure. Animal clinic. An establishment where animals (pets) are admitted principally for examination, treatment, or care by a doctor of veterinary medicine, and which does not include outside runs and kennels. Boarding is provided only for medical purposes or treatment, Bank. An institution in the commercial world, empowered to receive deposits of money, to make loans, and to issue its promissory notes (designed to circulate as money and commonly called "bank notes" or"bank bills") or to perform any one or more of these functions. Bed and breakfast establishment. An owner-occupied single-family dwelling which may rent rooming units for transient occupancy and where a breakfast is included in the rent and all accommodations are reserved in advance. Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of West Springfield, Massachusetts. Boarding house. Any dwelling unit in which more than three (3) persons whether individually or as families are housed or lodged for hire with or without meals. A motel,' rooming house or a furnished rooming house shall be deemed a boarding house. Buffer area. A landscaped area intended to separate and partially obstruct the view of two adjacent land uses orproperties from one another. SeeDiagram2-1. Building. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or by walls and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals, or chattel. The word "building" shall be construed, where the context allows, as though followed by the words"or part or parts thereof". Building, accessory. A detached building which: (a) is subordinate in area to the principal building, (b) the use of which is customarily incidental and subordinate to that of the principal building, and (c) is located on the same lot as that occupied by the principal building. Building, attached. A building having any portion of one or more walls in common with adjoining buildings. Building coverage. That percefitage of a lot covered by buildings or structures. Building height. The vertical distance from the mean finished grade of t'he ground adjoining the building to the highest point of the roof for flat or shed roofs, to the deck line for mansard roofs, and to the mean height between eaves and ridge for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs. Not included are spires, cupolas, TV antennae, or other parts of structures which do not enclose potentially habitable floor space. 2 - 2 West Springfield Zoning Ordinance—October 2005 BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS (Continued) Uses Standards & Conditions Zoning Districts NR BA BA-1 BB 1313-1 CB AGRICULTURAL USES 1. AgricultUre,horticulture, floriculture, Must be located on parcels of land with more than P P P P P P or vidculture 5 acres. No yard for the raising of swine and livestock shall be situated nearer than 100 feet to any lot line or any building or structure used for human habitation. No poultry yard shall be situated nearer than 100 feet to any lot line or any building or structure used for human habitation. A farmstand must be located at least 30 feet frorn any street line and accessible over a private driveway. Farmstands shall be accessory to a dwelling on the same lot. I Nurseries& greenhouses SPR SPR SPR I Animal shelters, animal clinics, SPR SPR SPR veterinary hospital WHOLESALE,TRANSPORTATION AND INDUSTRIAL USES I. Converting, fabricating, SPR SPR manufacturing,altering, finishing and/or assembling uses 2. Scientific and/or research laboratory SPR SPR SPR 3. Newspaper printing,job printing, SPR SPR SPR upholstering, laundries,cleaning and INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: RANDY WHITE, HEALTH AGENT FROM: DENNIS J. PERRY, CITY COUNCILOR SUBJECT: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT/ANIMAL HOSPITAL DATE: 3/6/2009 Attached is a copy of the proposed Ordinance Amendment to Section 180-12 of the Code of the Town of Agawam Governing the Issuance of Special Permits for Animal Hospitals. The City Council is holding a public hearing on Monday, March 16thregarding this issue. Would you kindly review the enclosed and provide this Council with any issues or concerns that you might have? Your input is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Page I of I barbara bard From: Dennis Perry [dperry@mpimetaltreating.com] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 12:35 PM To: barbara bard Subject: Health Inspector Hi Barb, Could you do me a favor and send a copy of the proposed zoning change on the animal hospital to Randy white and ask him to look this over and convey any concerns he might have with it. Thanks, Dennis 3/6/2009 Page I of I Deborah Dachos From: Jeffrey Hulbert Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 8:22 AM To: Deborah Dachos Subject: FW:Website comment:Animal Hospital Zone Change Importance: High FYI Jeff From: Bates-Gentile, Marilyn [mailto:Marilyn.Bates-Gentile@baystateheaIth.org] Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 7:27 AM To: Jeffrey Hulbert Subject: Website comment: Animal Hospital Zone Change Importance: High I am unable to attend the town Planning Board meeting but I want my voice to be heard. I am in total disagreement with Dr. Vincunas's st�tements. I have lived in Agawam almost 22 years and my husband grew up in Agawam. Pet owners want the night of CHOICE. Two vets in the whole town is NOTa fair choice. Dave Ratner has brought revenue to d-i=is town and his love for animals is well known. I am positive that having an aruirnal hospital will not in any way be detrimental in any non- residential or residential area. Dave's animal hospital would most certainly follow all rules with regard to filtration systems, toxic chermicals, arnimal waste and bio-hazardous waste. (I also would like to state that I would be a willing volunteer if this animal hospital opens). The MSPCA was in a non-residential area. I didn't see children getting sick even when they were in their old facility. I work in a hospital and 1. know that even human hospitals can be unsafe when there are outbreaks. As for the salmonella outbreak at the peanut facility in Georgia, rules were broken, sanitary procedures were not followed. Stop comparing apples to oranges. I think Dr. Vincunas has his owl'i agenda-he is worried about losing customers. Please, think outside the box. Do the right thing and allow this zoning change. It hurts no one and can help many. 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CXX February 26, 2009 r1m 'P,'47 00 C_� ::*4fc Dear Agawam City Council member, r,3 Cr It has come to my attention that Dave Ratner has requestli'd cm that the town of Agawam revise it ' s zoning by-laws in t�Fb -%4 important ways, for his benefit, profit and convenience. Thio "L request should be denied for several different reasons. %-J The most important reasons are the issues of public health and safety that this proposal generates. The current zoning by- law requiring a free standing business was put into place to protect the general public from contact with infectious and zoonotic diseases . As with any medical facility the design of a separate and isolated building takes into consideration air flow and filtration systems that prevent dissemination of infectious air-borne disease and toxic chemicals such as anesthetic gas. It is designed to efficiently dispose of toxic chemicals, animal waste, and bio-hazardous waste. It is designed to separate and isolate animals with infectious and zoonotic disease from healthy animals and the public at large. It is designed to prevent accidental exposure of pregnant women and children to scatter radiation used in diagnostic equipment. A multi-use public facility can not adequately meet these standards. In a medical facility all employees are sufficiently trained in disease transmission control along with animal restraint and behavior skills. Skills and knowledge that the general public may not be aware of . All employers are required by workers compensation laws to carry insurance at higher risk level than those for a cashier, inventory worker, or salesperson. This is due to the inherent risk involved whenever people and unpredictable animal behavior come together. Veterinary facilities by definition, are where sick, injured, often times irritable animals are brought 'for diagnosis and treatment. This is not a good environment for the public, especially young children, to be in contact with, as they wander down the aisle. When an unattended child reaches out to pet an aggressive or irritable dog bad results can happen. Another good example of what could happen is demonstrated by the recent salmonella outbreak in the peanut facility in Georgia. The salmonella bacteria was brought into the facility by a carrier, someone who didn' t practice proper hygiene. The salmonella bacteria causes diarrhea in both humans and pets. All it would take is for a dog to have an episode of diarrhea in the parking lot or as he wandered through the aisles of the store for the general public to be exposed to this virulent bacteria. if merchandise such - as a pigs ear or dog bone were to fall on the floor and be placed back in the bin it would bontaminate the food supply, or to have the same employee that cleaned the accident up go back to stocking the shelves with bags of dog and cat food, that are destined for the public. Sick animals and food supplies are never a good mix. For that matter any animal and food supplies don' t mix. That is why pets are not allowed in restaurants or supermarkets. If instead of a full service clinic a vaccination clinic is planned, all of the above scenarios are still relevant but this type of clinic raises other issues. A proper client/patient relationship is necessary to legally and responsibly treat animals or dispense medications. A part-time veterinarian holding a vaccination clinic is unaware of any pre-existing condition that might adversely affect the response to treatment. if it is a vaccination clinic then no diagnostics or other treatments are offered requiring the owner to go to a second location for a proper exam and treatment, making pet care actually less convenient for the owner. This not in the best interest of the animal or the owner. If the clinic is operated on a limited basis and the animal is subsequently presented to another veterinarian, how is the current vaccination status be determined? This is critical information for the treatment and outcome of the patient. Literally, a life or death decision must be made if vaccination status is unknown. (Please see the attached state regulations from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health) . These examples represent the tip of the iceberg regarding the potential impacts on public health. The other by-law that Mr. Ratner wants to change is the ability to open a veterinary facility in all business and industrial zones. Before his need arose, there was no desire by the town to make any changes in the zoning by-laws. In f act there are already 2 veterinary hospitals in the small town of Agawam that have made a commitment to this community, have paid taxes for over 20 years, have veterinary medicine as their sole source of income, and have followed the current by-laws as required. Although Dave Ratner would benefit from a by-law change, the town would not increase it' s tax base, nor would any new services not already available to the community be provided by this Zone change. It doesn't make any sense to add one business to the detriment of two businesses that have supported this community for over two decades. I believe that the town should make a change in a by-law only after a comprehensive assessment related to a long range plan based on the needs and safety of the entire community, not just on the interests ' of a single non-resident. If you would like to discuss in further detail any of the other risks to public health and safety that this type of by-law change could cause, please feel free to contact me at 786-8828. Sincerely, Dr. Richard Vincunas Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Comunicable Disease Control Rabies Management of Dogs and Cats exposed to Wildlife (Raccoon, Skunk, Fo at- Wgodchuck, or any carnivorous wild animal) Exposure Category If dog or cat lfdogorcat etcu!rrently vaccinated NOT currently Vaccinated j Direct contact with 1. Booster immediately* 1. Euthanize, or Visible bite from 2. Notify local director of 2. If owner unwilling: Confirmed rabid health and local animal a. notify local director Animal (includes control officer of health and animal eating viscera) 3. Strict confinement with control official regular veterinary observation b. Isolate 3 months and for 3 months then strict confinement for 3 more months, with regular observations by a veterinarian, throughout Direct contact with 1. Booster imrnediately* 1. Euthanize, or or visible bite from 2. Notify local director of 2.1f owner unwilling: suspect rabid animal, health and local animal a. notify local director including eating control officer of health and animal visera(suspect rabid 3. Strict confinement for control official animal unavailable 3 months b. Strict confinement for testing) for 6 months, with regular obkrvation by a veterinarian, throughout c. Vaccinate I month before release Wound of unknown 1. Booster immediately* I- Euthanize, or Origin, Suspected to 2. Close observation by 2. If owner unwilling-, Be caused by scratch/ owner for 3 months a. notify local director Bite(e.g. cat abscesses) of health and animal control official b. Strict confinement for 6 months, with regUlar observation by a veterinarian, throughout c. Vaccinate I month before release I. Always wear gloves when handeling saliva, contarninated wounds, or fur 2. Always advise owner of rabies risk 3. Always record any potential rabies contact cases treated at your office, and track those who had contact with the animal 4. Veterinary boarding expences are the owner's responsibility * If the most recent rabies vaccination was given within I month, it is not necessary to vaccinate Feeding Hills Animal Hospital 1194 Springfield Street Feeding Hills, MA 01030-2119 413-786-8828 <std-date> NOTICE OF POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO RABIES AND ORDER Your pet mat have been exposed to rabies as a result of recent exposure to wildlife or a high-risk domestic animal. If your animal is unvaccinated,you are strongly urged to have it euthanized (unless animal was only exposed by proximity). If you do not,you are hereby ordered to: Recommend euthanasia Refused by owner Isolate your pet for 3 months, followed by 3 months of strict confinement, and vaccinate the animal I month prior to release. Strictly confine your pet for 6 months,and vaccinate the animal I month prior to release. Vaccinate your pet immediately and closely observe the animal for 6 month, revaccinate at 12 months. If your animal is currently vaccinated,you are hereby ordered to: Vaccinate your pet immediately followed by 3) months of strict confinement. Vaccinate your pet immediately and closely observe the animal for 3 months. You are to inform your veterinarian immediately of any unusual behavior or change in the health status of this animal. Name of Owner-.<first-name> <last-name> Telephone Number: <area>-<phone> Street Address: <address> City- <City> State: <st> Zip Code: <zip> Type of Animal: <species> Name of Animal:<anima> Sex: <sex> Breed: <breed> Color: <color> Age: <age> Date of last rabies vaccination(prior to exposure): Date of vaccination post exposure: Vaccination duration: _ I year 3 year unknown Date of order of quarantine: (Please attach order of quarantine) Name of Veterinarian: <serv-doctomame> Name of Animal inspector: Signature of Animal Inspector: Date: See other sheet for explanation of Close Observation, Strict confinement, Isolation,and Quarantine. I hereby certify that I have read both documents and I agree to follow the provisions described in it. Signature of owner or other responsible person Refused to sign. Animal Inspector please initial of not signed. "OUNCIL AGAWAM CITY C 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS '01001 E LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT Gina M Letellier VICE PRESEDENT The Agawam City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, Cecilia P. Calabrese' March 16, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. at the Agawam Middle School, 68 Main Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this hearing will be to hear a COUNCILORS Petition on a proposed amendment to Section 186-12 of the Agawam George Bitzas Zoning Ordinance regarding the issuance of Special Pen-nits for Paul C. Cavallo Animal Hospitals. The proposed amendment reads "A special permit Jill S. Messick may be granted for an animal hospital, b I ut only in Business A, Joseph Mineo Dennis J Perry Business B, Industrial A and Industrial B Districts with the additional bonaldM. Rheault requirement that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, Robert E Rossi runs, kennels or yards. A Special Permit may be granted subject to Jill P. Simpson any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Robert M Young Appeals." A copy of the proposed amendment can be obtained from ADMINISTRATIVE the Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 ASSISTANT P.M. in the Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA. Barbara A. Bard BY ORDER OF: Gina M. Letellier City Council President TO BE ADVERTISED ON 2/26/09 and 3/5/09 TELEPHONE (413) 786-0400 Ext. 233 C- FAX (413) 786-9927 La INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: BARBARA BARD SUBJECT: TOR-09-1 (SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ANIMAL HOSPITALS) DATE: 2/23/2009 The City Council office is in receipt of a petition for the addition of a Veterinary Clinic at Dave's Soda City, 151 Springfield Street, Agawam, MA. This petition was hand delivered by the City Clerk on Monday, February 23, 2009 and contains sixteen (16) certified signatures. Thank you. FA Got Town of Agawam Interoffice Memorandu' m To: Town Council CC: From Richard M. Theroux, Town Clerk Date: 2/23/09 Subject: Petition for propo'sed zoning amendment I (eceived this petition on Feb. 20, 2009, There are 16 certified.signatures. FROM THE DESK OF... TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE TOWN OF ArAwAm 36 IMAIN ST AGAwAm,MAO 1001 clerk(pagawam.ma.us 413.-786-0400 X 215 Fa>c:413-786-9927 TOWN OF AGAWAM Fax 14137869927 Feb 20 2009 12;25pm P002/003 APD(-'rI'1Df,( OF Ve--TWR1t(A, Py &I'dic 4-r DAVP— ,s / /,51 ��, fi64tdtqtnI ft In conformance with Mass. Cieneral Laws Chapter 40A, Section 5,the following re-gistered voters of the Town of Agawam submit the attached pro,posed zoning amendment: f�—ee Z5 4.1 6h�&E-r , (A f,, 4. 3�n A o /,X/ f 2:2 V S"yl( s A, N 0 y k UJ-Q 4W\VV\tj h—S LJV—dtQ:4t= 6194aev �to*Ad Ax kgj,�&&�z � :C Wd Oa oij 60 TOWN OF AGAWRM Fax 14137B69927 Feb 20 2009 12:25pm P003/003 TOR-09- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 180-12 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMITS FOR ANIMAL HOSPITALS WHEREAS, Section 180-12 of the Code of the Town of Agawam currently provides that: "A special permit may be granted for an animal hosp[tal, but only in Business A and Business B Districts and With the additional requirements that animal hospitals shall be separate buildings in themselves and that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals," WHEREAS, Dave's Soda and Pet City is desirous of adding a veterinary clinic at its new store on Springfield Street in Agawam; WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to modify thq existing town ordinance relative to animal hospitals to allow animal hospitals in business and industrial districts and to remove the requirement that animal hospitals be in separate buildings; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL that the following change be made to Chapter 180 of the Code of the TownofAgawam: I WO-12 entitled "Speciall,Permitfor Animal Hospital" is hereby amended to read as follows: "A special permit may bb granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A, Business E3, Industrial A and Industrial B Districts and with the additional requirement that no animals shall be kept. out of the building in cages, runs. kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals." PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Gina M. Leteliier, President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALFFY Christopher C- tonson, City Solicit-or :C Wd N 63J 60 'SSVH 'HVMVO in G 0 Town of Agawam Interoffice Memorandum Tc): Town Council CC: From: Richard M. Theroux, Town Clerk Date- 2/23/09 Subject: Petition for propo'sed zoning amendment I received this petition on Feb. 20, 2009. There are 16 certified signatures. FRam THE DESK OF... TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE TOWN OF AGAWAM 36 IMAIN ST ID AGAWAM,MAO 100 1 clerk@agawamna.us 4la-786-D400 X 215 FaX:413-786-9927 TOWN OF AGAWAM Fax 1037869927 Feb 20 2009 12:25pm P002/003 .4-PD(-'r11DW Or Vr::TW.R11(A I C 19--r D va 's / /\51 "DPA4&rI'F- ,--D ��, &,qw,4M, Mq In conformance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 5,the following registered voter-s of the Town of Agawam submit the attached proposed zoning amendment: 11� S4 62 a E.c f Ar, &4",e� ).;2 lj(� P- V, Irk, q if IF,�X jo a /VTV, et�j A/2. �M J62 AF� JA/I 1K-Q4 JJJT Ra§,� Kli IOU"Q-J, 4)&fA zz L0,14-nd AVt AUd d— U '6 Wd UJ 60 V.19 v TOWN OF AGAWAM Fax 14137869927 Feb 20 2009 12:25pm P003/003 TOR-09- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SSCTION 180-12 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMITS FOR ANIMAL HOSPITALS WHEREAS, Section 180-12 of the' Gode of the Town of Agawam currently provides that- "A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A and Business B Districts and With the additional requirements that animal hospitals shall be separate buildings in themselves and that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals." WHEREAS, Dave's Soda and Pet City is desirous of adding a veterinary clinic at its new store on Springfield Street in Agawam; WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to modify the existing town ordinance relative to animal hospitals to allow animal hospitals in business and industrial districts and to remove the requirement that animal hospitals be in separate buildings, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL that the following change be made to Chapter 180 of the Code of the Town of Agawam: 1. 080-12 entitled "Special-Permit for Animal Hospital" is hereb amended to read as follows: "A special permit may bb granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A, Business 6, industrial A and industrial B Districts and with the additional requirement that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. . A special permit may be granted subject to any other conditi6ris and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals." PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Gina M. Letellier, President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Christophe"FC. '0 nson, City-Solicitor I -C Wd N 03J 60 FAA Nit NO, Town of Agawam Interoffice Memorandum To: Town Council CC: From: Richard M. Theroux, Town Clerk Date: 2/23/09 Subject: Petition for proposed zoning amendment I received this petition on Feb. 20, 2009. There are 16 certified signatures. FRom THE DESK OF... TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE TOWN OF AGAWAM 36 MAIN ST I -Z CJ AGAWAM.MAO 1001 V14 'WY-Y,'�9Y derk@agawam.ma.us 413-786-0400 X 215 Fax:413-786-9927 TOWN OF AGAWAM Fax 1037869927 Feb 20 2009 12:25pm P002/003 C 9-7- In conformance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 5, the following registered voters of the Town of Agawam submit the attached proposed zoning amendment: OJULA 4 G4 d Ar2i eel pie, Z C 4T T 7 7 2A 0 Z) A' C A ce0A, KA oA jj cy- Avc Aid4Lo,in, Hid 6 0 S 3)V PI TOWN OF AGAWAM Fax 1A137869927 Feb 20 2009 12;25pm P003/003 TOR-09- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 180-12 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMITS FOR ANIMAL HOSPITALS WHEREAS, Section 180-12 of the Code of the Town of Agawam currently provides that: "A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A and Business 8 Districts and With the additional requirements that animal hospitals shall be separate buildings in thamsc:)Ives and that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special permit May be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals," WHEREAS, Dave's Soda and Pet City is desirous of adding a veterinary clinic at its new store on Springfield Street in Agawam, WHEREAS I it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to modify the existing town ordinance relative to animal hospitals to allow animal hospitals in business and industrial districts and to remove the requirement that animal hospitals be in separate buildings; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL that the following change be made to Chapter 180 of the Code of the Town of Agawam: I. §180-12 entitled "Special Perrrgit for Animal Hospital" is hereby amended to read as follows: "A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A, Business B, Industhal A and Industrial B Districts and with the additional requirement that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special peFMit may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals." PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Gina M. Letellier, President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Ch ristop he"r—C. 0 nson, C. ity Solicitor I f C IN d 0 Z i 6 0 TOR-09- I AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 180-12 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMITS FOR ANIMAL HOSPITALS WHEREAS, Section 180-12 of the Code of the Town of Agawam currently provides that: "A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but,only in Business A and Business B Districts and with the additional requirements that animal hospitals shall be separate buildings in themselves and that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals." WHEREAS, Dave's Soda and Pet City is desirous of adding -a veterinary clinic at its new store on Springfield Street in Agawam; WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to modify the existing town ordinance relative to animal hospitals to allow animal hospitals in business and industrial districts and to remove the requirement that animal hospitals be in separate buildings; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL that the following change be made to Chapter 180 of the Code of the TownofAgawam-, 1. 4180-12 entitled "Special Permit for Animal Hospital" is hereby amended to read as follows: "A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A, Business B, Industrial A and Industrial B Districts and with the additional requirement that no animals shall be Kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescril�ed by the Board of Appeals." PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Gina M. Letellier, President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY 141 :01 V 93J 9007 ,yp. ! C h r i s t o p Ke"7r-67. nson, C—itySolic—itor -,vJ46 V%* .11 IJ�L!r,or...