Overland Park commission OKs plan for Metcalf pet daycare over objection of neighbors leery of barking

The owner of Two Dogs and a Cat pet care facility believes his second location, planned for 7620 Metcalf Avenue, will offer a service that many new apartment dwellers moving into downtown Overland Park will use. Some neighbors, however, were leery of noise from the 90 dogs that could be there if the business is at capacity during the day. They told city planning commissioners they’d prefer a different location for a place that will include an outdoor play area for the animals.

Five people who have homes or businesses near the area between Floyd Street and Metcalf urged commissioners not to approve a five-year special use permit that would allow pet boarding at the strip mall where John Cavalcanti hopes to expand his business. “Ninety dogs outside barking just doesn’t appeal to me,” said Rob Thomas, a property owner on nearby Floyd Street. “I would ask all of you if you would be okay if 90 dogs were to move into your neighborhood across the street from your house. Would you vote for that?”