PZC Says 'Yes' To Pet Grooming Operation In Southington

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Local land-use officials have approved an application for a new pet-grooming facility in town.

The Southington Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted 7-0 Jan. 3 to approve a special permit application for New Britain resident Melissa Russo to operate a pet-grooming salon on Queen Street.

It will be located at 1049 Queen St. at the Riverbend Plaza in an area zoned for business uses.

A public hearing on the application drew no comments for or against the proposal.

Russo said she's a former hairdresser who "has found her calling to serve animals."

She said the plan "is for a peaceful and kind space for animals where one (maximum two) will be served at at time."

Russo told PZC members animals not being groomed would be crated while they await services.

She said the new facility will not have kenneling or day care services, with constant cleaning and sanitation between grooming visits.

For the special permit application, click on this link.

For the minutes of the Jan. 3 Southington Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, click on this link.