HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover LetterMarch 14, 2022
City of Little Rock Planning and Development
723 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Re: Conditional Use Application
We are interested in opening a new location at 3 Otter Creek Circle in Little Rock, Arkansas.
After reaching out to the Planning Commission, we were advised that the property is zoned 1-2.
A Conditional Use Permit is required to open at this address, as our use is allowed once granted
this permit.
Gateway Services offers pet cremation and aftercare services. We were founded by Scott
Hunter in 1996. After facing the loss of a family pet, Scott was surprised at the lack
of regulations, licensing and standards in the Pet Aftercare industry.
Now, over 25 years later with over 100 locations across Canada and the United States, the
Gateway family has been established as the North American leader in the pet aftercare
industry. As pioneers of clay paws, witness cremation and standard urns, being a part of the
Gateway family means being dedicated to setting the standard for dignified and respectful pet
aftercare services. '
Over 98% of our business comes from local veterinarian offices. The other 2% comes from families
bringing their deceased pets to us. We are most like a pet funeral home with cremation. We provide
viewings for pet owners who didn't get to say their final goodbye to their pet and offer cremation
witnessing for those families who want to be present for that service.
We also can provide a PowerPoint that illustrates exactly who we are, why we are in business and just
how important our community relationships are to our core model.
We look to be long term tenants in Little Rock providing employment for 6-12 team members.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
SkaL
Misty Sirc
Director of Real Estate
Gateway Services, Inc.