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r Glenn Frye, 4641 Augustine Street #A, stated that he has lived adj property for four years and his landlord made the complaint. He d his children likes Wilbur, the yard is always kept clean, there is no smell, and he sup rts Ms. Juarez being able to keep Wilbur. Gary Schwagerle, 189 W. Angela, supported his neighbor having a Kevin Bracken, 7601 Desertwood Lane, advised that when he visits his parents he brings his pot-belly pig with him. He said the pig stays in the house. He if this is a problem. Mr. Swift said as long as the pig stays in the house it is in compl" ce with the Code. Sherry Hoff, 265 Kottinger Drive, stated that she doesn't know Ms. Juarez, but her boys have told her what a great pig Wilbur is. Ms. Hoff referenced info tion from the Disease Control Section, Infectious Disease Board in Sacramento, comparin dogs, cats, and pot- belly pigs in a health comparison analysis, which indicated that pot- elly pigs pose the least threat to human health. She also cited cities which have adopted or 'nances allowing pot- belly pigs. ilbur was brought t has been neutered and . She said Wilbur is ton needs to be ~ Mrs. Theodore, 374 West Angela, advised that she was there when home. She stated that Ms. Juarez thought the pig would be small. vaccinated. She said the pig does not smell and the pen is kept cl part of the Pleasanton family and she feels a part of the rural PI preserved. In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question about the size 0 the yard area where Wilbur is kept, Ms. Juarez answered that the pen area is about 50'x 5', and that she can open that area to another part of the yard that is about 50'x40' . THE PUBLIC HEARING W AS CLOSED. Chairman Mahern asked if there were photographs showing the pig r the yard. Mr. Swift advised that no photos were taken because the issue before the Com ission is whether stafP s interpretation of the Code is accurate and if the Commission wishes to initiate a Code change. Chairman Mahern reminded the Commission that in the past she h person who complained about the unfmished structure. She stated t she had received photos of the yard and the pig. She advised that she is concerned a out whether it is appropriate to keep this animal in a residential neighborhood. Commissioner Horan stated that he felt a pot-belly pig is like a dog that is kept in and out of the house. He advised that he is in favor of amending the ordinan requiring a conditional ~ Minute. Planning Commi88ion April 8, 1992 Faa" 6