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Gary Schwaegerle, 189 West Angela, spoke in support of the bed and breakfast application. Ron Kaufman, 9044 Longview Drive, spoke in opposition of this application. Mr. Kaufman noted his opposition due to the potential loss in his real estate value, the loss of potential buyers opposed to a bed and breakfast operation as a neighbor, and the possibility of more bed and breakfast uses on Longview Drive. A discussion ensued between the speaker and Chairman Wright regarding the potential for property value loss. Mr. Kaufman commented that the notification system to neighbors is unfair because there is not sufficient time for the opposing neighbors to notify the City of their reasons for opposition to be incorporated into the staff report. Commissioner Barker agreed with the speaker that the notification system is not fair to those who may be in opposition to an application. Commissioner Dove stated the Commissioners give more than a cursory look at the staff reports, and the fact that staff is recommending a certain decision does not mean the Commission's decision is a "done deal." Betty Kaufman, 9044 Longview Drive, noted the two neighbors who were positive regarding the bed and breakfast use are selling their homes. The speaker stated they like the seclusion of the neighborhood, but are bothered by a lot of traffic and people trespassing over their property. Ms. Kaufman feels the addition of the bed and breakfast use would not be beneficial to the neighborhood. Chairman Wright noted there will be limitations on how closely spaced bed and breakfast establishments could be. Ms. Cameron spoke to the potential increase in traffic. They hope to have a 25 % - 33 % occupancy rate the first year which will generate far less traffic than if their five children were still living at home. Ms. Cameron also stated that she had read and concurs with the staff report and the attached conditions. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED Commissioner Barker sought clarification of 18.32.030, where Mr. Swift advised that the change was from two paying guests to two guest sleeping rooms. Furthermore, he stated that anyone in the R-I zoning district would have to apply for a conditional use permit to have a bed and breakfast with three to five rooms. With respect to Chairman Wright's comments earlier regarding bed and breakfasts next to each other, Mr. Swift stated the use would be for the Planning Department to take on a case-by-case basis. In response to Commissioner Dove, Mr. Swift advised that the Plum Tree Inn is in multi- family zoning. Commissioner Dove does not want to place limits on the number of bed and breakfasts in the area of the Plum Tree Inn. Commissioner Hovingh stated he has frequented many bed and breakfast establishments, and he feels the 3D-day maximum stay is too restricting. He would like to remove Section 18.124.270-D. He does not believe it is disruptive to a neighborhood to have bed and breakfasts located close together. Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 August 24, 1994