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much time is being spent on an issue, which is simply a matter of common sense. He indicated that he supports the Beckers' application. Alana Sho ars, 2596 Larrikeet Court, stated that she has had to put up with the startling noise of the chickens since April of this year. She noted that she has gone to different City offices, including the City Attorney's office, before anyone took her seriously, and the reason this issue has come before the Planning CJommission is because nothing was done by the City officials to address the matter_ She added that because of the chickens' noise, she has not been able to sit on her porch or at the back of her house to read a book or drink coffee_ She stated that the noise is not constant, but it is unpredictable_ She indicated that she just wants some peace and quiet, but she cannot even open her bedroom windows at night because she gets startled very early in the morning by the chickens' noise. She stated that she has lost her right to the pursuit of happiness as the noise from her neighbor's house has caused her to change her lifestyle. She commented that the neighborhood is not a farm but is zoned medium density residential and that if she decided to sell her property, she would have to disclose the noise caused by the chickens, thus reducing her property value. She requested that the Commissioners put themselves in her shoes and put an end to the nuisance caused by the chickens. Marty Starnes, 5050 Foothill Road, stated the City should spend its time dealing with City business rather than spend a lot of time with neighbor versus neighbor issues. She commented that she went to see the project site and noticed a large yard with a clean chicken area She added that she felt this was a neighbor versus neighbor feud and that the City should not be precipitating the issue. She noted that people in various areas-of - the City raise pets, some of which may be a nuisance such as barking dogs- some have a Harley motorcycle which makes a lot of road noise; and others have little children with shrill voices. She pointed out that these are matters people have to deal with and that the City is not responsible for providing its citizens with every comfort of life at every minute of the day. She stated that chickens are not a hazard acid requested the Commission to approve the application. Christina Reyes, 1459 Groth Circle, stated that the applicants have a heart of gold, a love for animals, and a love for kids. She noted that sitting in her backyard and hearing a baby cry is part of the world, and she does not understand why the neighbors are complaining_ She indicated that she supports the application_ Lon Hudson, ] 021 Malaga Court, stated that he was present to support chickens in general He indicated that he was a chicken owner living in the Vintage Hills neighborhood and would be going through the conditional use permit process in the near future. He noted that he enjoyed waking up with the birds and hearing the chickens squawk when they have laid an egg. He added that he gets a lot of joy enriching his children's childhood with these pets and that people should put up with the noise as they would with a barking dog or a Harley in the neighborhood. Vanessa Kawaihau, 871 Sycamore Road, stated that she was a longtime Pleasanton resident and has chickens and goats. She added that she occasionally rents out her PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 27, 2005 Page 5 of 31