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In response to an inquiry by Con-amissioner Roberts whether the family dog bothered. the chickens, Haley replied that the dog and the chickens co-existed peacefiilly_ Sophie Hudson, 1021 Malaga Court, applicant's daughter, stated that the chickens were like part of their family and hoped that they would be able to keep theara. Vanessa Kawaihu, 871 Sycamore Road, spoke in support of this application and noted that the area had a. long tradition of having chickens on the properties- She noted that they were an organic way of fertilizing and controlling bugs- She added that this is a good project for children and teaches them where food comes from; they can also share the experience with their friends. Conimissioncr Arkin noted that he supported this item and that he had visited the site, which was a completely different situation than the last chicken application. He noted that the coop was well designed aizd insulated the sound adequately. I Ic had not received any complaints. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. In response to Commissioner Blank's inquiry regarding what the condition requirit~g the chickens to be h-apt in an enclosed space meant, Ms_ Decker replied that the chickens may be allowed to roam the grounds of the residence or enclosed area of the back yard, but they may not be allowed outside the fence. Coamissioner Fox noted that the yard was well screened by foliage. Comaissioner Blank noted that he would like to have consistency in the conditions regarding chickens. Chairperson Maas noted that she did not ariind ni eking specific conditions for different applications ii- needed. She asked staff if the Commission would have an opportunity to review the standards should the Municipal Code be amended with respect to the keeping of chicken and fowl . Ms. Decker noted that this process was still relatively new and added that a Code amendment would be brought forward in the future with standards- The Comar~ission would have an opportunity to discuss those standards in greater detail at that time. Corrarnissioner Koberts noted that their chickens were wonderful pets. Commissioner Arkin moved to melee the required use permit t3ndiings stated in the staff report and to approve PAUP-2, subject to the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit B, as recommended by staff. G'ommissioner Fox seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMiS SION MINUTES October 1 9, 2005 Page 8 of 19 .... _ . ...T _ __..__ -T _T._.. __ __.