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Commissioner Blank noted that there was considerable planning for a possible outbreak of Avian Influenza, including the possibility of shelter in place, and believed. that if a vaccination became available, it would be responsible for the City to require it if it is recoxrxniended by the L7SDA. Chairperson Maas concurred with Commissioner Blank's statement fbr the safety of the public and the arximals_ Cormissioner Roberts noted that 4-I-I Club children would be aware of that requirement. G'ommissioxxer Roberts proposed an amendment to allow six chickens due to the showing practices for 4-H Club_ A discussion regarding the keeping of six anixrxals ensued. Commissioner Fox's concern was six chickens being allowed and also believed that existing chickens in Pleasanton should be grandfathered in. Coxrimissioner Blarxlc noted that he was a little hesitant regarding six chickens aimed was unsure how grandfathering could be controlled- C7omxriissioner Blank acid Chairperson Maas accepted the proposed amendment- Corxxmissioner Fox suggested that Section F.3. be modified to read as follows= "The coop shall be located in a. location that is appropriate for chicken habitation that maximizes distances from neighbors' backyard activities and all neighbors' windows-" Ms. Nerland advised that would be a difficult item to handle in an over-the-counter transaction. Commissioner Yearce believed the chickens should be placed in ati appropriate place and was hesitant to allow six chickens. Chairperson Maas believed that if six chickens were to pose a problem, the City would hear irorrx the neighbors. Mr_ Ficken described the process of filing and following-up on comp] amts, prixrxarily based upon smell and noise. ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES: Commissioners Blank, Fox, Maas, Pearce, and Roberts. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. RECUSED: None. ABSENT. Commissioner Arkin. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 7 4, 2005 Page G of 18