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Commissioners then asked the audience if there was anyone present for or against Ms. Miller's application to have chickens at her residence. Nancy Lynn a resident of Cristobal Way, stated both she and her son have allergies which are inflamed by chickens. She further stated the odor of the chickens is very bad. She maintains that while the coop is in the applicant's backyard, it is practically in someone else's backyard because of the proximity of property lines. She believes these chickens are very detrimental to the health and welfare of both she and her son. Commissioner Geppert asked Ms. Lynn if the asthma condition described by her has increased since the chickens have been present in the applicant's yard? Ms. Lynn stated she had been off work three weeks this summer but could not prove that. this was as a result of the chickens. Commissioner Geppert asked her if she had a report from the doctor stating that she suffered as a result of the chickens. Ms. Lynn stated that no, she did not, but turkey feathers are an item to which she is allergic. Lorraine Hansen, 4149 Cristobal approached the commission stating she objected to a permit being issued for Ms..Miller's chickens. She stated that the rooster crows regularly and wakes her up at 3:00, 4:00 or 5:00 A.M. and she cannot get back to sleep. She also stated that the smell is very bad. Sally Brollier, 4137 Cristobal Way asked what period of time the permit would cover? Mr. Doherty stated that the permit could be recalled anytime there was a violation against it. Ms. Brollier stated she is opposed to the issuance of this permit and further that the chickens even cackle when they lay eggs. Commission pointed out to the audience that a permit would be issued for four chickens and for six months. 'The Public Hearing was closed. Resolution No. 1682 was adopted subject to the conditions shown on the staff report and the stipulation it be issued for a six month period. Roll Call Vote Resolution: Doherty Seconded: Wilson Ayes: Wilson and Acting Chairman Doherty Noes: Geppert Absent: Getty and Chairman Jamieson Abstain: None At the request of Mr. Ruckteschler the agenda was changed whereby the next case would be, UP-78-20 instead of RZ-77-12. UP-78-20, Lance Ruckteschler Application of R. Lance Ruckteschler for a conditional use permit to operate a vehicle storage yard behind the garbage transfer station located at 31.10 Busch Road. The site is zoned I-G (General Industrial) District.. Negative declaration of environmental impact is also considered. -6-