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and exaggerated for effect. Mr. Rodgers feels that raptors are trained to respond to commands, kill naturally, and eat their prey to survive. He believes that the applicants efforts to help an injured bird and release the bird back into the wild is more of a public service than a threat to society. Mr. Rodgers concluded by saying that he witnessed a large hawk sitting in a tree in his neighbors yard eating a bird that it had caught, therefore, he doesn't feel that the applicants actions are going to result in anything happening that isn't already occurring naturally. Eugene Franck, of 743 Montevino Drive, contacted staff via a-mail in support of the applicant's request. Mr. Franck's stated that his property backs up to the applicant's property and he has only heard the bird once since it has been kept there. He continued by saying that he had no problem with the application and believes that this `fuss " is being `politically generated ". Planning Commissioner Request Chair Fox requested that the Commissioners receive copies of the definition of a "fowl" from any City PUD's and Specific Plans. Therefore, Exhibit J includes the information that was requested. FINDINGS The Planning Commission needs to make the following findings prior to approving a use permit. These findings must relate to the specific proposal being made. 1. The location of the proposed conditional use is in accordance with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is located. Objectives of the Zoning Ordinance include: fostering a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses; protecting existing land use from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions; and ensuring that public and private lands ultimately are used for the purposes which are most appropriate and beneficial to the City as a whole. In the past, the City has allowed similar animal keeping, such as hens, to be located in residential areas. Staff does not feel that the hawk would be disruptive to the neighboring residences. The subject site is located in a PUD, however adheres to the R-1 District standards. The keeping of hawk is a conditionally permitted use in the R-1 District. The applicant's keeping of hawk is incidental to the use of the property as a single-family residence. This finding can therefore be made. 2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which the conditional uses would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental PA UP-4, Jennifer Hosterman /Hawk Planning Commission Page 13 of 15