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Response and factual representation of Mr. Brandt's Op Ed Email statement to the Planning Commission. In order to be expedient with my points of consideration I will use direct quotes in front of my responses for easy viewing. QUOTE: Dear Planning Commission, This relates to Karen Randall's request for a conditional use permit to run a private kennel. Unfortunately, we're unable to attend the May 28 Planning Commission hearing. My wife, Rachelle, and I are the next-door neighbors to the north, and would like to share some thoughts from our perspective. "Perspective" — We all have those, not all choose to state them in a manner that sheds light on our antagonistic nature while claiming fear of "harm". However, I am grateful this was done in an official manner to the Commission so it will be a matter of public record should any of the mentioned intensions be carried out it will be well documented. QUOTE: Dogs- There's been near -constant dog barking for at least 5 years at the neighbors' residence. I'm not sure how many dogs are there, but the number is high. When we step out of the house, a frenzy of barks includes (In my estimation) 4-6 small yapping dogs and at least one big, loud mature critter. This is a constant thing, typically any time we're in our yard it driveway. The neighbors to the North are quite active individuals, I assume late working as their garage is the closest structure to my property. They are young, work in their garage and driveway sometimes late into the night. Yes, this does cause a security light to trigger, therefore the large dogs (there are 2) notify by barking of a presence near the property. This is part of their function as I am a Single, Divorced, living alone in a large home female. Late night, 1,2 AM bond fires close to our home with friends of the neighbors during the summer does cause some household uproar with the animals as well, primarily the voices and smoke entering our ventilation systems and/or windows. This has not been a bother to us, but it does seem to be a bother to them so we will make the needed accommodations to close windows and if needed muzzle the dogs inside the house for the duration of their socializing. I will personally offer them the materials needed (as I have quite a bit in storage) as a gift to move their firepit to a safe location built to code. Further, the dogs are Not outside to produce "near constant barking" I can produce videos from the security system if needed to prove this actual FACT. I do however own 1 pathological barker, small dog. We work with her diligently, Daisy, she was a severely abused rescue who is triggered by absolutely any noise. She is 7 years old nearly, and muzzling her brings out further PTSD issues in her. I can only offer to continue to work with her. She is a work in progress and spends the majority of her time inside the house. When we remodeled the home in 2008 sound proofing sheet rock was used to be more noise conscious and considerate to the community. QUOTE: Does it detract from quality of life? You bet! If you don't know what I'm talking about; you're invited to _ live in our spare bedroom for a week. You'll think we're crazy for having not moved or raising hell with these folks. That's my fault, and I've become somewhat numb to it anyhow. 1 never want to Inconvenience people, even those whom I despise. More Importantly, I don't want Rachelle or myself to be harmed by retaliation from raising conflict with the neighbors; it's never worth it. If these folks are smart enough to realize their massive burden on the neighborhood, then they dorVt care anyway. This commentary speaks directly and in contradiction to his earlier statement of