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Planning Commission Page 2 <br /> May 25,2021 <br /> Chair Larson-Vito opened the public hearing. <br /> Stephanie Hughes, 18869 Albany St. NW,read the letter she had submitted and <br /> was distributed at the meeting, opposing the CUP request. <br /> Chair Larson-Vito asked Ms. Hughes to provide more information regarding the <br /> dogs escaping. <br /> Ms. Hughes stated she saw the dogs escape out the front door on a couple occasions <br /> and on several occasions the dogs had dug and crawled under the fence at a section <br /> that was not secure. She stated the fence has since been secured. <br /> Terry Hight—spoke on behalf of her mom, Delores Melton, 12838 188th Ave. NW, <br /> who lives down the street. Her mom was concerned if this will create additional <br /> noise in their quiet neighborhood and if they will hear more dog barking. She did not <br /> want more noise created and additional police reports. <br /> Chair Larson-Vito clarified the dogs will not be housed in a kennel structure outside <br /> and the permit would only allow the applicant to continue keeping the number of <br /> dogs they currently have. <br /> Applicant's wife spoke and stated she was never told her son was seen punching <br /> her dogs and why the dogs are aggressive. She explained the issues with her dogs are <br /> being raised because of animosity between her and her neighbors. She stated she is <br /> not adding any additional dogs other than the 5 she currently has and is not \—. <br /> interested in adding any more animals. She stated they will not be outside for longer <br /> than 5 minutes. She said they have no cats or any other animals.They have been here <br /> for 2 years. She stated they have done what they can to keep the dogs secured. She <br /> apologized for the mistakes that happened and has learned from them. <br /> Chair Larson-Vito questioned why the police in 2019 requested she apply for a <br /> private kennel license. <br /> The applicant's wife stated the police were concerned for her safety and decided <br /> against her proceeding with a public hearing in 2019. <br /> There being no one else to speak, Chair Larson-Vito closed the public hearing. <br /> Commissioner Rydberg stated this property is .21 acre in size which means a very <br /> small property for the number of animals being requested. He wondered if they <br /> needed to review the ordinance and adjust it to require a minimum lot size for a <br /> certain number of animals. He explained there are 5 houses backing up to this <br /> property and had concerns with other properties requesting a similar permit. <br /> Chair Larson-Vito agreed, stating she lives nearby and drove through this <br /> neighborhood and noticed it was crowded. She stated it was a significant number of <br /> animals to have on a property that size regardless of breed or temperament. <br /> 11 , E1E1 IT <br /> NATURE <br />