Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/02/2008

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Mrs. Dowling stated she does day care for their nine month old grandson who is starting to walk and the Dachshunds have come barking at their heels and she is concerned about the dogs biting her. grandson. She stated they have suggested the Randall's install invisible fencing so the dogs will not cross their property line. Bev Jess, 8041 171 st Lane NW, appeared before the Planning Commission and stated she has no issues with the dogs. . She stated her children play at the applicant's home and she has never witnessed any aggressive behavior on the part of the dogs. She added the dogs 'do not run at large and the applicants keep the dogs in their own yard. Commissioner Rogers asked the applicants if their dogs have run out of the yard and onto the neighbor's property. Ms. Randall replied the two little dogs have occasionally .run out of the yard and added tl;tey are only eleven months old and they are still in the process of training the dogs to stay in the yard. Commissioner Rogers asked if one of the dogs was in the neighbor's yard approximately two weeks ago. Ms. Randall replied she did not recall, but the dog did run out by their mailbox. She stated she has done a number of things to accommodate everyone, including only letting the dogs out in the back yard, keeping her windows shut, and not allowing the dogs access to look out the windows. She added she does not believe any of her dogs are aggressive in anyway. Commissioner Cleveland asked if the applicants are outside supervising the dogs when they are let outside; . Ms. Randall replied in the affIrmative. Commissioner Rogers asked if there is a fence in the back yard. Ms. Randall replied she does not have a fence inthe back yard. Commissioner, Cleveland expressed concern about the dogs running at large and added she has been bitten by a dog in the past. She stated she understands .the neighbor's concerns and asked the applicants why they do not have a small fenced area for the dogs where they can run but are in a secured area. Ms. Randall replied it is an aesthetic and fmancial issue for them. Commissioner Cleveland asked the applicants if they were concerned the dogs could become aggressive if they were not in the dogs' presence at all times. Ms. Randall stated several of their neighbors who know the dogs and who have had numerous personal interactions withthe dogs have stated they are not at all fearful oftheir dogs. Planning Commission/September 4, 2008 Page 3 of 12 P3