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G Lana Blake, Tokay he Barys dogs cause theother dogs Rindthe aneighborhoodwtodbark. TTherrerare , many small children in the neighborhood and they need their rest. The dogs cause the horses to panic. She said that there should be an adherence to the 40 ' setback requirement. Vicki Nannizzi, 12953 Tokay Colony Road, said she felt that there should be fewer than 15 dogs on the property. She also said that the Barry dogs cause the other dogs in the neighborhood get noisy. Floyd Wood, 12847 Tokay Colony Road, said the Irish Wolfhounds look ferocious and are noisy. REBUTTAL: Mr. Barry said they have never had more than 11 adult dogs. During a 11 year period of time, they have had 3 litters. They average less than one litter a year. The Irish Wolfhound is not a very popular dog and he could not find a place to take care of large numbers of puppies. At one time they had 2 litters simultaneously and most of those were gone within 10 weeks. Mr. Barry said he plans to modify the barn for kennels. Irish Wolfhounds are not vicious but they are territorial and will go up to the fence and bark at a horse. He said he intend's to fix that problem by fencing the property. He said that 9 people signed a statement saying they were not in opposition. The rental property referred to by Mrs. Harris was remodeled and it is now a residence. He had not counted on that rental unit being occupied. Mr. Barry said that paddocks will be constructed and this will keep some of the barking down. He said he and his wife are concerned that the neighbors find them acceptable. At times, the dogs do bark and this is for a short period of time. He said he felt that much of the concern of the neighbors is regarding property values. He and his wife are also concerned about this . Maria Barry also spoke in rebuttal. Mrs. Satterness noted that the Commission received one letter in favor , one letter in opposition and one letter of concern. Staff received a phone call from a neighbor stating they had no opposition. She pointed out that the Barrys submitted a petition. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Comm. Morri said that the Barry property is well maintained. Comm. Bozzano said his concern was as to the noise problem. However, in the past, the Commission has given applicants the chance to prove that they can be a benefit to their areas and to the neighbors. He asked if the applicant needed 15 dogs. Comm. Morri said that the applicant explained that he will select two out of a litter and sell the other dogs off . The dogs have a short life span. PC: 4/7/88 -7- MINUTES