CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2026-06 – DEVORE

Spoke against the dog training business, noting he has lived across the street for 51 years and opposes commercial operations in residential areas.

Raised concerns about traffic, high-drive dog breeds, and precedent, and presented a signed neighborhood petition opposing the kennel.

Clarified that the applicant is a pet trainer, not a trainer of police or military dogs, and that there would not be 13 Belgian Malinois on site.

Expressed safety concerns for children, animals, and local horses, noting no new kennels have been approved since 1970.

Noted that neighbors within the 300-foot radius were universally opposed and read an email from an absent commissioner opposing commercial kennels.

Stated that no neighboring residents support the business and emphasized that commercial uses do not belong next door.

Shared negative past experiences with a permitted kennel in 1991 and highlighted the high-strung nature of the dog breed involved.