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Planning Director Stan Boling reviewed the administrative permit request and the Planning and Zoning Commission's actions for the Board. Commissioner Eggert asked whether staff had found any pet stores selling potbellied pigs as pets , and Director Boling responded that they did not. Commissioner Macht wondered what difference it would make what a pet store sells, and noted that if pet stores sold man-eating tigers, the Board would not be under any compulsion to accept them as pets in the County. Randy Riddle felt that their request was not unusual and that they had met all the requirements. He believed that the neighbors want to control their lives and that they watch their house. He felt it is an injustice to allow the neighbors to do this to them. Chairman Tippin opened the public discussion and asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard regarding this matter. Crenton Sommerville of 7955 129' Place, Roseland, had lived in the area for 22 years and had never seen more than 1 or 2 dogs on various properties. He felt the kennel would lower the value of his property and did not believe it would be fair to allow the dogs, cats and pigs. Morrell Copp of 7975 129'b Place, Roseland, did not want to be argumentative with any neighbors but was also opposed to the kennel. Vando George of 7960129' Court stated that his property joins the Riddle's property and he was also opposed. Don Perrin of 7930 129'h Street expressed his opposition to the kennel. Mr. Riddle had called a pet store in Sebastian who stated they would sign a petition that the potbellied pigs are pets. He also called the Humane Society who advised that they are domestic animals. Commissioner Adams believed that Mr. and Mrs. Riddle are only being told that the animals must stay inside to be considered pets. She questioned whether the size of their property was 130 x 135, and Mr. Riddle responded that was the approximate size. MARCH 24, 1998 -31- F 0 �.� Fr,VC i L