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Connie Justice, 1055 Lamar Avenue, spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms,, Justice states that her property adjoining this clinic is a 14 -unit apartment complex with children and you are putting noise and animals next to children. She is concerned for the children that will be exposed to the chemicals used to kill the insects that are attracted to animals. Ms. Justice states this property is her retirement plan and this will cut her incoine in half. She states this clinic needs to go in a different area and not near her tenants and children 15 -feet away. Ms. Justice further stated she read online on the amount of manure produced by horses and that hay is used for bedding and she is concerned with how that can affect the city sewer. Ms. Justice asked what happens to the dead animals and ammonia used to eliminate urine smells and manure. Ms. Justice asks the board to vote no on this petition. Robert Spain, 6,55 Church Street, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Spain states he was previously on the Planning and Zoning board and they were able to place a review period on the Specific Use Peirnits to ensure neighbors and everyone else around, that the property owner does what they are supposed to do, If during that period the property owner does not maintain what is specified they will forfeit their permit. Mr. Spain states any Specific Use Permit should have some type of review process for 3-5 years. Mike Malone, 3180 Marble Street, spoke in favor of the petition, Mr. Malone states a Special Use Permit will address the concerns brought to you by the people in the neighborhood. He is in favor to develop property in the community that is undeveloped. Mr. Malone states he takes his zminials to Dr. O'Bryan and has experienced a clean, organized veterinarian clinic and has not heard any noise. Mr. Malone states he believes that Dr. O'Bryan would be a good neighbor for the community. Dr. James O'Bryan, 2725 Clarksville, spoke in favor of the petition, Dr. OBryan states this will be a professional veterinarian clinic centrally located for clients and is not in any way wanting to force anyone to move. Dr. O'Bryan states that being a good neighbor is of utmost importance. Dr. O'Bryan states this is a closed, contained building where animals will be secure and appointments are scheduled for specific purposes, where animals are treated and discharged. Dr. O'Bryan further states lie is currently operating in the city limits now with no con-iplaints. Commissioner Flowers asked Dr. O'Bryan if this is approved can some type of screening be placed between the properties to address some of the citizens' concerns. Dr. O'Bryan stated that the type of insulation used will prevent noise as well as sound deafening devices will be in place. Ruth Ann Harris, 1005 Lamar Avenue, spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms. Harris asked how many people have large animals inside the city limits. She states large animals are on large acres of land and this lot is too close to other people.