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1. This DA should not proceed in it's current form. The proposal requires amendment:

   Noise.
   - The structure of the unit is not appropriate for the purpose proposed. Metal warehouses amplify & exasperate the noise produced. It is not good enough to suggest that closing the doors will be enough - it will not. The sound amplifies and bounces around and will be heard by everyone in the area. Proper sound proofing needs installing.

   The issue of 'trouble maker dogs' being excluded is not really the issue. As anyone who has been to a dog park knows, the vast majority of dogs make intermittent noise during play . These dogs will not be excluded but contribute to the nose levels. For 12 hours a day I will be forced to listen to various high pitched barking dogs. Proper sound proofing needs installing.

   Climate Control
   There are no climate control methods proposed. Those metal warehouse get really hot, even moderately warm days. I anticipate that staff will simply open up the doors for comfort, and the noise levels would further increase. Guarantees need to be made that the doors will remain shut.

   For hot 34oC+ days and no climate control the health of staff and dogs running around is at risk. Proper climate control needs installing.

   Odour control & ventilation Control
   There are no odour control & ventilation methods presented. Proper ventilation is required to prevent the build up of noxious odour as the smell of urine and wet dogs becomes unbearable for all of us (knocking water bowls and running in the mopped areas). 1) I dont want to work next to such a smell. 2) I think the business owner will find it overwhelming and open the doors - further making noise an issue. Proper odour control & ventilation methods needs installing.

   Parking.
   There is simply not enough car parking space to accommodate the business requirement. Currently, the side driveway and back of the building are full of cars from other businesses. I encourage Council to visit and take photos during a typical busy day - there is rarely more than 1 available space. When you add in the proposed Taxi Van and a Skip to the situation, where are customers supposed to go - 10-15 cars suddenly spilling onto local roads? A better parking management program needs presenting.

   The proposal also doesn't take into consideration that will be an influx of customers arriving at the same time during 5.15pm-5.45pm time-frame - and the business space is not designed to accommodate and extra 10-15 cars all arriving at once. The business owner has suggested they park on the road - but isnt this against regulations - with a business profiting from the access of public roads? The adjoining roads are already congested with heavy parking. (Again, I encourage Council to take photos). A better parking management program needs presenting.

   In summary:
   - Please install proper sound proofing.
   - Please ensure that sound levels are measured and maintained to appropriate levels, and measures are taken if not.
   - Please either install climate control or provide guarantees that the doors will not be opened.
   - Please install odour control & ventilation methods.
   - Please present a viable and realistic parking solution

2. I have just read bob haysmiths comment and I totally agree with all that he has said.
   As a resident in the area that lives approx 100m from there, I can hear dogs barking all hours of the day, even over peak hour traffic.
   It is ridiculous. It's also ridiculous this business has been allowed to operate out of this premise at all.
   It is also very unfair on the pets.

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