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39 Mr. Caravati said he tends to agree. He said he sees a problem with enforcement of aggressive dogs. He suggested contacting Virginia Tech as they are leaders in the Country regarding animals. He said an instant solution would be to have a leash law in the entire City. He said voice control does not exist for the most part. He said it would be hard for an animal control officer to determine when a dog is aggressive when he is not a witness. He said he tends not to support the aggressive dog part. He said he would push for a leash law. He said the provision about unlawful hunting should probably be struck since hunting is already banned in the City. Ms. Hamilton said she thinks our animal control officer needs some help. Dr. Brown said he agrees with Mr. Caravati about the leash law. He said he is somewhat bothered by the comments that unless someone knows dogs they cannot interpret what is in their mind. He said it is not fair to put the onus on non-dog owners. Dr. Brown asked if there is sentiment to have a committee work through this and if there is consensus about the direction we are heading regarding dangerous or vicious dogs. He said there is a problem with dogs at Riverview Trail being off leash on days when that is not allowed, and said the system lends itself to creating problems. He said he would like to look at that as well. After hearing comments from Councilors, Dr. Brown said the issue will be brought back after the General Assembly session, with guidance from Virginia Tech or a committee. He noted that Mr. Schilling is interested in serving on the committee. Ms. Hamilton said she would like the committee to explore some type of restitution. Mr. Schilling said he would like the committee to look at all the issues and come back with a comprehensive report. ORDINANCE : SPECIAL PERMIT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Mr. Caravati expressed concern that there is no real objective criteria required in Section 34-158. Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Neighborhood Development Services, said that some projects are felt to be minor enough that they are not needed. He said the intent is to show how the building will fit in with buildings around it. Mr. Caravati said he is still worried that we ca require of one and not another. Mr. Tolbert said an example would be where the number of children allowed in a day care center is increased with no building impacts. Mr. Caravati said he is fearful of the discipline of the Planning Commission. Ms. Hamilton noted that the discussion with the Planning Commission was about their wanting flexibility. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Schilling, the ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING CHAPTER 34 (ZONING), ARTICLE I (ADMINISTRATION), SECTION 34-157 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL USE PERMITS” was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC Ms. Jennifer Downey, 1014 Locust Lane, said that the original plan for the sidewalk on Locust Avenue between Calhoun and Smith Street was to build it in the City’s right of away, but residents along that stretch were unhappy with that plan. She