Ms. Breakell had proposed that her property be designated as farmland, an allowable use within a residential area. She hoped to house more than 20 chickens in a barn on her property.

Commissioners closed the public hearing on Ms. Breakell's application, after she gave the commission documentation from the Department of Agriculture, stating that her property would qualify as a farm with the state. She also provided a farmer's tax exemption permit.

A public hearing was scheduled on Carole Winer's application for a zone boundary change at 557 Main St. South and 3 Old Sherman Hill Rd. The public hearing will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Annex Conference Room, 297 Main St. South.

Attorney Gail McTaggart, on behalf of the applicant, said Ms. Winer is seeking to rezone a back portion of the property.

Ms. Winer's ultimate goal is to file an application for a country inn, restaurant and small antiques boutique within the inn. Country Loft Antiques is currently on the property.

During privilege of the floor, Dr. Litcy Solhjoo of 156 Orchard Ave. discussed his concerns about Alpaca Connection, 132 Orchard Ave. He said that the smell has impacted his quality of life.

Dr. Solhjoo said a representative from the Pomperaug District Department of Health inspected once and said she did not smell anything.

Zoning Commission Chairman Martin Overton suggested the land use office staff look into the matter. Land Use Director Judi Lynch told Voices she asked the Zoning Commission about the matter once before.

The outcome was that alpacas were to be treated as horses; therefore, per the regulations, if a property is more than five acres, someone can keep as many animals as they want, said Ms. Lynch. Ms. Lynch said the Alpaca Connection property is more than seven acres.

Mr. Overton said he believes the Department of Agriculture could step in. Ms. Lynch told Voices that she thinks Dr. Solhjoo will have the most success with the Department of Agriculture.

The commission also authorized the zoning enforcement officer to issue permits for three events.

A Woodbury Fire Department and Park and Recreation application for a carnival at Hollow Park will take place on September 3, 4 and 5. A fireworks display was included in the application.

In honor of the 350th anniversary of Woodbury, a small parade is also taking place that weekend.

A Woodbury Lions Club car show at Hollow Park will take place on Sunday, June 7. Car shows at Big Daddy's at 1633 Main St. North will take place on certain Saturdays, from May through November.

During the enforcement portion of the agenda, Cliff Atkin of 174 Minortown Rd. inquired about earth material operation at neighbor Ray Hardisty's property.

Mr. Atkin said that increased truck activity is impacting his quality of life. He also wondered if Mr. Hardisty was following regulations pertaining to taking material in and out of the site.

Mr. Overton said the Zoning Commission is not an enforcement agency. He suggested Mr. Atkin discuss the matter with the land use office.

The commissioners also gave advice to Rod Taylor, owner of Woodbury Ski Area. Mr. Taylor is seeking to modify certain areas of the site. Mr. Overton asked Mr. Taylor to stake out the changes on the property and Zoning Commission members will walk the property.