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From: To: Subject: Date: Rhoades, Wendy Case Number: C14-2022-0020 Friday, May 13, 2022 9:02:47 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case Number: C14-2022-0020 Contact: Wendy Rhodes, Case Manager Public Hearing: May 17, 2022, Zoning and Platting Commission Dear Ms. Rhoades, I am writing to express my support for the rezoning proposed in the above-mentioned case. My mother is a customer of the pet services small business located on this site. She is a Registered Nurse and I am a Public Healthcare worker. we both work Monday through Friday and weekends. As a nurse she must work nights so I have taken the responsibility to pick them up from daycare before she gets home. As the daughter who works from home at an apartment that does not allow dogs I can can conveniently pick up my mom’s two dogs, Rex and Coco, and receive excellent supervised care from Ali Delaram's staff. Myself and my mother depend on this small business. I support the rezoning to General Retail because it serves my needs and promotes economic resiliency in Austin's small business sector as well as support for two COVID Emergency response workers. Mr. Delaram and his staff are an inclusive workforce who provide excellent customer service and safety to their customers' pets. The economic opportunity provided by this small business is aligned with Austin's Strategic Direction 2023 regarding EconomicOpportunity and Affordability, specifically with these two strategies: Assess outcomes of our programs that support entrepreneurship and designated small, minority-owned, women-owned and disadvantaged businesses and optimize for participant success (e.g. business expansion, revenue, profitability). Support a resilient business environment that supports a climate of innovation,entrepreneurship, and investment and reflects our community values by optimizing City processes and regulations to improve affordability and timeliness. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Rayna Goransson 512-779-8653 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. From: To: Subject: Date: Rhoades, Wendy Case # C14-2022-0020 Sunday, May 15, 2022 1:51:49 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Foxy Roxys Doggie Day Out Good afternoon Ms. Rhoades, I’m writing this letter in support of a local business that truly adds value to our community. I have been bringing my pup, Claude, to doggie day care with Ali since someone dumped him in my neighborhood 2 years ago. Not only does Ali and his team create a safe place to bring our four legged babies, but they are so involved with our community. I’ve been to doggie birthday parties and graduation ceremonies for pups where multiple residents have attended. As you can imagine this helps grow our community. Please do not change the zoning to allow for yet another condo that compromises our flood zones and runs out our local business owners. Foxys is a great place that unites people through animals, and we need it to stay. Thank you for reading and your consideration. Courtney Kaulbach CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. From: To: Subject: Date: Rhoades, Wendy Foxy Roxy"s Case No: C14-2022-0020 Sunday, May 15, 2022 6:29:30 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** RE: Case No> C14-2022-0020 Public Hearing May 17, 2022 Public Hearing May 17 Zoning and Planning Commission cc: Wendy Rhoades Case Manager PO BOX 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 Dear Ms Rhoades and To Whom It Concerns: This letter is in support of Foxy Roxy's Doggy Day Care in relation to the rezoning proposal referenced in the above case no. I am a longtime client of Ali Delaram dba Foxy Roxy's Doggie Day Care. I work as a registered nurse full-time and live in the community. It is extremely important to me that my dogs are in the care of someone whom I trust and with whom my dogs have an established report. They have consistently received excellent care and training at Foxy Roxy's. I bring my dogs, Rex and Coco, to Foxy Roxy's regularly knowing they are safe and having fun with Ali, staff, and the other dogs at doggie daycare while I am able to go to work, live in the neighborhood, and pay property taxes in the community. Foxy Roxy's is an extremely important part of our daily lives. Without the excellent and affordable care for my dogs, it would be challenging for me to work full time. Moreover, small, locally owned businesses are important to maintain a sense of community and neighborhood. Ali Delaram is a community-minded business owner who works closely with his clients as well as dogs from shelters; he cares about his clients and each dogs' needs. This is a dog-friendly neighborhood; it would be very upsetting and difficult for many if this community friendly business and its staff were forced to relocate. Please feel free to contact me if I can offer any further assistance. Respectfully, Eileen Eileen Schwartz, RN-BSN 10212 Lindshire Lane Austin, Texas 78748 512-796-3279 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. From: To: Subject: Date: Rhoades, Wendy Case #C14-2022-0020 Monday, May 16, 2022 10:14:08 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms Rhoades, I am writing in support of Ali Delaram and his training and pet service business. I am not an Austin citizen, but I do run a dog rescue program, Doodle Dandy Rescue, that operates in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. I want to write to you to tell you of the need for Ali's services and to ask you to block the rezoning of his business. We rescued a dog from a neighborhood group in Austin who discovered him running the streets. His owners didn't want him, so we were contacted to bring him into the rescue. He was reactive, afraid and lashed out at everyone who came close. We had him in foster care and began slowly to make progress with him, but it was very slow. We had him in a board and train as well, and while there was some progress, we were not confident in his behavior to place him back with a foster or to adopt him out. We had Rollie for just over a year before we met Mr. Delaram. Within a week of working with Mr Delaram and his pack of balanced dogs, Rollie was able to greet people appropriately, be petted and sit in stranger's laps. He was a different dog! For the first time in a year, we saw the potential in this little pup and knew that he had a future in a home. As we were about to prepare his adoption posting, Mr. Delamar asked if he could adopt Rollie! Were we thrilled.....yes! What a perfect home for him to work with the dog pack and help other dogs like they had helped him. I know that Mr. Delaram is an excellent trainer for dogs who are on their last chance. I saw real transformation, and I want Mr. Delaram to be able to help more dogs like Rollie. His work with dogs who have run out of chances is remarkable, and I know that many dog's lives are saved by the work he does. I want to support the proposed zoning change to allow him to stay where he is and continue the vital work that he does. I have attached a couple of pictures that show Rollie with Mr. Delaram on his adoption day and also one of Rollie on the beach in California. He was able to go through the airport and fly in the cabin of the plane. If you had known Rollie, you would understand what an amazing milestone this is for him. His future was bleak until he was trained and adopted by Mr. Delaram. I'm grateful to show my support for his business and hope that you will allow the rezoning so he can continue the life saving work that he does. Thanks for reading my letter. Sally Hammond, Ex. Dir. Doodle Dandy Rescue Doodle Dandy Rescue 972-333-7362 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.