SUBJECT:
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260302SU - Libor & Rachael Zavalsky, Special Use Permit to Allow for the Operation of a Training Facility and Canine Breeding Kennel for German Shepards and Dobermans, in a General Agriculture (A-1) Zone, 19.73 Acre Parcel, on Parcel 35581-002-03, Site Addresses 8201 and 8205 SW 27th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34476
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Kenneth Weyrauch, Deputy Director |
Growth Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The total number of canines on site is currently 14. They have seven (7) females and seven (7) males, three (3) of which are personal dogs and also used for breeding. The owners also have three (3) to five (5) horses on site, with the number of horses varying depending on training, competing, and boarding. The applicants have full veterinary records for all animals and maintain a website at www.k-9specialists.com, with information about the operation and animals. The property owners have been in business for nearly 10 years, with their business originating in Denver, Colorado, before moving to Florida. The applicants were originally approved for commercial canine training, breeding, and kenneling for the subject parcel (parcel 35581-002-03) on November 15, 2022, under SUP 221105SU/Resolution 22-R-575. However, due to non-compliance with the assigned conditions of that SUP, a revocation hearing was held on February 20, 2024, where the BCC revoked all special use approvals as related to 221105SU and Resolution 22-R-575. All commercial operations conducted by K9 Specialists were moved to Roberta, GA, after the revocation. Currently, this property does not have any code-related violations of any type leveled against it.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Staff recommends approval with conditions. Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with conditions (4-0).
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