SUBJECT:
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241001SU - Sanctuary to the Maxx, Inc, Special Use Permit to Allow for a Rescue Kennel in General Agriculture (A-1) Zone, 5.03 Acres, Parcel Account Number 0577-030-000, Site Address 13250 NW 160th Avenue, Morriston, FL 32668
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Kenneth Weyrauch, Deputy Director Growth Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Dorie Lopriore, applicant and property owner, has filed an application for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to continue to operate a rescue kennel which currently houses multiple breeds of canines and felines under the name Sanctuary to The Maxx 501(c)(3) in the Rainbow Lakes Estates (Dunnellon) area. The Parcel Identification Number associated with the subject parcel is 0577-030-000 which is located in Morriston, FL at 13250 NW 160th Avenue. This location is currently operating without a Special Use Permit or kennel license.
The applicant has been operating the Rainbow Lakes Estates location of Sanctuary to The Maxx rescue kennel for an undetermined period of time, but was initially notified of the need for a kennel license by Animal Services on 10/27/2022. The total number of animals on both sites, personal and wards of the sanctuary kennel is currently recorded at 176. 144 felines and 32 canines. 17 of these animals are personal pets of the owners.
While there have been a number of violations related to personal animals, mostly canines escaping containment and one situation which necessitated the recent euthanizing of one dog. Containment has since been addressed by the applicant with the addition of ‘no-climb’ fence being applied to the entire perimeter of the subject parcel. Animal Services has documented the history of animal related complaints associated with both property locations and Mrs. Lopriore. The recommendation of APPROVAL WITH CONDITONS derives from interdepartmental analysis of this particular case and found it was the most reasonable way to mitigate impacts to adjacent properties surrounding the subject parcel and to be able to effectively monitor the operations of this facility.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Staff recommends approval with conditions. Planning and Zoning recommends approval with conditions.
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