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File #: 2026-22050   
Type: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 2/11/2026 Meeting Body Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 2/23/2026 Final action:
Title: 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
Attachments: 1. 260302SU_Libor & Rachael Zavalsky_BCC_, 2. 260302SU_Attachment A_Application1, 3. 260302SU_Attachment B - Photos, 4. 260302SU_Attachment C_DRC Comments, 5. 260302SU_Attachment D_Animal Services Report, 6. 260302SU_Attachment E_Site Plan

 

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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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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

The total number of canines on site is currently 14: 7 females and 7 males, 3 of which are personal dogs and used for breeding. The owners also have 3-5 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 on 11/15/2022 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 (Parcel 35581-002-03) does not have any active code-related violations.

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