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ZOX-03-08 A request for a special exception to allow a Private Animal Shelter within the ‘A’ (Ag) district 8.18 Acres 21023 Railroad Ave, High Springs. Parcels with 2008 Agricultural Classification. History. Cited by Code Enforcement in Sept. 2006 Complied by submitting application for SE
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ZOX-03-08 A request for a special exception to allow a Private Animal Shelter within the ‘A’ (Ag) district 8.18 Acres 21023 Railroad Ave, High Springs
Parcels with 2008 Agricultural Classification
History • Cited by Code Enforcement in Sept. 2006 • Complied by submitting application for SE • Planning Commission May 16, 2007 • SE approved by BoCC August 30, 2007 • Conditions – 300 cats by 2/14/08 • - 144 cats by 2/14/09 • 25’ wide medium-density buffer on south and east
History • City of High Springs filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari to challenge the SE on September 28, 2007 • Joint public meeting February 11, 2008 • Both parties agreed to request order to quash. • Original SE was invalidated by the Court 3/14/08 upon the request and agreement of Alachua County and City of High Springs
Current Application • New application to allow 250 cats submitted May 27, 2008 • Approximately 280 cats at last inspection in February 2009 • Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend denial on April 15, 2009 • BoCC Public Hearing started May 12, 2009, was continued to June 9, and then to current hearing