Boone County’s administration committee on July 10 approved a special‑use permit that legalizes a long‑established commercial stable on property at 18777 Harnish Road.

Why it matters: the applicant told the committee the horse‑boarding operation has run for more than two decades; staff noted the business and property have an established history and the zoning board recommended approval. The special‑use permit will enable the current owner’s sale of the property and allow the buyer to continue the boarding business.

Applicant statements: owner August Magyars said the site has hosted boarding for about 21 years and that he was not previously aware the operation lacked a formal special‑use permit; he said neighbors have a positive relationship. “We’ve been boarding horses for about 21 years there,” Magyars told the committee.

Buyer and continuity: the new owner, Patrick Fox, told the committee he and his wife plan to move to the property and continue boarding operations; Fox described the purchase as a “dream come true” and said he has owned horses for 25 years.

Staff and board review: staff reported the zoning board found the lot‑of‑record exchange and the special‑use request met the zoning code’s requirements and recommended approval with conditions; the committee approved the special use by voice vote.

Ending: Committee members praised the owner’s record and the buy‑in from neighbors; the permit allows the buyer to continue the established boarding business subject to normal permitting for septic, access and building permits.