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Board approves rezoning for Kellums’ property; special-exception to allow equestrian academy also approved
Summary
The Board rezoned two parcels from R-1 to A-2 to allow an equestrian academy and approved a special exception to operate a horseback trail-riding business; one supervisor recused from the public hearings because of a tax relationship to the applicants.
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors voted June 26 to reclassify two parcels from Residential General District R-1 to Agricultural General District A-2 to permit the applicants, J. Brandon Kellum and Kelly Brent Kellum, to operate a family-run horseback trail-riding facility and continue farming uses on their property.
Planning staff presented the request and advised that the Lancaster County Planning Commission recommended approval by a 6–0 vote. The applicant, Brandon Kellum, described plans to offer small, scheduled trail rides and photo shoots using up to eight on-site horses; primary parking would be on tax map 16-67 with overflow in a cleared area of the former store site. Planning staff noted the applicant submitted a notarized conditional proffer and reduced permitted uses after neighbor feedback.
Before public comment, a supervisor disclosed he does tax work for the applicants and recused himself from both the rezoning and the special-exception proceedings. During the rezoning public hearing there were a small number of comments from neighbors and supporters; Bill Burrow highlighted therapeutic uses and veteran programs as potential community benefits.
Votes and outcomes: the motion to rezone tax map numbers 1667 and 1666A from R-1 to A-2 passed unanimously. The subsequent special-exception application to operate an equestrian academy on tax maps 1685, 1717, 1667 and 1666A was also approved; the record shows the special-exception vote carried with four affirmative votes and one abstention (the recused member did not participate in the vote).
Ending: Board staff will finalize ordinance language and conditions for the special exception. The applicant said the business would be open Thursday through Sunday, rides would be scheduled for roughly 1.5–2 hours, and the applicant intends to retain farming uses on the parcels.
