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Planning commission backs variance for 70-acre Rum River property to allow six-stall barn for rescued horses
Summary
The commission recommended approval to City Council of a variance allowing additional accessory building area and count on a roughly 70-acre parcel at 2001 Rum River Boulevard NW so owners can build a six-stall barn intended as a stable and medical care space for rescued or vulnerable horses.
The Oak Grove Planning Commission on Feb. 20 voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve a variance allowing additional accessory buildings and total accessory square footage on a roughly 70-acre parcel at 2001 Rum River Boulevard Northwest, owned by Lisa and Michael Hovind.
Lisa Hovind told the commission she wants a six-stall barn to provide "a forever home" for horses that are abused, injured, elderly or otherwise vulnerable, and said the barn will include Dutch doors and stalls designed to keep animals safe and comfortable. She said the barn would be sited toward the back of the…
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