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Planning panel recommends two equestrian special-use permits to county commissioners
Summary
The Dawson County Planning Commission recommended approval of two special-use rezoning requests to allow equestrian activities (Skygers Farm and Summit Ranch); the panel outlined limits on large events and said special event permits (100+ participants) trigger public-safety review. Votes were recorded 3-0 with one abstention on each case; both will go before the Board of Commissioners.
The Dawson County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval to the Board of Commissioners for two special-use rezoning requests to permit horse riding stables and related equine activities.
Laurie Verhoeven asked the commission to re-establish Skygers Farm’s prior special use so her daughter could provide limited horse training. "Mainly, it's so that she can take in clients no more than 2 to 3," Verhoeven said, telling commissioners there would be no new structures and no heavy traffic.
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