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County will decide in two weeks on proposed private riding stable after public hearing
Summary
The council received a presentation and public comment on a conditional use permit for a private riding stable at 1872 Schneier Road. Staff recommended approval; the applicant said operations will be private and limited; a public advocate urged removal of horse-count and hours restrictions. The council will vote in two weeks.
The Saint Charles County Council heard staff and public testimony April 13 on a conditional use permit, CUP 26‑02, that would allow a private riding stable and training facility at 1872 Schneier Road.
Michael Hurlbert, director of community development, told the council the property is 16.17 acres and currently zoned agricultural. Approval of the permit would allow construction of an 8,900‑square‑foot indoor riding arena, a 5,700‑square‑foot stall barn and about 1.54 acres of pasture; staff materials listed a maximum of up to 25 horses. Hurlbert…
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