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Commission Approves Large Boarding/training Facility with Conditions; 20‑Horse Cap Set
Summary
RPC approved CU25‑19 for a commercial stable at 3440 North Linda Street with modified conditions to allow up to 20 horses and periodic animal control inspections. Applicant said the historic operation already boards up to 17 animals and maintains weekly manure removal.
The commission granted CU25‑19, allowing a commercial boarding and training facility at 3440 North Linda Street with conditions that set the cap at 20 horses and require animal control inspections at 90 and 120 days if no issues arise.
Staff explained the application stemmed from a code compliance case and recommended approval with special conditions. Applicant Madeline Guarino described an established, high‑standard boarding operation with covered stalls, automatic waterers, multiple arenas and a regular manure removal schedule. Commissioners probed the apparent discrepancy between the site's physical capacity and the special condition; staff acknowledged a prior draft mistakenly duplicated language and clarified site development and code requirements will be enforced.
Several commissioners supported lifting the strict conditional number to 20 (subject to inspections) so the operator could function effectively while protecting neighbors. The motion to approve with the amended horse limit and inspection schedule passed.
