HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10ORDINANCE 2011-10
ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO KEEP A HORSE
AT 1017 WISLER PLACE
WHEREAS, Cecil Hutchinson applied for a special exception under Section 402.3-9 of the Zoning
Regulations of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia to keep a horse at his home located at 1017 Wisler Place and,
WHERAS, the subject property is zoned R-1 Residential District and is identified as Tax Map No. 072-040-
0000-0006, 0007-0010, 0012-0016, 0019-0027; and,
WHEREAS, after advertisement required by law, the Planning Commission and Town Council conducted a
public hearing on July 11, 2011 and August 2, 2011 respectively, wherein the comments and concerns of
the public were heard; the factors listed in Section 702.4-5 of the Zoning Regulations of the Town of
Pulaski, Virginia were considered by the Planning Commission and Town Council; and the recommendation
of the Planning Commission was reviewed and considered by Town Council; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council did consider and found as fact that the proposed special exception is
compatible with the surrounding uses; is consistent with the intent of the Zoning Regulations and the
Comprehensive Plan; is in the public interest; and will comply with other provisions of law and ordinances of
the Town of Pulaski,
NOW, THEREFORE be it ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia sitting in regular
session this 23rd day of August 2011, that the application of Cecil Hutchinson for a special exception to
keep a horse at his property, consistent with state statutes and Town ordinances, is hereby approved with
the following conditions:
Should the horse be removed from the property for a period of one (1) year, this special exception
shall lapse and shall not thereafter be permitted.
A lawful fence as defined in Sec. 55-299 (5) (c) shall be maintained to generally acceptable
standards so that the horse cannot exit through the fence thereby remaining confined to the
property.
This ordinance is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 23rd day of August 2011 by the duly
recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia as follows:
Morgan P. Welker
H.M. Kidd
David L. Clark
ATTEST:
Aye Robert A. Bopp - Aye
Aye Joseph K. Goodman - Aye
Aye Gregory C. East - Aye
THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
By:
. Worrell, Mayor
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Brenda Shelton, Acting Clerk of Council