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Stafford SPCA hits a bump on the way to the Board of Supervisors Date published: 6/19/2009
BY JONAS BEALS After months of discussion, debate and sometimes-heated presentations from the public, the Stafford County Planning Commission finally voted Wednesday night to recommend denial of a controversial conditional-use permit for a no-kill animal shelter. The permit would allow a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on 10.2 agriculturally zoned acres off Andrew Chapel Road owned by local businessman Bill Hoyt. Neighbors have been outspoken in opposition to the project, and SPCA supporters have flocked to meetings in support. In the end, a majority of the commissioners decided an SPCA would not be compatible with the rural residential surroundings. The 4-2 vote, with commissioners Ken Mitchell and Mike Rhodes dissenting, is only a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, who will have the final say on whether the permit is granted. Planning Commissioner Gordon Howard was absent. "When I consider this application," Commissioner Arch Di Peppe said, "I think about the neighbors first. Would I want this in my backyard? No. Is it compatible with the surroundings? No." In an attempt to reach a compromise, commissioner Rhodes suggested phasing the SPCA construction and eliminating plans for a dog park for the time being. Hoyt was reluctant to make those concessions but stated he was willing to do what was necessary to build the SPCA. "Hard work has never scared me away," Hoyt said. His job has gotten harder with the Planning Commission's decision, but he will still have a public hearing before the supervisors, and another chance to try to convince county officials that his property is the right place for an SPCA. Jonas Beals: 540/368-5036
The economy need to wait to spend any additional money. I think we need to focus on the homeless & children that are homeless with this economy. We worry so much on animals we forget about people. Spend money to help people in this tims.
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land was given to the SPCA. To buy the place you suggest probably isn't feasible especially when one considers today's economy.
There is a location south of the Stafford Hospital on Rt. 1. It was a nursing home..(no longer) and the building/property is for sale. Looks like a more accessible location.
error message. At any rate, I find it distressing that there are so many selfish people who populate that area of Stafford. Wonder how many animals will die because of their selfishness? What a sorry bunch of *)#$*#)!!!
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