A plan to expand the Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary west of Spring Hill hit a big snag when the Miami County Planning Commission recommended the denial of a condition-use permit. The planning commission listened to about 70 people speak during a lengthy public hearing that actually spanned two meetings.
Dulski had a three phase plan to expand the facility to over 40 acres, building barns and villas to house dogs and cats, which would bump up the capacity to 230 animals when complete. Planning Director Kenneth Cook’s staff recommendation to the Planning Commission was to deny the CUP request because it would conflict with the residential nature of the surrounding neighborhood. Miami County Commissioners will have the final say on the issue during their meeting one week from today. If a valid protest petition is filed by neighboring property owners, a supermajority, or four out of five commissioners, would be required to approve the requested CUP.
