Zoning Hearing Ruling

Politicians!  All of them are concerned for their phony baloney jobs...  Heaven forbid they make a decision that some may find objectionable...  especially the animal rights activists!

The outcome of the zoning hearing is that nothing is going to be done.  At least, not yet.  My gut tells me that if anything is done, it will be to the benefit of the donkey sanctuary down below.  We received a courtesy copy of a letter which was sent to the donkey property.  The letter says,

"Be it resolved that _____________, a request for a conditional use approval to allow a nonprofit animal facility on Lot 1-B....  BE DEFERRED TO THE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 14, 2013."

Findings:

1. This request is for a conditional use approval to allow a nonprofit animal facility.
2. Testimony at the March 12, 2013 hearing indicated outstanding issues with the property including, however, not limited to:
1. Accumulation of animal waste on the property.
2. Offensive odors emanating from the site.
3. Parking in the right-of-way creating  an undue traffic hazard.
4. Elevated noise levels in association with the proposed use.
3. Deferral of this matter will allow the applicant the opportunity to attend the May 14, 2013 hearing and to address any deficiencies in the application for the proposed use.

In other words, they are being given an additional 2 months to clean up the property.  Never mind that they've already had a full 6 months plus some!

Everything is about their rights...  the animals....  what about my rights as a property owner?  What about my rights as one who pays thousands of dollars in property taxes and in mortgage payments?  Why should my property be devalued so that donkeys can live in an unacceptable situation (less than 3 acres of land with 20+ donkeys on it) and shit can be tossed over the fences onto my property & our easement?

I'm mad as hell!

Time to replace some elected officials.