PLACEMENT: Departmental - Quasi-Judicial
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AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION, INC., SEPTIC SYSTEM WAIVER
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The American Humane Association, Inc., is requesting approval of a waiver pursuant to Policy 10.2A.8.1. of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, that limits on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems to a total site buildout flow of 2,000 gallons per day. The approximate 13.16-acre property is located at 4903 SE Quail Hollow Street, at the northwest intersection of SW Quail Hollow Street and SW Citrus Boulevard, in Palm City.
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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
PREPARED BY: Name: Brian Elam, PMP
Title: Principal Planner
REQUESTED BY: The American Humane Association, Inc.
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PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The American Humane Association, Inc. is requesting approval of a waiver of Policy 10.2A.8.1 of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (CGMP), which applies to on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems outside the primary urban service district that exceed a total site buildout flow of 2,000 gallons per day (GPD), not to exceed total site buildout flow of 5,000 GPD.
In January of 2025, the applicant met with staff to discuss conversion of an existing horse barn to an enclosed air-conditioned dog kennel. A mandatory rezoning on the approximate 13.49-acres property from A-2 (Agricultural District) to AR-5A (Agricultural Ranchette District) was approved by the Board on June 17, 2025. The site is currently in review for minor site plan approval to construct a transformative rescue center offering hope and healing for animals and people. The sanctuary will serve as a model for the modern humane society movement, as it will provide a home for animals in need and enhance key programs like disaster response training and on-site service dog training for wounded warriors.
The proposed flows for existing and new septic systems is 3,414 gallons per day,...
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