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Dane County Land Regulation & Records Mr. Gary P. Gunderman October 4, 1994 Page Two sufficient cultivated crop lands for an effective farm Management Plan to eliminate air and water pollution, while minimizing soil erosion and weed control (a plan that is currently in use). Our proposed area of use would minimize agricultural impact as the location reduces to a minimum the amount of productive agricultural land converted. The use is consistent with the existing and permitted use of adjoining lands all of which, not separated by public roadways are presently zoned Agricultural Exclusive A-1. c.) There is a tremendous public need for a quality, personalized horse boarding facility. Demographics for the proposed site are extremely strong and highly concentrated in horses and horse related activities. The property is easily accessible from cities and towns such as Madison, Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, Stoughton, Deerfield, Waterloo, Marshall, and McFarland. Bound's Showtime Arena, a major draw for horse shows and activities, is just 3-1/2 miles South on Oak Park Road. d.) Other important factors for location include the accessibility of area veterinarians such as Deerfield Veterinary Clinic (4 miles), Waterloo Veterinary Clinic (8 miles), Stoughton Veterinary Clinic (15 miles), Madison Equine Clinic (on call - three vet staff), and the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Hospital (20 miles). Several feed companies are located within a few miles of the proposed facility. e.) The owners are well versed in horses, horse breeding, horse boarding, and horse related activities. Darcy Mullins has owned horses since 1972. She has bought, trained, sold and competed on several horses and several styles of riding. In 1990, she competed nationally and was on the APHA Top 20 Amateur list on a horse she bought and trained herself. She has won numerous circuit championships, All- Around-Amateur titles and year end awards for her efforts. She is currently the Secretary of the Wisconsin Paint Horse Club, a position she has held for nearly two years. From owning horses through two decades, she has boarded horses in at least nine establishments and has learned several business methods. Jay Mullins has been actively involved in horses since 1986 and is a Civil Engineer experienced in building, design and property management. The proposed location is a perfect site for a quality, horse boarding facility. Since obtaining preliminary approval from the Township of Medina, several horse owners have stopped by seeking additional information and a possible completion date. We feel this type of an establishment is important to any serious equestrian. Sincerely, Sincerely, I C uA w� Jay Mullins Darcy Mullins Enclosures U")€- sad, \o-2-( c- .m 1 e Q Ck, (0\- 1 19.9 (1-.-