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| Joan & Eric Wasserman | 9/22/2007 12:45:34 PM |
| As the owner of Lot 10 Straley Subdivision (long before the Perkins' Business Operation arrived) I am quite concerned and bewildered by the devolution of the neighborhood and the deconstruction of the Zoning Regulations (as applied to Residential r-6 neighborhoods). This current commercial use of the Perkins property is clearly out of character with the neighborhood and is incompatable with the historic and traditional 1/3 acre lots that make up the pre-existing residential area. Additionally, as my property is at the bottom of Holman Ave. all the run-off and leachate from the Perkins property that spills into the road, ends up puddled in my front yard, right next to my well,as unprocessed feces and urine, a distinct health hazzard. When I bought my property in 1984,there was no ranch/farm, nor were there animals(15 horses, cow, goat) there were no Huge metal buildings, no Semis, tractor trailers, flatbed trailers, conex boxes, earth moving equipment operating at all hours of the day or night.Completely out of character with the traditional land use, resulting in de-valuation and degradation of my property. Finally, I urge the commission to take a long look at the precedent that will be set by approving a C.U.P. The deleterious and harmful effect to the Hillside and the Anchorage Municipal Zoning Regulations by such approval to commercial operations in a residential area would be to create the limitless erosion of residential zoning regulations and contrary to Municipal long term Hillside plans. This commercial operation belongs somewhere else on a larger non residential lot. Please do the right thing | |
| Pauline Overly | 9/12/2007 10:25:27 AM |
| This property has been well maintained throughout the timeperiod I have known the Perkins. I am in favor of granting them the CUP in this case based on the tremendous amount of effort they consistenty put into keeping Amazing Grace a positive experience for all involved. | |
| Bruce Fuller | 9/10/2007 5:41:22 PM |
| I believe that the Perkins should be allowed to continue operating their business at the current location. Their business is on the outskirts of the city and poses no negative health issues to other hillside residence. This is not a merely a business, but the Perkins' actually reside on the property. It's not like a brick building causing an eyesore on the majestic beauty of the hillside, but the horses and stables actually add to the beautiful esthetics. Please consider granting the Perkins’ this petition. | |
| Karen Wolter | 9/10/2007 5:14:12 PM |
| On numerous occasions I hawe observed the conditions of the property in this claim. Growing up on a farm in Ohio I quickly observed that the condition of waste materials generated by the animals was being handled in the most efficient way I have ever seen. The system that is used is wonderful. The Perkins take great pride in taking wonderful care of their animals. I have always found everything to be clean and well kept. This case seems to be going much too long. It is time that some kind of settlement is decided upon. If I lived in this area and had a neighbor that has animals I would hope that they would use the same system the Perkins do. | |
| Mark Blackford | 9/10/2007 1:17:43 PM |
| Having known the Perkins for about 5 years and the care they give the horses they board, and the way they tend to the ranch, I can only request that they be allowed to continue in their business and the CUP application be granted in this case. Sincerely, Mark Blackford | |
| Talia Bachman | 9/10/2007 12:32:37 PM |
| I have been boarding my horse at Amazing Grace Ranch for over two years now. I have never been to a barn that has taken such exceptional care of all the animals, including the cleaning up after them. I feel that they try there very best to keep everything extremely clean and odor free. If an owner is unable to come and care for there own horse, Linda or a barn assistant, take the matter into their own hands and do the cleaning themselves. I have witnessed on many weekly occassions the bleaching of stalls and the grounds to keep the area clean and keep the smells down. I feel that Jim and Linda Perkins put in an excessive amount of time and dedications in keeping their grounds clean and smell-free. They have also made every effort possible to keep all zoning committies and public concerns to a minimum. | |
| don barnhart | 9/10/2007 11:16:06 AM |
| I have known the Perkins for over 10 years and have been to their place many times. The place is kept clean and well maintained. The city should grant them CUP. When I read the comments those who oppose the perkin because of the smell. If the city doesn't allow the perkins to keep the well maintained horses. Then the city should also get rid of the zoo. The animals at the zoo are well maintained but I am sure those animals smell also. Allow the Perkins to keep the horses. | |
| Crystal Hoffman | 9/10/2007 9:31:22 AM |
| Our family respectfully requests that you allow the Perkins to continue using their land for their horses. These horses have contributed to the pleasure of our family, and it would be a huge disappointment if they were forced to no longer be able to have them on their property. | |
| Rita Olson | 9/10/2007 5:34:34 AM |
| I boarded my horses at their ranch a few years ago before I bought my own place on Anchorage hillside. I thought they kept the barn clean, but,I do think they have too many large animals for the amount of land they are kept on. There is a bad odor in the warmer months. The manure is kept on the property. I feel sorry for the home owners in that area. It would be better if the manure was removed from the property once or twice a month. The run-off and smell wouldn't be as bad. I think if granted the CUP, things would get worse. | |
| Jim Miner | 9/10/2007 5:21:28 AM |
| We have lived 3 doors down from Jim & Linda for 5 years and know them as very friendly and caring people who respect all around them. They have a very clean operation and even on the few hot days of summer we have never noticed any negative odor. They set an example of how to work with folks in a friendly way and provide a lot back to the community. We support the CUP for them and feel that they have waited and proved themselves on all points. They are good people, good neighbors and good for our community. | |
| Jim Hendershot | 9/10/2007 2:52:06 AM |
| It seem to me that several of the comments are written by folks that do not have to live with the problems created by keeping so many large animals on and within a small 1.66 acre area. Sure they try to keep the area clean but over the winter the build up of urine and other waste is substantial. With break-up the flood and smell of even the cleanest areas is rather overpowering. I know what I am talking about as there has been 7 horses for years on the 1.4 acre lot above my house. Every year at break-up the flood of black water and other stuff comes down the hill flooding my drive and running through my property directly past my well which has been in that location for about 45 years. So when you consider using "Grandfather Right" to cover this and other request that will be comming before you think about the rights of the folks down stream. This year the city did try to do something about it but it appears they are now back. By the way, french drains do not work well in this country as the thaw comes from the top down. The damage will be done before the french drain thaws out. 1.66 or 1.4 acres does NOT make a RANCH. If you were to subtract the area used by houses, barns and out building you will find that the actual area for the animals is much less that the lot size. In all due respect a couple of horses is fine but to try to operate a "RANCH" (not my words)on 1.66 acres seems to be a bit to much. Boarding horses is a business and a business with a great deal of waste. Many horses means a lot of waste. These folks are fine and upstanding citizens but I am sure that a few years from now everyone on hillside will be questioning why such a facility has developed on such a small property. I questioned it when it was constructed in the first place but did not say anything assuming the City of Anchorage had proper safeguards to protect the general area. | |
| Mary Shields | 9/8/2007 11:46:26 AM |
| I agree with all the comments in favor for the Perkins. They run a clean facility, treat their animals very well, are good people: they work hard to maintain good relations with their neighbors. Please grant the CUP. This is a beautiful, well kept property, and a wonderful learning and "playing" facility for young and us olders. | |
| Jim Crawford | 9/7/2007 5:11:43 PM |
| As a former member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and a long time resident of the Hillside, I raise objection to the continued commercialization of this residential area. The R6 restriction on large animals allows for use of Hillside properties for horse lovers. That is to be supported. There is no question that the Perkins love their horses and their fellow residents. The outpouring of emotional arguments is impressive. But, as Commissioners, just as when I was in your place, you must deal with facts, not emotion. When a residentially zoned area is used for commercial purposes, especially in a large rural lot setting, property values are going to go down for all effected neighbors. I grew up riding horses in Anchorage and spent many great days on horseback. That however, does not qualify me to run a commercial horse operation in the middle of what was, is and should continue to be a residential oasis increasingly surrounded by commercial use. Commercial use increases traffic, noise and activities and therefore diminishes the experience of living on a peaceful, large rural lot. Many comments have been made regarding the lack of smell with regard to the horses. Unfortunately, I must disagree. As was the case when I was cleaning after my horse forty-eight years ago at the Point Woronsof stable, horse manure does smell, and greater production from a greater number of horses will smell even more. Having such an "earthen" smell permeating a residential neighborhood will diminish the enthusiasm of some to purchase surrounding properties and cost neighbors real dollars. The neighbors should not have to bear the cost of a continuing zoning violation. With commercialization of the Hillside on the increase, Commissioners should draw the line here. Alternative properties properly zoned are readily available for commercial horse operations. Even in view of the Perkins personal popularity, I ask that the zoning ordinance be upheld and the application for the variance be denied. When a commercial organization such as the Perkins’ enjoys success and grows, it is a complement to the owners. The cost of that success is to find a commercial property, properly zoned, to continue their expected growth. Compliance with laws that limit the use of current properties should be enforced. In short, the Perkins commercial use has outgrown their current property; they should find another property that fits their needs. The Perkins should conform their business to the rural neighborhood or move the operation. The neighborhood should not be forced to conform to the Perkins commercial operational success. An exception in this case would establish precedence for other variance requests in the future. If your guide is residential use, and horse lovers may keep their horses for recreational not commercial use, the public will be well served. Please make your decision with due regard for the long-term impact on the large lot life style envisioned by this appropriate R6, large lot zoning. Thank you for your consideration. | |
| Janette Burns | 9/7/2007 9:31:15 AM |
| Please grant the Perkins the CUP. The Perkins treat their animals with respect while providing a wonderful service to our community. | |
| Ed & Ellen Verlanic | 9/6/2007 1:23:44 PM |
| My two sons have taken lessons from Linda for the past three years. Her place is always clean when we go. Actually, part of the lesson is helping to clean and take care of the stalls and horses of the ones that they ride. The minis do not make a lot of mess. To put it into perspective, many people on the hillside have large dogs - as big or bigger than her minis. We are in support of the Perkins. | |
| Shirley Dewhurst | 9/5/2007 10:50:55 AM |
| We have been neighbors of the Perkins for almost seven years. We have found them to run their ranch in a most professional manner. We are also horse owners and have observed the care and treatment of their animals. Perkins do an outstanding job, the paddocks are always clean and waste is disposed of effectively. We often take walks and ride our horses past their ranch and have never observed an odor. We invite Jim and Linda to bring Amazing Grace ponies to our home arena once a year to entertain the children of our family and friends. It is our most rewarding function of the year! Watching Linda with the children and horses enforces our belief that they provide a true service ato our community. I urge PZC to grant the CUP application in case # 2007-057. Sincerely, Shirley Dewhurst | |
| Pete Nolan | 9/1/2007 1:21:30 PM |
| I urge the Planning & Zoning Commission to grant the CUP application in Case #2007-057. Rumor, innuendo, personalities, feelings and emotion should have no place in the Commission's decision. Had there been a shread of actual hard evidence amid the few negative comments submitted, a reasonable person would have long ago taken appropriate steps under existing law to address and resolve those issues. The facts are: there is no scientific or factual hard evidence behind the few opponants of this CUP; the applicants are in compliance with every state and Muni statute and ordinance; the applicants have taken personal responsibility for themselves and their property; and the applicants have gone above and beyond legal and moral requirements in their efforts to provide a clean, healthy and successful animal facility and be a good neighbor. The additional fact unknown or unacknowledged by the few opponents of this CUP are that there are more large animal units within a one-half mile radius of this property than there are actually on this property. Few, if any, of these other animal owners are fully in compliance with existing ordinance. I trust the PZC will give weight only to the facts of this case and grant this CUP. I also congratulate the applicant on the fine example of responsible animal ownership they have provided. | |
| Colleen Flint | 9/1/2007 9:18:27 AM |
| We have three daughters that attend class at the Perkin's. One of our daughters has been attending occupational therapy at Providence Hospital for a sensory disorder. The therapist mentioned that horseback riding was particularly good for children like our daughter, and what a blessing the Perkins have been to us. My daughter's disorder makes her extremely sensitive to odor, and we worried how we could get her horse lessons and have her cope with this, but the Perkins place is so immaculately kept, she LOVES to go! It's also of interest to me that the first half of every class is teaching cleanliness and care of the horses. I know this operation is clean because all three of my little girls love to help clean it! In addition, even stables I've been around that are considered clean don't hold a candle to this place when it comes to cleanliness. With my daughter's condition, the other concern was insects. . . and there aren't any! As far as number of animals, since just about half the horses aren't much bigger than big dogs, that should also be taken into consideration. The Perkins provide a unique opportunity for children in Anchorage to see horses and know how to care for them properly. They are generous with their community and constantly do everything they can to make their place wonderful for people and horses alike. I hope they will be allowed to continue to contribute in such a positive way to our city. | |
| Dianne Cunningham | 8/31/2007 9:38:01 PM |
| Please grant Jim & Linda Perkins the CUP. They run an exeptionally clean operation. Whenever I am there during different weather conditions, I have never noticed offensive odors. The place is immaculate,and the horses are very well taken care of. Thank you, Dianne Cunningham | |
| John Mitchell | 8/31/2007 4:47:15 PM |
| The area is to small for the number of animals they want to have. With these animals the amount of waste they will generate and the smell will be over powering for their neighbors. I can not believe that the run off from these animals waste will have a positive effect on the water table, streams, and personal use wells in the Anchorage bowl. The zoning rules are set up and they all should be followed. The existing rules for animals, setbacks and for the size of facilities on a lot are very liberal. This is a residential area, not a farm, ranch, or business. | |
| Courtney Smith | 8/31/2007 12:37:03 PM |
| I lease a horse who is kept at the Perkins and think they should get their conditional use permit. The Perkins barn is always a clean, safe and friendly place to ride at. | |
| Luke Hough | 8/31/2007 12:21:21 PM |
| I have known the Perkins through my wife's involvement with horses for the past four years. Jim and Linda Perkins have always taken excellent care of their facility, horses and the horses that are boarded there. We have two horses who are normally kept at our house and I am continually amazed at the cleanliness they achieve with the amount of horses on their property. I support them receiving their conditional use permit. | |
| Sharon Clausen | 8/31/2007 11:30:24 AM |
| We live very close to this property, down the hill one house and across the street. The odor of the urine of the horses is overwhelming. I think there are too many animals on such a small property. All those horses should be on a big lot, with fields for them to run in. I feel sorry for the animals, and the smell is difficult to live with. I wouldn't mind if they had two or three horses, but they have many, many more than that on a small piece of property. Our next door neighbors are horse people also, and they also feel very sorry for the horses living on such a small lot. If they are granted approval of continuing with that many animals, I hope they can do something to make the street side view more desirable on Huffman. Also there is a big trench they dug that some sort of water drains down on to Huffman Road. It isn't pretty to look at from our front door. | |
| Richard Clausen | 8/31/2007 10:41:13 AM |
| Reading thru the comments submitted, I find none that live close to the site in question. My house is within a couple hundred feet of the place and I have to drive by it to get to my house. The odors of urine and manure from the various horses and cow is always present when I am outside of my house. At times it is worse than others depending on the wind direction. Living at my house is not as pleasant as it was before the current owners at 7340 Holman Ave moved in and brought the animals. I do not mind a couple of horses but the concentration here of animals is excessive. This is a regular farm/ranch operation here and it will get worse if it is officially authorized. | |
| Wanda Cline | 8/30/2007 5:50:03 PM |
| Please renew the license, these people do so much good for the community and treat the animals very well, they have year after year supported the National Night Out, for the Boys and Girls club and have brought great joy to children everywhere. Thanks you, Wanda Cline | |
| Eileen Starr | 8/30/2007 4:24:51 PM |
| The Perkins are respected horse owners and community minded people who are a credit to our community. Their horses are well cared for and their place in good order. We should be happy that they have chosen to live in Anchorage. I live just down the hill from their place. I have used their ponies for several years for cart and poney rides for the Neighborhood Block Party at the National Night Out in Mountain View. They love the children and the children love the rides and the ponies. This year when we were starting to set up for the event, 2 children came to me and ask if the ponies were coming again. Linda goes beyond what might be expected in what she has done for the children. She was paid to give rides from 5:30 - 8:30 PM. But she was there well after 9:00 PM because she could not turn the kids away. I urge you to give the Perekins the CUP they deserve and that our community needs. I personally know how hard they have worked to meet the city requirements. | |
| J Zerkel | 8/28/2007 7:50:37 AM |
| I live in the same area as Jim and Linda Perkins. I have watched their establishment grow over the years. It would be an asset to any community and is especially important to many youth on the hillside. They have spent much money, hardwork and time to ensure the compliance with zoning. Get this done and give them the CUP they have earned. | |
| liz ashlock | 8/25/2007 3:53:27 PM |
| to whom it may concern: the perkins establishment is as beautiful as it is educational. we have two daughters. they are 7 and 3. we have been going to ride horses for 4 years. i have taken both children there every saturday for the 4 years. that two hours is the most wonderful part of our week. the property is excellently maintained and one of the most clean horse properties i have been to. i have riden my entire life, including horse camps in viginia ect. we have riden at two horse establishments in anchorage. the perkins keep the stalls extremely clean and dispose of the waste in a very enviromental friendly way. it is set in concrete without overflow. their home is on site, those horses are cared for like my children. it smells of the woods in the surronding area, clean. we have guests from europe and the lower 48, these guests favorite part of alaska is the perkins establishment. they asked to go over and over again. all of these people ride in their respective homes and exclaim on the wonderful way the perkins care for their horses and property. as for should the perkins not be allowed to continue, in my strong opintion, that would be a CRIME. my girls have learned not only to ride, but to show empathy and love for animals(which extends to people). they have learned that meat does not come in plastic it comes from a cared for cow. this education is priceless and they are not learning this at their school rogers park. i arrived home from seattle at 6:00 am. where was i at 10:30 am? the perkins. i would not miss going there for anything. it is a family experience that we do not miss. please consider the good that the perkins do for this community. the horse parties to the private lessons. linda brought her horses to emmas school, these children had never riden a horse to been thrown off of one the week before. all of them rode, the scared shy and assertive. they grew emotionally and mentaly that afternoon with linda. for anchorage to continue as a successful city to raise children we need the perkins and more people doing these activities with our children. PLEASE LET THEM CONTINUE TO BE OF SERVICE TO ANCHORAGE. sincerely, liz ashlock | |
| Jay and Reggie Joy | 8/23/2007 4:32:16 PM |
| I feel the Perkins family run a very nice business there and they should be grandfathered in. They keep the place clean and they have been there a long time.If they abide by your clean-up rules on the horse poop then I don't see a problem. We live right up the hill from them and things always look in order Thank-you The Joys | |
| Jay and Reggie Joy | 8/23/2007 4:28:36 PM |
| K T Nolan | 8/23/2007 3:51:39 PM |
| I urge support of this CUP application. This property, in existence long before the new CUP requirement was created, has complied with every Muni requirement and was appropriately permitted throughout. The property owners have done everything right according to our laws and regulations, both prior and new. Having animals is an appropriate and allowed use that I believe we must support and protect on Hillside. The property owners have obtained CO's on all buildings, have a certified as-built, and are fully in compliance with all Muni Codes and Planning Dept "policies", even to reconstructing a garage six inches smaller. They are now simply trying to follow the new mandates created by the recent LDA ordinance that demands a CUP for their existing use, and should be supported by any person who understands and appreciates the rights and responsibilities of private property ownership and the freedoms enjoyed by our residents. This CUP is for a suburban residential area where large animals are an integral part of the intrinsic value of the property, an allowed and supported use both in Title 21 and the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. As a former member of the ACAB, I have toured this property both during an official DHHS/AC/ACAB/PZD/ROW inspection last year and just this week. The property is beyond clean, and care standard exceptional. In fact, it favorably compares to the LA Horse Center, where 60+ horses are kept on a five acre parcel in the center of busy downtown Los Angeles. Everything, including waste, is appropriately contained on-site, and great care has been taken to ensure health and safety of the animals, the property itself, and the surrounding area. It is so neat and clean that a picnic could reasonably be held at any location on the property. I would wish that all animal owners meet the standards of care and respect of the land I personally witnessed. | |
| Eva Jo Henning | 8/23/2007 1:05:29 PM |
| I had the pleasure of doing business with Amazing Grace miniature horses for our companies annual associate picnic. The horses we gental and loving with the children and adults. Children and Adults a like could not get enough of the beautiful and well manored ponies, they were one of the hightlights of the event. No one else in the area offerd the versitility of horse back as well as a cart rides at the very affordable price Amazing Grace does. The customer service, condition of the equipment and animals was far superior as well. Please grant them the permit, we look forward to working with them next summer as well | |
| Tristan Thon | 8/23/2007 10:01:31 AM |
| I have had the pleasure of knowing Jim and Linda Perkins and boarding my horses with them off and on for the past four years. If my horses have not been kept at my house, the only facility I would and have kept them at is theirs. No other barn owner that I have met in my eighteen years of riding is as dedicated to the condition of their facility and the well being of their animals as the Perkins. In addition to being dedicated barn owners, they are wonderful people. They have always been willing to lend a helping hand to me and my family and I feel blessed to have them in my life. It would be an absolute shame if they were not granted their conditional use permit. | |
| Deborah Baines | 8/23/2007 9:55:19 AM |
| I have known the Perkins family for several years and they have always expressed their desire to/ and have worked HARD to be compliant with all the Muni regulations. Their animals are well cared for in a clean environment. Their responsible management of their barn and animals is model for other property owners. They have worked hard to be a good neighbor. Their conditional use permit should undoubtedly be approved. | |
| Marlene Fulton | 8/23/2007 9:12:06 AM |
| I thank God for Jim and Linda Perkins. I stable my horse at their magnificent ranch. I would not have a horse if it were not for them. This has fulfilled a dream come true. I know first hand the cleanliness of their professional facility and the health of their animals. Everything is meticulous! Linda's standard of care is beyond the average horse owner. I have provided some of the man power to the MANY projects around the ranch. They have made a model facility and should be granted their Conditional Use permit. | |
| Ben Milam | 8/23/2007 8:35:07 AM |
| Jim and Linda Perkins operate a facility that epitomizes what makes Anchorage and Alaska unique and the reason most residents moved to Alaska in the first place. We need more facilities like this in Anchorage. I urge you to approve their permit. | |
| Kristina Webber | 8/23/2007 7:16:23 AM |
| I've known Jim & Linda Perkins for almost 4 years now, and they are nothing but great people! The barrel races she puts on, and the mini parties she does are wonderful. I trust her and hold her opinion in such high reguard that I even bought a full size horse from her, which I also keep in Anchorage! One of the best purchases of my life. I've never seen a neglected animal on the place, nor heard of a abusied animal. If anything the horses are a little on the chubby side. Without Linda Anchorage would surely be losing something special! | |
| Darcey Burnside | 8/23/2007 5:22:17 AM |
| Horseback riding is one of the adventures Alaskans can engage in year-round in their last frontier but there are not a lot of options to enjoy this activity in Anchorage. Jim & Linda Perkins offer a unique opportunity for horse lovers on the Anchorage Hillside. Amazing Grace Ranch gives people a chance to board their horses, while there are very few places to do so in Anchorage, and still others there have rare but wonderful experiences sharing horses they do not (yet) own. The Perkins take great pride & care in managing their ranch and their animals, meantime trying to keep the ranch "in code". We all know land is of great value, especially on the Hillside and this particular piece is of even greater value just as it is. All things considered, I think they should definitely be allowed the Conditional Use Permit to continue offering this unique experience. | |
| Karen Erickson | 8/23/2007 12:41:36 AM |
| I know Linda from East High School, Class of 1977, hope she doesn't mind that I've announced our age! She is been a strong, community involved person, that has found a way to share her and her husband's lives with so many others in the Anchorage area. They are both respected members of the horse community, and spend many countless hours helping others through their work with horses. Have any of you been out to their place or witnessed any of the ways that they are so involved with OUR community? I stand behind THEM on this issue, and I pray that the Zoning board does so as well. Thank you, Karen Erickson | |
| Annie Mabry | 8/22/2007 2:36:45 PM |
| I believe that Linda and Jim Perkins are doing everything within their ability to comply with the laws for a permit to run their equestrian operation safely and in compliance with existing requirments set forth by the Large Animal Ordinance. Amazing Grace is a professionally run facility, with the ability to keep their animals exercized all year long in their indoor arena - actually much better than those horse owners who are unable to ride their horses during most of our long winters. A horse that receives proper exercize does not need an acre of land per horse to exist on. I hear nothing but good things about the care of their animals and the many ways that they give back to their community and enhance our hillside way of life. I recommend that they be granted their permit on Sept. 10th. | |
| Julie Jury | 8/20/2007 1:47:37 PM |
| Linda Tyler of Amazing Grace Ranch gives the children of Anchorage a unique experience with her collection of horses. Please grant her with the necessary permit so that we can continue to enjoy the Amazing Grace Ranch. | |
| Win Beach | 7/31/2007 7:20:07 PM |
| It would appear that the size of this operation far exceeds what is considered healthy and safe for a residential area with on-site utilities. The number of large animals for the size of the operation also exceeds what is allowed for similar operations outside of Alaska. | |