Community Petition to Support Conditional Use Permit for D&D Mini-Ranch
To: Town of Queen Creek Planning and Zoning Commission
Subject: Support for Conditional Use Permit Application for D&D Mini-Ranch
We, the undersigned residents, neighbors, and supporters of the Queen Creek community respectfully submit this petition in strong support of D&D Mini-Ranch’s application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the continued operational and development of an agricultural, educational, and working dog facility.
D&D Mini-Ranch, located in the Ellsworth Mini Farms area, represents a valuable asset to our community by promoting agricultural heritage, providing educational opportunities, and preserving our rural way of life. The facility offers:
- Agricultural education and demonstration showcasing ethical livestock management and conservation breeding practices (including St. Croix sheep and cattle partnerships)
- Family-friendly events and youth engagement creating safe educational experiences for all ages to learn about ranching and working dogs
- Preservation of open space and rural character, maintaining the charm and values that define Queen Creek
- Support for local agriculture helping to sustain our ranching traditions while encouraging responsible land use
Granting this Conditional Use Permit will allow D&D Mini-Ranch to have increased livestock numbers (65-70 head of cattle) from the end of November through mid-March to use for stockdog trials. Your support will help us to continue serving as a hub for community enrichment, educational programs, and agricultural preservation, in alignment with Queen Creek’s General Plan goals of promoting agritourism, open space, and heritage conservation.
Without the approval of our Conditional Use Permit, we will no longer be able to host stockdog trials at D&D Mini-Ranch.
We believe D&D Mini-Ranch enhances the fabric of our town and respectfully urge the Planning and Zoning Commission, along with the Town Council, to approve their Conditional Use Permit application.
Protect Our Heritage: Together, let’s support responsible land use and preserve Queen Creek’s agricultural legacy for future generations.
Updates
April 15, 2025
Seeing so many of you defend the ranch confirms how much this land means to our town. I have spent the last few days gathering documents for the upcoming commission meeting to ensure the inspectors understand exactly how vital our farm is to the local heritage.
April 15, 2025
Seeing this much support for our ranch makes me feel like we might actually hold onto the rural life we love here. I have spent years looking after these animals and it means the world to know so many of you value this heritage as much as I do.
Reached 100 supporters
April 15, 2025
71 Comments
This is an established business that predates the zoning change. Historical use should grandfather the CUP. This is in addition to the benefits of having an established business in the area that brings people and money to the town.
Please let D&D continue to hold trials. The facility is wonderful, and they are very considerate of their neighbors when holding them. I hope to be able to return for next years trials.
As our culture becomes more urbanized, the connection to agriculture and food production is lost. These facilities and their events provide much needed education and connection to agriculture and food production.
As a livestock breeder and dog trainer, I would never have known about your wonderful community without the D&D Mini-Ranch. Like numerous others, we support the Ranch and will continue to bring income to the community through their events.
I fully support this petition. Dan and Diane Sanderson provide a vital effort in preserving a heritage breed, but they also honor agricultural roots of your town and help preserve them with their livestock trials. This couple has the utmost integrity and always benefit the community.
The best way to have well-behaved dogs in the community is to provide safe, appropriate outlets for energy and natural instincts, and opportunities for responsible, professional behavioral modification and training. Like this facility, which is exactly the kind of "country in the city" enterprise that makes Queen Creek so special.
This is a worthwhile endeavor for the community by way of support for local businesses as well as the welfare and care of animals, along with the sharing from individuals committed to working dogs.
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Community Petition to Support Conditional Use Permit for D&D Mini-Ranch
To: Town of Queen Creek Planning and Zoning Commission
Subject: Support for Conditional Use Permit Application for D&D Mini-Ranch
We, the undersigned residents, neighbors, and supporters of the Queen Creek community respectfully submit this petition in strong support of D&D Mini-Ranch’s application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the continued operational and development of an agricultural, educational, and working dog facility.
D&D Mini-Ranch, located in the Ellsworth Mini Farms area, represents a valuable asset to our community by promoting agricultural heritage, providing educational opportunities, and preserving our rural way of life. The facility offers:
- Agricultural education and demonstration showcasing ethical livestock management and conservation breeding practices (including St. Croix sheep and cattle partnerships)
- Family-friendly events and youth engagement creating safe educational experiences for all ages to learn about ranching and working dogs
- Preservation of open space and rural character, maintaining the charm and values that define Queen Creek
- Support for local agriculture helping to sustain our ranching traditions while encouraging responsible land use
Granting this Conditional Use Permit will allow D&D Mini-Ranch to have increased livestock numbers (65-70 head of cattle) from the end of November through mid-March to use for stockdog trials. Your support will help us to continue serving as a hub for community enrichment, educational programs, and agricultural preservation, in alignment with Queen Creek’s General Plan goals of promoting agritourism, open space, and heritage conservation.
Without the approval of our Conditional Use Permit, we will no longer be able to host stockdog trials at D&D Mini-Ranch.
We believe D&D Mini-Ranch enhances the fabric of our town and respectfully urge the Planning and Zoning Commission, along with the Town Council, to approve their Conditional Use Permit application.
Protect Our Heritage: Together, let’s support responsible land use and preserve Queen Creek’s agricultural legacy for future generations.
Updates
April 15, 2025
Seeing so many of you defend the ranch confirms how much this land means to our town. I have spent the last few days gathering documents for the upcoming commission meeting to ensure the inspectors understand exactly how vital our farm is to the local heritage.
April 15, 2025
Seeing this much support for our ranch makes me feel like we might actually hold onto the rural life we love here. I have spent years looking after these animals and it means the world to know so many of you value this heritage as much as I do.
Reached 100 supporters
April 15, 2025
71 Comments
Preserving Queen Creek's rural heritage by approving D&D's CUP not only benefits the city with added revenue from attendance at clinics, educational events and competitions but ripples out to recognize and support this way of life all over the country as people travel to Queen Creek to participate. Please approve this permit.
This is an established business that predates the zoning change. Historical use should grandfather the CUP. This is in addition to the benefits of having an established business in the area that brings people and money to the town.
Please let D&D continue to hold trials. The facility is wonderful, and they are very considerate of their neighbors when holding them. I hope to be able to return for next years trials.
As our culture becomes more urbanized, the connection to agriculture and food production is lost. These facilities and their events provide much needed education and connection to agriculture and food production.
As a livestock breeder and dog trainer, I would never have known about your wonderful community without the D&D Mini-Ranch. Like numerous others, we support the Ranch and will continue to bring income to the community through their events.
I fully support this petition. Dan and Diane Sanderson provide a vital effort in preserving a heritage breed, but they also honor agricultural roots of your town and help preserve them with their livestock trials. This couple has the utmost integrity and always benefit the community.
The best way to have well-behaved dogs in the community is to provide safe, appropriate outlets for energy and natural instincts, and opportunities for responsible, professional behavioral modification and training. Like this facility, which is exactly the kind of "country in the city" enterprise that makes Queen Creek so special.
This is a worthwhile endeavor for the community by way of support for local businesses as well as the welfare and care of animals, along with the sharing from individuals committed to working dogs.
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Preserving Queen Creek's rural heritage by approving D&D's CUP not only benefits the city with added revenue from attendance at clinics, educational events and competitions but ripples out to recognize and support this way of life all over the country as people travel to Queen Creek to participate. Please approve this permit.