Charlotte Proposes New Animal Shelter Amid Environmental Concerns and Growing Pet Population

- Charlotte City Council learned about the potentially dangerous history of the proposed animal shelter site.
- Environmental tests showed no harmful chemicals from the former gas station, according to Bruce Miller.
- The new shelter aims to address the growing pet population in Charlotte.
- City planning staff support the proposal despite its inconsistency with the 2040 Policy Map.
- A 6-foot opaque fence will be built to minimize disruption to nearby facilities.
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