A proposal for animal racing in Elkhart County during a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting had nearly every attendee saying they are against it.

If passed, an outdoor racetrack for horse racing events could be created on County Road 14. The land is ten acres, which, according to Kevin Bullard, a resident who has farmed the land, is not nearly enough for the project.

The board weighed in on the proposal and agreed with many, saying they could not see a future for a racecourse at the location.

The petition was denied after board members mentioned the lack of a plan to accommodate local residents, traffic, and parking.

Petitioners have the ability to appeal the board’s choice to deny the request. However, there is currently no indication of whether or not that decision has been made.