HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0531 (2)I. All agricultural tourism activities shall have a special use permit issued by the Board of
Adjustment. In cases where there is any change of the primary use on the property, a
new request shall be brought before the board for consideration of a new special use
permit.
Article XVIII. General Leeal Provisions: Penalty for Violation Section 18.6A
General Definitions
Agricultural Tourism: An enterprise or activity operated on a bona fide farm and offered to
the public or to invited groups for the purpose of recreation, education, or active
involvement. These activities must be related to agriculture or natural resources and
incidental to the primary operation on the site.
Avriculture: The science, art, business, or practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock, tillage, and
forestry.
Chairman Tice said it was her understanding that requests of this type would
have to be presented to the board of adjustment. She said that by having something in
writing, the planning staff would have a tool to help them in making decisions regarding
agricultural tourism.
Commissioner Williams voiced concerns about the request, especially the
possibility that the amendment might add further restrictions on the farming
community.
Commissioner Johnson also voiced concerns. He said input was needed from
the farming community before he could cast a vote.
Commissioner Robertson asked Hodges how many agricultural tourism sites
were located in the county.
Hodges said she knew of two, and one was in north Iredell (off Jennings Road).
She said the other was Carrigan Farms in Mooresville.
Commissioner Norman suggested that the amendment be discussed at the
Winter Planning Session.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
OTIO by Commissioner Williams to delay any action, or further discussion
on the agricultural tourism amendment, until the Winter Planning Session in February.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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OTIO by Chairman Tice to approve the following six consent agenda items
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
1. Request from Mrs. Peggy Brotherton for the Release of Zoning and
Subdivision Jurisdiction (ETJ) to the Town of Mooresville for 52 acres located
along Hwy. 150 and Perth Road: During the briefing session, Planner Whitney
Hodges said Mrs. Peggy Brotherton desired a zoning/subdivision jurisdiction release to
the Town of Mooresville for 52 acres of property adjacent to the Town (Pin # 4638-60-
3914). Ms. Hodges said the land use plan designated the property to be mixed-use
development, and it was the intention of a developer to construct a high -density -
residential (town homes) project along with a possible commercial component along
Hwy. 150. Hodges said approximately 200 residential units were estimated for the