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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0651 (2)Commissioner Williams asked Dr. Cartner if he had met with the residents about their concerns. Canner said no. Commissioner Robertson asked if there would be a 30 -feet buffer, or if it might actually be more. Canner said a minimum of 30 feet was required. He said an exact site plan had not been created. He said the existing animals in the neighborhood would make more noise than any being treated at his facility. Commissioner Johnson said he would feel better if the property had sewer. He said the health department staff had indicated that any systems for an animal hospital would have to be more elaborate than a standard household unit. Canner said it would be a three-tier tank system where the sewer filtered through. He said the system would be monitored by the county. Planning Board Member Jeff McNeely, spoke and encouraged approval of the rezoning. He said the planning board unanimously approved the request on April 6. McNeely said the county did not have that many animal hospitals, and the proposed one on the Levan property would not impact the area's traffic. No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. OTIO by Commissioner Norman to deny the request of Case No. 0504-3 (Shirley Levan) that would amend the Land Use Plan and rezone the property from RA to' -,N B -CUD. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendments for the Purpose of Allowing Agricultural Tourism in Certain Districts: Planning Supervisor Warren said the Planning Board was recommending an amendment to the text of the zoning ordinance to allow agricultural tourism, by special use permit, in three districts. He said the districts were RA, RU -R, and R-20 by special permits issued by the board of adjustment. He then reviewed the amendment which is as follows: Section 8.3 Table of Permitted Uses and Special Uses Article IX Special Requirements Notes to the Table of Permitted and Special Uses SR 53. Agricultural Tourism Agricultural tourism uses shall meet the following standards: A. The facility or activity must be operated in association with an existing bona fide farm located on the same property, or an adjoining property under the same ownership. In cases where the agricultural use ends or the farm loses its bona fide status the agricultural tourism use shall be discontinued.