HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1194service, or by posting notice conspicuously on the property) extending the deadline by another seven (7) days and
assessing a penalty of sl oo,for the previous seven (7) days. There will be a continued accrual of 8100 per day for
each day the violation continues thereafter. Further f inure to come into compliance will result it, the case being
turned over to the County Attorney./or enforcement and possible legal action.
In any case where the same owner and same parcel are involver/ in the same violation (repent offender),
the Citation process above will be utilized. A 5100 minimum penalty will be collected.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.
OTIO by Commissioner Madison to approve the amendments to Section 18.4 as
presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Proaosed Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Section 8.3 (Table of Permitted Uses & Special
Uses — Winery) along with Article IX (Special Requirement Notes to the Table of Permitted
Uses) & Section 18.6 (General Definitions): Planning Supervisor Smith said his office had
received several inquiries about winery requirements. He said currently, the only areas where
wineries could be located were in manufacturing districts. Smith said the Farmland Preservation
Board and the Iredell County Planning Board had both given favorable recommendations to
provisions that would allow vineyards and wineries to operate together. He said currently, vineyards
were allowable under "bona fide farm uses," and this basically allowed them in any area of the
county. Smith said the amendments would allow wineries to be operated as "special uses" in the
Residential Agricultural and Rural -Residential Districts.
Smith gave the following definition for a winery and said the following conditions would
have to be met to be considered as an establishment of this type.
A. General Definition:
Winery: A facility or establishment engaged in the processing of grapes to produce wine or wine -like
beverages.
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A. The facility must be operated in association with an existing vineyard (bona fide farm)
located on the same property, or multiple adjoining properties under the same ownership.
B. Facility must be located in such a manner that visual impact to adjoining properties
used or zonedfor residential or agricultural purposes is minimal.
C. All structures, buildings, storage area, etc., associated with the winery must be setback
a minimum of two hundred (100) feet from all property lines or street right of ways.
D. A facility serving as a winery may be permitted without the presence of an on-site
vineyard, if, in the board of adjustment's estimation, the facility will benefit, cater to, and
serve the independent vineyards of Iredell County, and surrounding areas.
E. Outdoor lighting shall be designed to minimize light from directly impacting adjacent
property.
£. All parking and storage area associated with the winery shall be screened from
adjoining properties used or zoned for residential or agricultural purposes. If
existing topography and natural vegetation does not provide an existing visual
barrier, selective screening shall be required. Screening shall meet the requirements
of Article 12.1 setforth in this ordinance.
G. Associated small-scale processing, catering, or lodging facilities (such as, but not
limited to cheese making and restaurants), that are incidental to the winery, but may
enhance the overall property in relation to tourism, may be permitted on a case-by-
case basis by the Board ofAdjustment. Associated uses are subject to the above
requirements as well.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.
OTIO by Commissioner Norman to approve the winery zoning ordinance amendments as
proposed by the planning supervisor.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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