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- ~ v~vlV l3vni\.I~V NOVEMBER 24, 1997 ~j! ~ ~ ~( MINUTES ' ~~ L;~ (,f This item was presented by Planning Mary Willis in order to receive citizen comment on a request to amend the Zoning Atlas. The proposed rezoning entails a parcel owned by Charlie and Amber L. Chang at 1607 NC 86 North (Tax Map No. 4.3..18), fronting on the east side between Coleman Loop Road North (SR 1334) and Coleman Loop road South (SR 1332). Existing zoning is AR Agricultural-Residential. Proposed zoning is 1.1 Light Industrial in accordance with the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan for Orange County. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS In response to a question from Commissioner Halkiotis, Ms. Willis indicated that she would further clarify the details surround a portion of the map in which a dam is located. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS Planning Board Chair Barrows asked about the planned uses for this property. Mary Willis indicated that she did not know the answer to that questions. She pointed out that they do not ask about specific uses because all permitted uses need to be considered during a rezoning request. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Morrison indicated that he owns a lot next to this property and is building a home on the lot. He asked for information regarding what would actually be done with this parcel. Mary Willis indicated that the possible uses are listed in the packet on pages 50 and 51. Some of those uses are light industrial, light manufacturing and a number of commercial uses. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis, to refer this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than February 3 1998. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 3. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments a) Garden Center This item was presented by Planner Emily Cameron for the purpose of receiving citizen comment on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to create a new land use category called "garden Center" with appropriate standards included in Article 6 and a definition of the use in Article 22. On September 30 the Planning Department received a citizen's request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to create a new land use category called "garden center." Garden center is a type of retail use providing landscaping supplies primarily for home use. The definition proposed for Article 22 includes a list of typical products to be sold. The proposed amendment to the Permitted Use Table indicates garden center as a permitted use in all commercial zoning districts as well as in the Agricultural Service District Therefore, the use would be subject to Planning Department review and approval of a site plan before zoning and building permits may be issued. Standards for operations are proposed for Article 6.16 Additional Requirements far Certain Permitted Uses. The suggested standards specify that outdoor storage and display of goods are permitted and limit the area allowed for outdoor storage of bulk materials such as sand, topsoil, mulch, etc. Mr. Greg Shepherd, of Phillip Post 8 Associates, indicated that he represented a client who wished to put a garden center at this location. Upon examination of the Zoning Ordinance he discovered that the two closest use categories were either greenhouse or retail sales. He found that a Garden Center does not fit the category either the greenhouse or retail sales category. They then decided to present this proposal to be considered countywide. They ueated this proposal themselves with help from the Planning staff. He mentioned that outside storage would be allowed and would be to the rear onside of the building and would be screened by an 8' foot fence. The amount of square footage for the outdoor storage would also be limited to ~ 5,000 square feet per acre. 7 u