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Attachment Two (2) 3 6 1 Perdita Holtz was speaking as a citizen. She said that she lives in the White Cross node 2 and she is concerned about what Mr. Davis will do with the property. She does support non- 3 residential development in this node, provided the uses serve predominantly the surrounding 4 area. She said that the zoning ordinance states that LC-1 and NC-2 zoning districts are for 5 limited commercial uses designed to serve the population at the neighborhood and rural level 6 with convenience goods and personal services. It also states that the NC-2 zoning district 7 would serve a market area population confined to the immediate area and would generally not 8 serve commuters or persons outside the existing neighborhood. She said that recently a U- 9 Haul operation was started on the Shell station property across NC 54. She said that U-Haul 10 vans and trailers are being stored on the south side of NC 54 on the property zoned R-1 and is 11 under consideration for the rezoning. She questions whether a U-Haul operation fits the state of 12 intent of the LC-1 and NC-2 zoning districts. She said that she removed herself from the 13 discussions in the Planning Department because she has a personal interest in this matter. 14 Regarding her view as a citizen and an owner of fairly adjacent property, she said that sales and 15 rentals of durable and convenience goods are permitted in those finro zoning districts, however, 16 sales and rentals of new and used motor vehicles are allowed only in GC-4 and the industrial 17 districts. She said that if it is determined that a U-Haul rental operation is a permitted use in an 18 NC-2 zoning district, she would like some sort of vegetative screen to be required to mitigate the 19 impact of that outdoor storage component of the business. 20 21 Teresa Smith is the owner of the retail business on land owned by Mr. Davis and the 22 building that is designated as NC-2. She said that the U-Hauls were brought up as a concern 23 and she believes that Mr. Davis has addressed this by moving them off the property. Right now, 24 her understanding is that they really are just looking at the opportunity for the septic. She said 25 that they are trying to build a community activity center there and this requires adequate septic. 26 27 Commissioner Jacobs asked whether the Board was considering uses when it considers 28 rezoning and Michael Harvey said no. Any use within the NC-2 zoning designation can be 29 developed on any parts of the property being rezoned. 30 31 Commissioner Yuhasz asked how much of this property would be required for a septic 32 system and if this land (for septic system) is dedicated to the non-residential use, would there 33 be any land left over or any possibility of using this for residential purposes. 34 35 Michael Harvey said that there are existing septic lines and a repair area. He said that 36 staff will be working with Mr. Davis on many different issues and septic will be one of them. 37 38 Mark Marcoplos said that it would make sense for the Planning Board to just say at this 39 meeting that everything is ok with this instead of bringing it back at another meeting. He said 40 that this would save time. 41 42 Commissioner Gordon explained the reasoning behind the process. The reason for 43 more meetings is so that there are notices and public hearings. This is so that the process 44 would remain transparent. 45 46 A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to 47 receive the zoning petition, refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a 48 recommendation be returned to the County Board of Commissioners in time for the August 17, 49 2010 BOCC regular meeting, and adjourn the public hearing until August 17, 2010 in order to 50 receive the Planning Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments. 51 VOTE: UNANIMOUS