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Mary Willis indicated that she did not know the answer to that question. 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 as 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 which list additional requirements for 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 Shephard, of Phillip Post & Associates, indicated that he represents a client who wants 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 either category. They then decided to present this proposal to be considered countywide. They created this proposal themselves with help from the Planning staff. He mentioned that outside storage would be allowed and would be located to the rear or side 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 15,000 square feet per acre. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS None. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS None. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS Harold Newton stated that he owns a Garden Center in this general area and would like to move a portion of his business to this new location. He wants to display plants, topsoil, firewood and pumpkins. This property is currently zoned Local Commercial (LC) which does not allow outside products to be displayed. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commission 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 b) Watershed Protection Overlay Districts This item was presented by Planner Mary Willis for the purpose of receiving citizen comment on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance amendments which were adopted by the Board of Commissioners on January 1, 1994 were soon thereafter submitted for review and 3