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9 <br />MODIFICATION TO THE EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENTISPECIAL USE <br />PERMIT — HEARTWOOD AT BLACKWOOD MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION <br />Through this application I formally request that Lot 31 R (PIN 9871 -54 -9182) be <br />removed from the existing Planned Development project and rezoned to Rural Buffer. <br />I am planning to build the bunkhouse formally approved and want to maintain the ability <br />to proceed after the approval of the change. <br />The property in question is currently split zoned, as the result of a property <br />recombination, Planned Development and Rural Buffer. <br />I am seeking to have the entire property rezoned to Rural Buffer and removed from the <br />Heartwood Planned Development so that the part of the lot currently zoned Rural Buffer <br />can be utilized to provide septic disposal for Spence's Farm, a camp /creative learning <br />center under my ownership, to the east of the property. <br />HISTORY: <br />In 1986 1 obtained a Planned Development permit for a residential subdivision off of <br />Millhouse Road called Heartwood at Blackwood Mountain. Since this original approval <br />was issued there were 2 modifications reviewed and approved by the County to allow <br />for additional phases of the project to be developed. In all, the project involves the <br />following: <br />I. Approximately 35 single - family residences developed in 3 phases; <br />2.The development of an amphitheater, community building to house a creative <br />learning center /camp, artist's cottages, guest housing, and a manager's house <br />were approved on (Lots 29, 30, 31, and 32); and <br />3.A common area with picnic shelter, playground, and trails. <br />As originally proposed water is provided through a common community well system <br />while septic systems are the responsibility for each individual lot owner to address. <br />ISSUE: <br />For the last 25 years I have operated a day camp/ creative learning center on 2 parcels <br />fronting along Millhouse Road (PIN 9871 -63 -4353 and PIN 9871 -62 -5788) involving the <br />various activities: <br />1. A creative learning center offering before and after school activities /classes, <br />2. A riding rink for use by the public to learn about horse care and equestrian <br />techniques, <br />3. A woodworking center, <br />4. A gardening center, and <br />