ORD-2001-023 Rural Guest Establishments Zoning Ordinance Amendments

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He feels that this may be someone who wants to stay in their house instead of selling it, and by using their house for a rural guest establishment it may enable them enough income to stay in their house. Chair Halklotis agreed with Commissioner Carey in that we should be flexible. Commissioner Gordon would still like to address the issue of the hours of operation. Commissioner Jacobs suggested surveying the bed and breakfast establishments in the County and see what their hours of operation are. He feels we should look and see how consistent we are with the size of our signs. He agrees with Commissioner Carey and Chair Halkiotis. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the proposed Rural Guest Establishment amendments to the zoning ordinance pertaining to the Rural Buffer Zoning District and to later discuss whether or not there should be modifications after a survey of hours of operation and the sizes of signs is made. VOTE: UNANIMOUS n. Appointment to the Hillsborough Board of Adiustment to an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Position The Board considered an appointment to an extraterritorial jurisdiction position on the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Gordon asked that we continue to advertise this ETJ position and bring back for Board approval before the expiration of the 90-day time limit in which the County Commissioners have to accept or not accept the recommendation from the Hillsborough Town Commissioners. She said that this person does not live in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, but in town. The Board agreed to postpone this decision and to continue to advertise. 9. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA a. Reaueltftr Civil Penalties—Hu,lan Bradshaw& Dolley Torain2oning Violation— Storage of Unanchored, Unsecured Manufactured Home; The Board considered the assessment of civil penalties for a continuing zoning violation. Craig Benedict said that this mobile home could not exist on the property because there is presently other structures. The staff has been in direct face-to-face contact with Mr. Bradshaw since March 2001. The complaint was originated by the neighbors. The request is for the removal of the mobile home. Over the last nine months, there has been no progress. Mr. Bradshaw has asked that they be given time to repair the mobile home and eventually move it. As of this date,there has been no activity. Mr. Bradshaw has been informed of this meeting, but he was not present. The administration recommends that the property owners beheld in violation and be assessed a civil penalty of$100 per day, from October 15, 2001. The amount as of today would be $3,600. Zoning Enforcement Officer Tom King said that he did discuss moving the home to a vacant tract of land in the area, and Mr. Bradshaw's son stated that Mr. Bradshaw owned a vacant piece of property in Cedar Grove. Tom King said that they were supposed to come into the office today to discuss this possibility, but did not show. He is willing to explore this option if the Board allows more time. He thinks this is a positive solution. Commissioner Jacobs is willing to give Mr. Bradshaw until December 3rd to resolve the situation. John Link suggested that the Board indicate intent to exercise the penalties, but the penalties would be suspended upon successful adherence to the solution brought forward by the staff, that the unit be transferred to the vacant tract.