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l <br /> 18 <br /> because the rule of thumb used for traffic generation from residences is 10 trips per <br /> day and the assumption of 2 people per vehicle. This is the equivalent of what one <br /> single family residence would generate in a day's time. <br /> Katz continued asking about other impacts such as noise noting that perhaps that <br /> should read"20 people at the same time". <br /> Strayhorn noted that the larger the tract of land,the less impact there would be. <br /> He continued that he felt there will be great opportunities for pick-you-own fruits <br /> and vegetables in Orange County and asked if those activities would be exempt <br /> because of being agriculture. Willis responded that those activities would be <br /> exempt. <br /> Price asked if something such as a block party for an entire subdivision would <br /> equire a permit. Willis responded that such a party would not be a commercial,for <br /> profit activity,and would not require a permit. <br /> Brooks asked if this amendment is approved,could the Board revisit the amendment <br /> and make changes/adjustments at a later date. Willis responded yes,there is always <br /> the opportunity for further amendments to the ordinance. <br /> Price expressed concern with carnival and festival and suggested that it be.changed <br /> to read"small carnival". Willis suggested that carnival be eliminated and instead <br /> use craft shows and small festivals. <br /> MOTION: Strayhom moved approval as recommended by the Planning Staff with the <br /> suggestion of Willis to eliminate carnival and change the 20 people to 20 people at a <br /> time. Seconded by Brooks. <br /> Strayhom noted that he felt that this issue will have to be revisited at some point and <br /> the County would be called upon to help property owners with large tracts of land <br /> find some ways to generate income or else there would be more subdivisions. <br /> Katz asked if the amendment as proposed with the changes met the needs of the <br /> Tripodis and they agreed that it would. <br /> VOTE: 8 in favor. <br /> 1 opposed(Barrows-still had the concerns that she had mentioned at the beginning <br /> of the discussion). <br /> AGENDA ITEM#10: PLANNING BOARD ITEMS <br />