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61 2 1 Chair Jacobs asked if it could be assumed that existing structures would be 2 treated differently than new structures. 3 Ashley Moncado said those would be grandfathered in. 4 Chair Jacobs said there had been discussion of defining non - profits as 501 -c -3. 5 He asked if this was included. 6 Ashley Moncado said this was revised and it is included on page 18. She said 7 this was not highlighted in green, but it has been included in the amendments. 8 Michael Harvey addressed Chair Jacobs earlier question. He said the non - 9 conforming section of the UDO says that any land use legally permitted, made non - 10 conforming by text amendment, can continue in its approved state until such time as its 11 use is expanded. He said if the home occupation is expanded above a certain 12 percentage, the occupant will then have to be in compliance with the code. 13 Commissioner Gordon referred to past discussions of the uses not permitted. 14 She noted that these uses are no longer prohibited. She asked for the original reason 15 for exclusion and the balancing provisions that then made them acceptable. 16 Ashley Moncado that these were always in the UDO as uses not permitted and 17 this was not a topic until the eleventh hour. She said there was then discussion to allow 18 these uses; and the planning board was willing to allow them, but there were limits put 19 in place to prevent them from being an intrusion to neighbors. 20 Commissioner Gordon asked how these changes are different for major home 21 occupations versus minor home occupations. 22 Ashley Moncado said this means less employees, less clients, smaller 23 accessory structures, lower traffic counts and less dwelling use for the minor home 24 occupations. She said the major home occupations would allow for more in each of 25 these areas. 26 Commissioner Gordon asked about the differences in outside storage 27 structures. 28 Ashley Moncado said this has remained the same, at 500 square feet for major 29 and minor. She said the traffic counts are not to exceed 20 for minor home occupations 30 and 50 for major home occupations. 31 Commissioner Gordon asked about delivery trucks. 32 Ashley Moncado said these are not counted, and there is no limit. 33 Commissioner Price asked for the rationale of 80 feet as a setback amount. 34 She asked if it was possible to go down to 60 feet. 35 Ashley Moncado said 80 feet was the minimum setback for those zoning 36 districts. She said the least amount would be 40 feet and the concern was doubling this 37 to keep that protective buffer. 38 Commissioner Price said she is concerned that this is making life more difficult 39 for those wanting to start a home business. 40 Ashley Moncado said 40 feet is the setback for the accessory structure, but the 41 80 feet is the setback to be exempt from screening requirements. 42 Commissioner Price asked if this requirement can be lessened. 43 Ashley Moncado said there is always the option for a variance if a hardship can 44 be identified.