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• 88 <br /> cars on this site. There was no structure at <br /> that time, the cars were used for parts. <br /> Mr. Barrett referred to the additional testimony <br /> noting that no significantly different testimony <br /> has been presented. He noted also that the burden <br /> of proof is on the applicant. He asked that <br /> everyone remember the Zoning Ordinance; junkyards <br /> were not allowed in EC-5 in 1981 and are not <br /> allowed in EC-5 now. He referred to affidavits <br /> that were presented noting that they all indicate <br /> junkyard, salvage yard operation rather than auto <br /> repair shop. <br /> Mr. Barrett closed his statements by asking that <br /> the integrity of the Zoning Ordinance not be not <br /> be challenged by attempting to determine that <br /> anything, other than a junkyard, salvage yard <br /> operation, was in operation at the site in 1981. <br /> Price asked if Mr. Barrett considered the <br /> business a junkyard now. The response was, "No, <br /> the use has clearly changed; it is an auto repair <br /> shop today. " Price asked when it became an auto <br /> repair shop and the response was two years ago. <br /> Howie asked about businesses that would be <br /> allowed in a Rural Buffer designation. Willis <br /> responded that the only businesses permitted in a <br /> Rural Buffer designation would be those that <br /> would qualify as a home occupation. Willis <br /> reviewed some of the main criteria for a home <br /> occupation. In response to a question about a <br /> business that would not be a home occupation, <br /> Willis noted that some are allowed with a Special <br /> Use Permit. <br /> Reid asked what Willis meant by her mention of <br /> "hobby" type work. Willis responded that would <br /> be where someone would have a place where they <br /> could go to work on their own vehicle, not <br /> for financial gain, something similar to building <br /> or repairing a "hotrod" . A commercial zoning <br /> designation would not be required for such work. <br /> The evidence did not address a type of use that <br /> was allowed under an EC-5 designation. <br /> Brown asked about permitted uses in an EC-5 <br /> district related to automobiles. Willis responded <br /> that motor vehicle maintenace/repair and motor <br /> vehicle service stations are the only two <br /> permitted in an EC-5 designation. <br /> Brown asked how Staff determined that the <br />