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Carl & Elizabeth Walters farm. 52 Shultz explained that all properties within one half mile of a voluntary agricultural district are designated as such in the County's Land Records computer system. It gives people notice that they will have to deal with the farm impacts if they move t into that area. Diane Lea asked if there was some kind of tax abatement associated with the voluntary agricultural district designation. Cameron responded that there is no additional abatement other than if the farm qualifies for the farm use taxation. Lea pointed out that there are two very important historic sites in the County that have special circumstances. She stated that as the progress of the landfill discussion proceeds, she would like to see the Commission formulate some statement of support for not placing Site 11 in a high priority area. White asked about a For Sale sign that was previously posted on the property. Lea responded that the property is still on the market but the sign was taken down to prevent trespassing on the property. She stated that the present owners are very much involved with the process of seeking National Register status. She also noted that the house is currently occupied by a very caring tenant. Vic Knight stated that he has a personal interest in historic properties. He stated that he has done quite a bit of work around the Hillsborough area from a preservation standpoint. He encouraged the Commission to support the Staff recommendation because there aren't many more historic sites such as this left in the County. Todd Dickinson asked if the cash value of a property would go up because of it being listed on the National Register. Knight responded that he does not have an data but y people who are interested in purchasing historic properties are going to look at the property as being more valuable. He noted that people who like older houses have a tendency to pay more and it is very important to them to maintain the property because of the historic nature. Allison asked if a property is on the National Register and also on the market, will the fact that a landfill located nearby take away from the National Register status in terms of value. Knight responded that he does not know of a case that he could compare this to. He stated that his reaction is that the landfill would harm the site instead of help but this would take some study to determine exactly what effect it will have. Allison stated that the Blackwell Farm is located near a current landfill and that is why that landfill site will not be expanded. He asked if the Maple Hill site will be the same situation. Todd Dickinson stated that the job of the Commission is to moderate as much as possible the adverse impacts to the historic structures in the County. . He stated that the Blackwell Farm site will have to be considered as much as the Maple Hill site. He noted that there is a difference because the Blackwell site is already near