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G 04 <br /> district given the types of uses permitted in a GC-4 district. He cited the <br /> use's location at a major interchange and along an industrial corridor. <br /> Chair wilihoit inquired Why only a property was <br /> y y portion of the ro <br /> designated by staff. Collins responded that it is not the policy of the <br /> County to prezone property and that a decision to include the whole property <br /> would require a zoning plan for the entire area. He noted that a less <br /> inclusive zone could be considered. <br /> Whitted asked if staff was equating the.flea market to retail <br /> sales. Collins responded yes. Whitted questioned this saying that retail <br /> sales traditionally occur within enclosed structures. Collins responded that <br /> that nay be traditional, but that it is not specified in the ordinance, <br /> citing the,example of a plant nursery. <br /> Chair Willhoit asked about an accessory use designation for the • <br /> latter. Collins responded that it is not an accessory use of it is an retail <br /> operation. <br /> Commissioner Whitted asked if the flea market is synonymous with <br /> retail sales. Collins responded yes, where goods are sold on a retail level <br /> it is appropriate to consider it as a permitted use under that zoning <br /> designation. Whitted felt the Zoning Ordinance should speak more • <br /> specifically to the flea market as opposed to an enclosed structure. Collins <br /> agreed that the Ordinance would be strengthened with more specific <br /> categories, otherwise interpretation must be made as to what fits in what <br /> categories. <br /> Commissioner Marshall expressed concern with the appropriateness <br /> in the GC-4 district than elsewhere for this use. Whitted concurred adding <br /> that he would prefer that the Ordinance prescribe the manner of development <br /> of a flea market in that same way as extractive uses are proscribed. <br /> Gordon inquired if the use were not allowed here under. a <br /> Specific zoning designation which permits it, then how would it be <br /> designated. Collins responded that it would be considered a non-conforming <br /> use until the Zoning Ordinance was amended to recognize it in some fashion. <br /> Lloyd inquired about the status of the use. Collins described <br /> the history of the issuance of building permits, construction of the <br /> structure and conduction of sales on the property. <br /> Charles Johnson suggested that the Board recognize the <br /> difference between the flea market and a yard sale, <br /> ORA!;E TRUSS CQiANY <br />