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also tend to generate more noise than is normally present in a <br /> residential neighborhood. <br /> These problems, especially concerning traffic, are <br /> particularly significant for - home occupations located on <br /> privately maintained roads. The additional burdens placed on <br /> these roads translates into a direct financial cost to the other <br /> owners along the road. Not only do the neighbors have to suffer <br /> the inconvenience of having a full-time commercial establishment <br /> in their neighborhood , they also have to subsidize the business <br /> through the additional costs of maintaining the road . <br /> The ordinance changes help in this regard , but do not go far <br /> enough. We believe they should prohibit home occupations ( or at <br /> a minimum, auto repair shops) on private roads unless the person <br /> obtains the consent of at least 50% of the other property owners <br /> located on the private road. <br /> Our suggestions for additional changes to the ordinance are <br /> outlined on the attached sheet. Please give this letter and <br /> those suggestions your utmost. consideration. <br /> Let me close by saying'that we strongly support the proposed <br /> changes to the ordinance which were presented at the recent <br /> public hearing. We especially support the limitation of <br /> accessory buildings to 1000 square feet, because it is almost <br /> impossible to monitor the compliance of the permit holder if the <br /> accessory building is larger . We also support the ability of the <br /> planning department to add additional conditions to the permit. <br /> We strongly suggest, however , that the property owners within 500 <br /> feet of the property line and all property owners on a private <br /> road be given a chance to respond to the permit application and <br /> the proposed conditions . Otherwise, the planning department may <br /> not be aware of specific conditions which should be added. <br /> Thank you in advance for your serious consideration to this <br /> matter. If I can help in any way, or answer any questions you <br /> might have, please do not hesitate to call me. <br /> Very Truly Yours <br /> /4/6144°--64-- 44-1"Z?r"-- <br /> G. Norman Acker, III - <br /> Attorney for Henry Morris, <br /> Harold Herndon and Eddie Crain <br /> cc: Members of the County Commission <br /> Members of the Planning Board <br /> Albert Kittrell <br /> Marvin Collins <br /> Geoffrey Gledhill <br />