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6 <br /> he was unsure if this neighborhood's Home Owners Association (HOA) is aware of these <br /> proposed changes. He asked if the proposed changes move forward, how does this affect the <br /> homeowners adjacent to these properties and their property values. He also asked if zoning <br /> could be more thoroughly explained, and what does this zoning classification include. <br /> Chair McKee said there is no one here to answer his property value question. <br /> Michael Harvey said, from a land use stand point, a manufacturing operation could be <br /> built on this property under the current industrial zoning designation. He said if the parcel is re- <br /> zoned general commercial, there could be a restaurant, office space, grocery store, retail, etc. <br /> He said any development would have to go through the site plan approval process, demonstrate <br /> compliance with the various set backs, parking, land use, etc. <br /> Michael Harvey said there was a letter sent to the Ashwick HOA, as well as everyone <br /> living within 1,000 feet. <br /> Rob Gray said he did not mean to imply that there was no attempt to contact the HOA. <br /> He said he is concerned about what can be built on this land under the new zoning designation, <br /> and he suggested possibly breaking this up in different segments to review in greater detail. <br /> Guerry Sterling Willis said she is also from Ashwick, and she found out about this topic <br /> on Saturday. She said the homeowners are concerned about property values, congestion, <br /> noise pollution, and water pollution. <br /> Kimberly Gush said she also lives in the Ashwick Community and echoed the concerns <br /> of the other two speakers. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the parcel, to which the public is referring, is currently <br /> under zoning that makes it vulnerable to the changes that the residents fear. <br /> Michael Harvey said the current zoning allows for manufacturing operation on the <br /> property, which is more detrimental then the general commercial zoning. He said there are <br /> regulatory statutes in place that may address some of the resident's concerns. He said it his <br /> opinion that there is a more reasonable zoning designation that is more consistent with the <br /> current plans, policy and County vision for this area. <br /> Commissioner Price said the general commercial zoning will also allow offices, and this <br /> would be less intense than a manufacturing business. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier asked if the total number of acres could be identified. <br /> Michael Harvey said it is a total of four to five acres. <br /> Chair McKee asked if this property will still be bound by the regulatory statutes in place <br /> for parking, watershed, etc. <br /> Michael Harvey said yes, and that also means compliance with the storm water <br /> ordinance. <br /> Chair McKee asked if the tract that has the golf cart repair business could be switched to <br /> a manufacturing facility now. <br /> Michael Harvey said yes, under the existing industrial zoning designation. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to <br /> close the public hearing. (Note that, because this is a legislative decision, additional comments <br /> at a later date are permitted). <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said this is being presented to the Board as a package, but asked <br /> if one parcel could be removed. <br /> Michael Harvey said yes, if the Board is specific. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said he approved what the staff did, but he does understand the <br /> concerns of the Ashwick residents. He would like to afford the community the opportunity to ask <br /> additional questions, and bring the item back at a later date. <br />