Agenda - 02-21-2017 - 7-a - Zoning Atlas Amendment - Modification of the Existing Zoning Boundaries for Non-Residentially Zoned Parcels

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6 22 he was unsure if this neighborhood's Home Owners Association (HOA) is aware of these proposed changes. He asked if the proposed changes move forward, how does this affect the homeowners adjacent to these properties and their property values. He also asked if zoning could be more thoroughly explained, and what does this zoning classification include. Chair McKee said there is no one here to answer his property value question. Michael Harvey said, from a land use stand point, a manufacturing operation could be built on this property under the current industrial zoning designation. He said if the parcel is re- zoned general commercial, there could be a restaurant, office space, grocery store, retail, etc. He said any development would have to go through the site plan approval process, demonstrate compliance with the various set backs, parking, land use, etc. Michael Harvey said there was a letter sent to the Ashwick HOA, as well as everyone living within 1,000 feet. Rob Gray said he did not mean to imply that there was no attempt to contact the HOA. He said he is concerned about what can be built on this land under the new zoning designation, and he suggested possibly breaking this up in different segments to review in greater detail. Guerry Sterling Willis said she is also from Ashwick, and she found out about this topic on Saturday. She said the homeowners are concerned about property values, congestion, noise pollution, and water pollution. Kimberly Gush said she also lives in the Ashwick Community and echoed the concerns of the other two speakers. Commissioner Dorosin asked if the parcel, to which the public is referring, is currently under zoning that makes it vulnerable to the changes that the residents fear. Michael Harvey said the current zoning allows for manufacturing operation on the property, which is more detrimental then the general commercial zoning. He said there are regulatory statutes in place that may address some of the resident's concerns. He said it his opinion that there is a more reasonable zoning designation that is more consistent with the current plans, policy and County vision for this area. Commissioner Price said the general commercial zoning will also allow offices, and this would be less intense than a manufacturing business. Commissioner Pelissier asked if the total number of acres could be identified. Michael Harvey said it is a total of four to five acres. Chair McKee asked if this property will still be bound by the regulatory statutes in place for parking, watershed, etc. Michael Harvey said yes, and that also means compliance with the storm water ordinance. Chair McKee asked if the tract that has the golf cart repair business could be switched to a manufacturing facility now. Michael Harvey said yes, under the existing industrial zoning designation. A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to close the public hearing. (Note that, because this is a legislative decision, additional comments at a later date are permitted). VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Jacobs said this is being presented to the Board as a package, but asked if one parcel could be removed. Michael Harvey said yes, if the Board is specific. Commissioner Jacobs said he approved what the staff did, but he does understand the concerns of the Ashwick residents. He would like to afford the community the opportunity to ask additional questions, and bring the item back at a later date.