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Approved 1/11/2016 OC Board of Adjustment – 11/9/15 Page 19 of 48 1 Karen Barrows: Ok. 2 3 Sharron Linn: We also have her resume. 4 5 Karen Barrows: Ok. 6 7 Sharron Linn: Can you tell us why you decided to show Kara this particular property? 8 9 Melanie Gerard: Well, like I mentioned, it was the size of the property that fit the requirements of the budget. It was unrestricted, it 10 was not in a subdivision that had restrictive or protective covenants, however you want to view them. That was basically the 11 criteria. It was beautiful, it was not particularly hilly or where it being topographically it wasn’t you know, erroneous and the location 12 was suitable to her needs. 13 14 Sharron Linn: And what are some of the advantages that this property has for with the project? 15 16 Melanie Gerard: Well I mean; I think that would just be repeating myself. I think that it’s pretty plain as to why we chose the 17 property. I mean, everybody’s going to agree that it’s beautiful out there and it’s large and unrestricted. 18 19 Sharron Linn: And how does this kind of wedding venue, in your experience as a realtor, generally affect property values? 20 21 David Rooks: I’m going to object, not qualified as an expert on property values. You have tenure I took objected to it. 22 Sharron Linn: Ok well, how do you think building the barn will impact selling or showing a neighboring property? 23 24 Melanie Gerard: I think when people have decisions to make when they’re going to buy property. Whether they’re going to be in a 25 subdivision that’s got restrictions or whether they want to live in an unrestricted area. And in unrestricted areas, lots of things can 26 happen. And people move out there thinking I don’t want somebody to tell me what my house color should be or if my garage door 27 can be open. They want the freedom to be able to do what they want to do without somebody telling what to do. That has a flip 28 side, which can bring a hog farm next to your property, or a shooting range, or a dog kennel. And those are the things that impact 29 neighboring properties in a negative way. When I’m showing properties, if we know about something we talk about it. It’s on the 30 property disclosure as obnoxious, you know, influence on a property. But, I work in Chatham a lot and Faarrington Barn doesn’t 31 have any problem. And I’ve lived in Silk Hope and I’ve lived across the street from Shakori Hills and I can tell you they have a very 32 good working relationship with their neighbors. I’ve lived it, I’ve been there and I know about it very personally so that I can 33 definitely feel confident in my opinion on that. So, to me, there’s going to be a noise ordinance I’m assuming that would control the 34 noise and I haven’t been to any weddings where there’s been Motley Crue playing, it’s usually tasteful music and people aren’t 35 blasted out of the barn.... When I go to a nice wedding event, it’s a tasteful event and the music is generally at a level where 36 people can still talk in the same room and dance and have a good time, without having their ears blown out. 37 38 Sharron Linn: So in your opinion as a realtor, the general public opinion for this type of venue *too quiet* 39 40 Melanie Gerard: I would say good. Because of could go there and what could... on the properties there if you don’t have 41 restrictions on them. So, if you do not put covenants on your property or restrict to choose it, anything can happen… And this is to 42 me, a known quantity. Obviously, there are known issues that you have to address with the headlights and things like that. I mean, 43 I just think it would be a beautiful thing to come across. 44 45 Sharron Linn: I don’t have any more questions. 46 47 Karen Barrows: Ok, does the Board have any questions for Melanie… If not, Mr. Rooks... 48 49 David Rooks: No questions. 50 51 Karen Barrows: Ok, so that wraps up your presentation Kara. Thank you…. Mr. Rooks. 52 53 Michael Harvey: Karen, if I may suggest, before Mr. Rooks begins it may be beneficial to take a couple minute bathroom break. 54 55