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Approved 9/6/17 4 there are differences in definitions between these three land use categories, he is recommending these categories 160 are combined from three to two, for the reason that there is not sufficient enough distinction for three separate 161 categories. As with grinding in the Composting Operation category, there are nuanced differences in what district 162 the land uses are allowed in. The principal difference amongst a lot of these categories is that one land use, 163 particularly “Motor Vehicle Service Stations,” is allowed to sell gas; the others are not. Staff will review the need to 164 consolidate these categories. 165 166 Lydia Wegman commented that the selling of gas is a pretty significant difference. 167 168 Michael Harvey agreed, saying that if Staff collapses the categories of “Motor Vehicle Repair Garage” and “Motor 169 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair,” “Motor Vehicle Service Station” would be kept as-is. Mr. Harvey said that even 170 though it is not detrimental to make this change, there may not be a reason to do it. However, the County Attorney 171 has his reasons, and despite Staff’s preferences to keep the categories separate. 172 173 Kim Piracci asked for clarification on the point being made, asking if Mr. Harvey wanted to keep the categories 174 separate but the County Attorney wants to put them together. 175 176 Michael Harvey answered and further explained by saying that the County Attorney’s Office wants Staff to further 177 provide a rationale for the distinction, other than “because it’s the way it current is,” but Mr. Harvey said that he 178 does not want to muck-up anyone’s view about what is or is not allowed. 179 180 Kim Piracci responded by saying that there are places that only repair, so that is reason alone to separate the 181 categories, isn’t it? 182 183 Michael Harvey thanked her for proving his point. He said that from his standpoint, there is a good reason to keep 184 the categories separate. The County Attorney’s thought is that if they are combined – or in this case, if “Motor 185 Vehicle Maintenance,” which is synonymous with a body shop, and “Repair and Motor Vehicle Repair Garage” are 186 combined - Staff would spell out in Article 5 where activities are allowed by zoning district (i.e. “a body shop is only 187 allowed here”). The County Attorney thinks that this layout will work better. Mr. Harvey reiterated that he is not 188 saying that this will not work. However, he does not see a compelling need or interest to collapse the categories 189 yet. Still, he is obligated to respond to the County Attorney’s suggestion and will keep Board members informed. 190 191 Andrea Rohrbacher asked if a body shop usually has more un-drivable and damaged vehicles in storage than a 192 repair shop. 193 194 Michael Harvey answered that this is not necessarily the case. A repair deals with a blown engine and a body shop 195 deals with repairing dents, for example. He thinks that it is often the case that both body shops and repair shops 196 have a large collection of vehicles that are being repaired. In his opinion, there are not more vehicles in storage in a 197 greater amount than the other. 198 199 Lydia Wegman asked for confirmation that “Motor Vehicle Service Stations” will remain separate. 200 201 Michael Harvey answered yes, as of this point in time. 202 203 Michael Harvey continued presentation (page 136). He said that the County Attorney’s Office asked that Staff 204 consider dumping the terms “adult and child” from this land use definition of “Adult and Child Care & Educational 205 Facilities,” and just say “Care & Educational Facilities.” The County Attorney does not see a need to say “adult and 206 child,” but Mr. Harvey recognized that the Planning Board members went round and round at one meeting and 207 asked that the use type be “adult and child.” 208 209 Kim Piracci asked for the original wording. 210 211