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Approved 9/6/17 7 318 Michael Harvey continued his presentation (page 151). 319 320 Kim Piracci noted a typo under “Medical Uses” where “Metal Health” should be “Mental Health.” 321 322 Michael Harvey thanked her for pointing it out and noted that will be corrected. He continued with his presentation 323 on Medical Uses and spoke about “Health Services.” He said that currently in Orange County “Health Services” are 324 restricted to certain square footage limitations. In April, Staff recommended that the Health Services categories 325 could be consolidated and described in Definitions, and this change is reflected in the Table. “Health Services” are 326 still defined by square footage, the current methodology described in Article 5 per district. The County Attorney has 327 not expressed a concern about these changes. 328 329 Lydia Wegman asked if the changes in the how “Retail” is defined is similar to “Health Services” with square 330 footage. 331 332 Michael Harvey explained that “Retail,” which was defined by travel trips per day, is now being defined by square 333 footage, and “Health Services” is following that, in an attempt to establish a universal methodology. 334 335 Michael Harvey explained to the Board that Commissioner Burroughs has requested a meeting with Staff to discuss 336 mental health and substance abuse centers in more detail. These centers are only allowed with a Class A Special 337 Use Permit, and even though Commissioner Burroughs understands the rationale for having a heightened level of 338 review, Mr. Harvey thinks that she will want to discuss other options . He will keep the Board advised about the 339 meeting and any related outcomes. 340 341 Michael Harvey continued with his presentation (page 151). The County Attorney’s Office is concerned about the 342 category “Veterinary Clinic, mobile.” This is an existing land use that allows a veterinarian to go through a process 343 to establish a mobile veterinarian clinic on a parcel of property where the vehicle could be parked, materials could 344 be stored, and administrative duties engaged in. However, the County Attorney is concerned that this set-up does 345 not establish a principal use of property and wants more information on the history of this land use. Staff is working 346 to provide more information, per the County Attorney’s request, but does not see a reason for this use to be 347 deleted. The example given was if Buddy was a veterinarian and wanted to turn his house into a mobile veterinary 348 clinic staging ground where items could be stored, where some staff could work, but he sees his animal clients by 349 driving to their homes. This is the purpose of this land use category and it was an idea supported by the elected 350 officials when working on agricultural service enterprise work several years ago. Mr. Harvey believes that the 351 County Attorney just wants more information as to why this use exists, and Staff will provide him with this. 352 353 Lydia Wegman asked if the County Attorney has any other free-standing objections to this use. 354 355 Michael Harvey responded that the County Attorney currently does not see this as a permitted use, so the details 356 from Staff will provide reason for this use to remain in the Table. 357 358 Lydia Wegman said that she understood. 359 360 Craig Benedict asked if a mobile veterinary clinic could be similar to a home occupation. 361 362 Michael Harvey answered that he is wary to include that use as allowable as a home occupation. Due to the level of 363 specificity in the development review requirements, and potential impacts that are not covered under the home 364 occupation special permitting process, he thinks it should be treated as a standalone use. 365 366 Michael Harvey continued presentation (page 152). The County Attorney’s Office has requested that “Race Track 367 (motorized, etc.) and Go-Kart Track Facilities” be changed to “Race Track Facilities.” Mr. Harvey’s only concern is 368 that the original category met legal sufficiency at the time it was adopted, but otherwise, he has no major objections 369 with the suggested change. 370