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�t Morrow suggested "I agree to voluntarily preserve and protect the conservation values of the property by prohibiting substantial non -farm use that alters the agricultural character of the property for a period of ten years from the date of signing this agreement." Stancil suggested that the APB come up with a working list of what "substantial non -farm use is, without creating a new zoning ordinance. A selection of different wordings were discussed at length concluding with the following: MOTION: Kleese motioned to modify the application language: "If certified by the Agricultural Preservation Board and approved by the Board of Commissioners, I agree.to sustain, promote and encourage agriculture in the district. The purpose of creation of a district is to support protection against nuisance suits, undesired non -farm development and other negative impacts on participating farms." "I agree to voluntarily preserve and protect the conservation values of the property by prohibiting substantial non -farm use that alters the agricultural character of the property for a period of ten years from the date of signing this agreement, except for the creation of not more than three (3) residential lots that meet applicable zoning and or subdivision regulations." Seconded by Mandell. VOTE: Unanimous The APB agreed to forward to the County Attorney for review. ITEM #5. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION a. Follow -up from May 2nd Joint Meeting The APB discussed the May Joint Meeting with the Planning Board and Historic Preservation Commission. Kleese suggested that having one -page handouts explaining what the different groups are doing and more inclusive discussion topics would benefit future joint meeting agendas. b. 2001 -2002 Adopted Lands Legacy Annual Action Plan Stancil noted that the BOCC has adopted the Lands Legacy Annual Action Plan 2001 -02 and referenced the "Farmland Conservation Easement" on the Priority List (working with OWASA or the Soil and Water District to acquire a second farmland conservation easement in Cane Creek, Back Creek or Upper Eno watershed) as primary interest for the APB. The intention is to use funds from the Lands legacy Fund and apply for N.C. Farmland Preservation Trust Fund grant (if available) for remainder. In the fall we will be looking at identifying willing sellers and preparing grant submittal for the December 1St grant cycle. C. Upcoming Joint Meeting on Forestry (with Soil and Water Board and Commission for the Environment) Stancil noted that the joint meeting of the Soil and Water Board of Supervisors, Commission for the Environment and Agricultural Preservation Board to discuss the proposed cooperative forestry program is scheduled for August 13, 2001. Mandell asked for a copy of the proposed forestry program. Stancil promised to distribute prior to the joint meeting and explained that the proposed Draft May 16, 2001 3