Agenda - 03-08-1993 - III-J; VAD - Klopfer

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D G3 22 (A copy of the abstract information including application, vicinity map, certifications from SCS and Tax Supervisor, Staff checklist, Draft Conservation Agreement and Land Records Report is in the permanent agenda file in the Planning Department. ) The Planning Staff recommends that the property of Claude L. Hughes, Jr. be certified as qualifying farmland and recommended for designation as a voluntary agricultural district. Stewart asked if there is any reason that the property should not be designated as a voluntary agricultural district. Collins responded no. MOTION: Hunter moved approval as recommended by the Planning Staff. Seconded by Stewart. VOTE: Unanimous. c. Peter H. and Martha S . Klopfer - Qualifying Farmland Certification and Voluntary Agricultural District Designation Presentation by Marvin Collins. (A copy of the abstract information including application, vicinity map, certifications from SCS and Tax Supervisor, Staff checklist, Draft Conservation Agreement and Land Records Report is in the permanent agenda file in the Planning Department. ) The Planning Staff recommends that the property of Peter H. and Martha S. Klopfer be certified as qualifying farmland and recommended for designation as a voluntary agricultural district. MOTION: Nutter moved approval as recommended by the Planning Staff. Seconded by Walters. VOTE: Unanimous. Collins stated that the annual report to the Department of Agriculture will be included in the March 17 agenda packet. Collins noted that with the addition of agricultural districts, the Board should consider expanding membership to insure that all of the districts are represented. Collins reported that he had been contacted by Deborah Bowers with Farmland Preservation Report expressing interest in writing an article on Orange County's efforts toward farmland preservation.