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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 20, 2001 Action Agen~ t Item No. d SUBJECT: Reconsideration of Request for Assessment of Civil Penalties - M. Henry Wilson Zoning Violation DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution of Reconsideration for Assessment of Civil Penalties - M_ Henry Wilson Zoning Violation See February 20, 2001 Abstract for original Information (Under Separate Cover) INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom King, Planner II, ext. 2$07 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-~L501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To reconsider the approval of the assessment of civil penalties far a continuing zoning violation. BACKGROUND: Mr. Wilson is currently in violation of Section 4.3 (Permitted Use Table) and Section i;.23.1 (Land Use Restrictions) of the Orange County. N.C. Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, Section 4.3 does not allow for the operation of a motor vehicle and repair garage in the RB Zoning District. A Motor Vehicle Repair Garage is defined as: "[A]n establishment where the following services are available: major mechanical repairs, including engine overhaul, and transmission work. Repair garages can also offer services similar to service stations.° Section 6.23.1 of the Zoning Ordinance lists specific uses which are not allowed in certain watershed areas. Under this Section, "no commercial or industrial uses" are permitted in the UNIV-PW. The Board of Commissioners, at their February 20, 2001, meeting voted three (3) to two (2) to approve the assessment of civil penalties for a continuing zoning violation. The assessment of $100.00 per day was to begin on January B, 2001, and continue until the violation is abated.