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12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />19 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />79 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />37 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />47 <br />48 <br />49 <br />50 <br />51 <br />52 <br />Geoffrey Gledhill said that the use value taxation program does not mean that structures <br />are of under the zoning requirements or the bullding permit requirements. They are not related <br />Building requirements for bona fide farms are different but not because of the use value tax program. <br />There are some farm buildings that can be built without permits, but net all term buildings. The use value <br />mass to the activity you use the property for and haw much money you make from the activity. lines <br />nothing to do with the buildings that are located on the property. <br />Commissioner Carey clarified that the time limit for a Special Use Permit Is six years and <br />Craig Benedict said that this applies is all class A, historic property, non-maidential used. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that because of the short timeframe for this Special Use <br />Permit it is important to follow through on this renewal. However, she is interested in finding another <br />categoryfor Reba and Rwes to ft. <br />Craig Benedict said that he agrees there is a need to create a Category that would better <br />fit Reba and Roses' situation. <br />Commissioner Gordon taste that there should be different requirements or built in <br />considerations for something that already exists like a Special Use Permit. <br />JaM Shelton Green snake on behalf of Reba and Roses. Shemelsmatshelsoneofthe <br />largest consumers of Reba and Roses. Shereadapreparedstatement She lives in Orange County, <br />but has a Mebane address, She lives closer to three large chain garden centers, but her choice of <br />garden canters has been Reba and Roses. She said that the philosophy of Reba and Rases as <br />translated to her has been one of collaboration. She said that Orange County was very biassed to have <br />a community-based modeled business that tens to operate out of its relationship to its consumers, not <br />only for gain, but also for sustenance. She asked the County Commissioners to support and encourage <br />venues like Reba and Roses by modifying processes that are restrictive and punitive. <br />Chair Halklotis observed that because of field trips made by students to Reba and Roses <br />by some agricultural and horticultural classes at Orange High School, female enrollment has increased <br />dramatically in these types of classes that have welding. These students are making garden sculptures <br />and selling them. <br />Annie Hassell said that she has been in Hillsborough for 2 Y years and has had a lot of <br />dealings with Reba and Roses. She thinks that this glues Orange County an opportunity to support small <br />businesses because It Is an unusual business and is giving a great deal to the Community. <br />Commissioner Jacobs suggested that Laura Baldwin serve on the Pool <br />Development Commission because this task force needs women and small business owners. <br />Commissioner Brown suggested moving ahead on Commissioner Gordon '8 suggestion <br />to come Up with some creative response to this particular situation. Craig Benedict said that staff could <br />do something independent of this and work on a new Category. <br />John Link volunteered the Economic Development staff to work with Planning staff to <br />move expeditiously on this. <br />Geoffrey Gledhill said if the County Commissioners change the regulations so that a <br />special use permit Is not required for Reba and Roses, then Reba and Roses woultl be able to operate <br />under that use.