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114 MEETING NOTES ADDENDUM to Neighborhood Information Meeting Report Form Issues Discussed at Meeting Summary of Introduction to Project Ryan Moffitt, counsel for the Applicant, called the meeting to order with an introduction and explanation of the purpose for the meeting: The Nest at 54 West, LLC had purchased the 21.5-acre property at 6811 Hwy 54 West and intended to develop it for a lodging and community retreat center. Mr. Moffitt further explained that in order to move forward with the proposed lodging and retreat center operation, County Ordinances required the Applicant to secure a Special Use Permit to permit Host-Occupied Short Term Rental and Retreat Center uses. He continued in providing information on the current zoning of the property and a general overview of the nature of the applied-for special uses being permitted in the existing zoning district, assuming the SUP was approved and issued. Additionally, Mr. Moffitt outlined the manner in which the evidentiary hearing would be conducted, providing that the Applicant would present evidence in support of it's SUP request, with the opportunity for individuals with proper standing given the opportunity to present evidence in opposition to the request. The evidentiary review standards were also outlined. Following Mr. Moffitt's presentation, Applicant representative Rebecca Sorensen pp presented on the particulars of the Project, with a display of the site plan, lodging and retreat concept. The presentation included the Applicant's history in selecting and purchasing the project property and the planning, vision and initial work on site to prepare for the project, Ms. Sorensen also provided information on the Renaissance Faire concept which the Applicant intends for the project to host, through a third-party non-profit, on an annual basis. Project engineer Bobby Tucker of Bodhi Land and Design followed Ms. Sorensen's presentation with an introduction of himself and his design and engineering philosophy and the manner in which that philosophy is applied to the project site plan. In particular, the design reflects a low-impact project that is dictated foremost by the existing natural characteristics of the land. Mr. Tucker provided a detailed overview of the features of the project as reflected in the site plan and the justification for the way in which the structural improvements and natural features are arranged as shown on the plan. Summary of Attendee Questions and Comments Following the Applicant presentation, the floor was opened for questions and comments from attendees, the following is a general offering of the feedback received: Interest in the business model for the lodging operation and community center; 1 24293A-000001/457545 v1