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1. 1 Crauford Goodwin asked about the logic of this change and said that it seems that the concern is z the taking of the right and compensating the property owner in some way. Craig Benedict said that the 3 consequence would be that a neighbor would see that a business might move closer or adjacent to a 4 person's property line. He said that the neighbor would receive a notification of any changes made. 5 Commissioner Gordon asked about the question of what to do with abandoned property. Craig 6 Benedict said that the EC-5 standards do not follow the rule that after 180 days, the use would be lost. ~ It is hoped that road improvements would be made in Orange County that may involve a widening of a S road of the expansion of an intersection. He foresees this as a problem far some businesses in the 9 future. If a person abandons the business and later wants to reopen, they would have to meet the new 1o standards and setbacks. 11 Commissioner Gordon asked Craig Benedict to'put in writing the impacts that would be 12 considered. 13 Chair Carey asked about a situation which prevents a property from being continued in its 14 intended use if it would revert back to the surrounding land use and Craig Benedict said that it would 1S revert back to the least intensive use. However, the applicant could ask for a rezoning. 16 Commissioner Brown clarified that what this would do is keep the small businesses. She feels it is 17 an improvement to offer an initiative far improving the property. is .. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Brown to refer item C- 19 1-b to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no 20 sooner'than June 29, 2000. 21 VOTE: UNANIMOUS 22 23 c. Orange. County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Amendments 24 Craig Benedict said that Christy Anspach of the Erosion Control Department is here tonight 25 and has contributed a large amount of work towards these changes. This ordinance is not part of the 26 zoning ,text or subdivision text. It is a freestanding ordinance. These rules are ones that have been 27 created at the state level and it is up to the County to put them into the ordinance. He summarized the 2s changes made to the ordinance. The ordinance does not apply to certain land disturbing activities 29 which have to do with agriculture. There are also exemptions for forest land and mining activities. He 3o said that the erosion control plan had to match other environmental issues that are attached to the site. 31 Some of the notices of violations and penalties have been amended as well. 32 33 UESTION5 f=ROM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OR PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS 34 Commissioner Gordon said that gender neutral language should be used throughout. She asked 35 about page one regarding forestlands and the forest practice guidelines that relate to water quality. 36 Craig Benedict said that there were different guidelines for the state because of th,e preservation of 37 agriculture and fares#ry., The County's guidelines are more stringent. 38 Commissioner Gordon asked about section 18 and the erosion control plan and about the 39 utilization of ditches for the purpose of de-watering ar lowering the water table. Craig Benedict said that 4o it was a notification provision so that the Division of Water Quality could know if this type of land 41 disturbance activity could lower the water table that might affect the farm operation or wells in the area. 42 Commissioner Gordon made reference to page three and the deadline for reviewing a plan. She 43 said that it seems that this language sounded very similar to the other language that was just revised. 44 Craig Benedict said that this refers to staff restrictions for a time frame versus an elected body. 45 Commissioner Gordon asked that the issues about the ditches and the forestry be brought to the a6 Commission far the Environment for their information. 47 Commissioner Jacobs suggested that the staff analyze the forest practice guidelines related to 48 water quality and share comments with the boards before they are submitted. 49 Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 16, item h, "Consideration of applicant's past 5o performance", and made an editorial change. S1 Crauford Goodwin asked for a definition of plants and animals use for the man. Craig Benedict 52 feels the list is wide open -any plants and animals useful to humans.