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~ Thera were no questions from Planning Board members, 2 3 Jahn Link made reference to page 10 and comparing the old with the new procedure and asked a about the BOCC work session. Craig Benedict said that each item would be presented at a work 5 session before beginning the process of public input. John Link feels it is a goad idea. However, 6 typically work session agendas are full. He wonders if this is workable. ~ Craig Benedict clarified that the notice of the public hearing would follow the item being introduced S at a work session. He wants, in some way, to notify the County Commissioners that the process has 9 begun on a specific item or issue. to ~ A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to refer item 11 C-1-a to the~Planning Board for a recommendation to be retumed to the Board of Commissioners no 12 sooner than June 29, 2000. 13 VOTE: UNANIMOUS 14 i5 ~ b. Section 4,2.12 Existing Commercial ~ V (EC-5) 15 Craig Benedict explained that there were 113 separate existing commercial uses, known 17 as EC-5, The Planning staff is suggesting that under extreme circumstances, small existing commercial 18 parcels, less than one acre, would be able to shift from one let to an adjacent one. This would be 19 allowed under a list of ten criteria. The criteria are listed in the agenda. This would allow for the 20 continuation of the commercial use in the future. Any change in the operation would have to meet new 21 standards. He made reference to the criteria and said that if an EC-5 district is wiped off the map, 22 reduced, or becomes non-functional based on some sort of right of-way taking that is in excess of what 23 is required by the comprehensive plan, the property owner would not be able to purchase other land. 24 25 UESTIONS FROM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OR PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS 26 Commissioner Gordon made reference to page 12, item "C" that reads, "Existing district shall be 27 eliminated and retumed to the zoning of surrounding land. If the old district is adjacent to more than zs one district, the tract shall be retumed to the lower use category." She asked for further explanation. 29 Craig Benedict said that it means that if a portion of the district is made non-functional and they will lose 3o the rights they have of a porkian of the land, that portion of the land would have to revert back to the 31 use designation of the adjacent property. Craig Benedict said that this language would be reworded. 32 Commissioner Gordon asked about item "D" an the same page and asked why expansion would 33 be allowed. Craig Benedict said that this was in~respanse to a cancem to encourage the property 34 owners to redo their building and this would provide an incentive for their potential conversion and 35 adherence to the strict regulations. 35 Commissioner Gordon suggested using an additional square footage allowance as an incentive. 37 She asked if the EC-5 was allowed by right or by condemnation and how it would be decided if the land 38 was condemned whether or not there was an impact on adjacent properties. Craig Benedict said that 39 the process for EC-5 is that if the property owner wants to change the zoning district by purchasing 4o additional property that notification would be given to the neighbors and the County Commissioners 41 would approve through the. regular rezoning process. 42 Commissioner Brown asked of the 113 EC-5 uses how many were operational and Craig Benedict 43 did not know. He has received complaints an quite a few of these propertles. 44 Karen Ban'aws said that it feels that something has happened to bring this item forward. Craig a5 Benedict said that the best way to address a regulatory change is to address it comprehensively 46 instead of doing it far one ar two people who have requested that this be reviewed for changes. He 4"l said that he has received requests from same of the owners of EG5 properties to expand or change 48 their business in same way. He said that right now there were not enough regulations in the code to 49 direct what the future building should ,look like. He hopes to have some standards for some 5o consistency, 51 Karen Barrows clarified that Craig Benedict has received some inquiries from businesses and also sz same complaints from citizens and Craig Benedict verified this.