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F E 411987 BOOK 67 1) Metal working and casting; does not comply with section 25 (d) (6) h.: Equipment processes. No equipment or - process shall be used in such home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the premises; 2) Contractor's office and storage; does not comply with section 25 (D) (6) d. Outdoor display or storage; 3) Lawn mower and small engine sales, service and repair; does not comply with section 25 (D) (6) b. Merchandise. No stock in trade shall be displayed or sold on the premises. The staff feels that the proposed home occupation uses are inconsistent with the current ordinance. In addition, staff does - not feel that the proposed uses can meet criterion (B) (4) (e) (4) of the proposed_ ordinance which states that: "(4) traffic is not generated in excess of that customary for residential uses." The proposed uses would increase the amount of traffic in the area., resulting in an increase in truck and heavy equipment traffic, and would increase noise and other adverse characteristics. This increased traffic would -not only have an adverse impact on this area, but would impact the residential area between the ROSE -4 area and Roseland Road to the north. Legally established commercial uses in this area are grandfathered in. This amendment would allow many more commercial uses to be established in this area. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysiq, the .staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission feel that the proposed home occupations are inconsistent with the current home occupation regulations of the County's Zoning Ordinance and recommend that this ordinance not be approved. Richard Shearer, Chief of Long -Range Planning, presented staff's recommendation for denial of the request for expansion of uses. Commissioner Bird asked why this is County -initiated, and Mr. Shearer explained that the Board directed staff to look at this and come back with an ordinance and a recommendation for the Planning & Zoning Commission. He noted that the Board did not indicate at that time that they would necessarily approve the expansion of uses just that they wanted to be able to take a look at it. This came up when the ROSE -4 zoning district was created in November. Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter.. Attorney Michael O'Haire, representing.a number of property owners in the just established ROSE -4 District, believed he has , -a. 44