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OCT 14 1987 BOOK 69 FA;F 699 non -conforming provision in the ordinance does not preclude it from being sold. It could be passed on to the family, but if the business was abandoned for a period of 90 days, it could not be reestablished. Planner David Nearing showed slides of some of the existing uses located within the ROSE -4 area, which included storage of material for smelting of lead and making of sinkers, chain saw sharpening, lawn mower repair, as well as storage of equipment. Chairman Scurlock wanted to discuss the alleged 43 existing home occupational uses, and asked staff how comfortable they felt with the number of businesses they have identified. Mr. Nearing noted that staff has identified 5 business that have had occupational licenses as of June, 1987, and identified two more businesses by driving through the area. They understand, however, that one of those has ceased doing business since that time. Commissioner Eggert asked how many were identified back in January, 1987, because alternatives #1, 2 and 4 all speak to a date of January 24, 1987 for existing businesses. time. Mr. Nearing advised that at least 4 were identified at that Commissioner Bird asked how difficult it would be for those businesses to comply with the setback and screening requirements, and Mr. Nearing felt, for the most part, the compliance would be fairly substantial as some of the businesses may have non- conforming structures located within the required area of setbacks and a majority of them would have to provide some type 10 of buffering. In addition, they would have to submit a site - plan. County Attorney Vitunac announced that he has in his hand a _ copy of a letter written by Fred Mensing, which seems to threaten members of the Roseland Homeowners Association about personal liability and lawsuit. He assured those present that they have every right to speak tonight without fear of being named in a 10