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JAN 1`d 1989 BOOK 75 `,,E 616 Currently, the county's zoning code uses the standard industrial classification (SIC) code to identify uses allowed in various zoning districts. By using general SIC classifications, uses are grouped into broad categories. Generally, those SIC categories relating to manufacturing operations are limited to industrial districts by the zoning code. However, some manufacturing uses have characteristics which are similar to heavy commercial uses and may not need to be limited to industrial areas. The applicant contends that is the case in this instance. In requesting that the stamping and cutting of non-metallic seals and gaskets be permitted in the CH, Heavy Commercial district, the applicant has provided staff with both product and process information. This information indicates that the non-metallic materials used in this operation include fiberous paper, cork, rubber and plastic. These materials are provided by other manufacturers and no mixing, batching, extrusion, molding or production of materials, occurs on site. The materials are provided in roll or sheet form and finished by use of hydraulic or pneumatic cutting and stamping presses. Upon completion of these operations, there remains the finished product and the cut waste of the original material. On December 8, 1988, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of this request. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS In analyzing this request, it is necessary to consider the purpose and intent of the CH district and compare these to the characteristics of the proposed use. The CH, Heavy Commercial District has as part of its purpose and intent to provide areas for establishments engaging in wholesale trade, major repair services and restricted light manufacturing. Specific industrial uses which are permitted include food and beverage production, furniture and fixtures manufacturing and repair, and printing and publishing industries. More intensive industrial uses such as fruit and vegetable juice extraction and packing are permitted as special exceptions. Currently, industrial uses involving rubber and miscellaneous plastics products are permitted in the IL, Light Industrial District. In reviewing this request, staff considered the possible adverse impacts which would likely occur as the result of this type of activity. Primary concern would include noise, odor or fumes, heat, smoke and other air pollution. The process involved is basically a stamping operation which could be considered similar to many printing press or paper cutting processes. Because the process does not involve the production of any materials, there is little likelihood of the production of toxic or obnoxious heat, fumes or similar types of pollution to occur. The CH district has in place several criteria requiring separation and buffering of uses from residential districts. These standards are the same as those included in the IL district. Therefore, the proposed use will not adversely impact adjacent residential areas. Other characteristics of the proposed use, including traffic generation, loading activity, and solid waste production, are similar to existing CH uses and are addressed on a case by case basis through the site plan approval process. 16b