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SEp 17 1997 wax .8 ' 7 i�AH Discussion ensued regarding exactly what would be required of property owners, and the Board agreed this needed further study and should be discussed again. 3. Small Lot Subdivisions - Section 33 Planning Director Stan Boling explained that this proposed amendment would allow for smaller than normal size lots to be established. The main features are that it would not go through the special exception process; it would go through Planning & Zoning where these criteria would be reviewed. This procedure will make it a lot quicker in terms of approval. These smaller lots would be allowed only in areas where we have both water and sewer and where we have special setbacks where this type of development would abut a normal lot -size type of development. 4. Accessory Single Family Dwelling Units - Section 32 Planning Director Stan Boling explained that this amendment would allow accessory dwelling everywhere that a residential home is allowed and would be an administrative permit use. That means it is not a special exception, does not go through public hearing but does go to Planning & Zoning Commission for approval. Director Keating reported that Professional Services Advisory Committee recommended approval. Planning & Zoning Commission was deadlocked on this because of concerns expressed that this use may not result in a lot of affordable housing, and allowing a second unit on a lot could cause a- crowding effect in a neighborhood. Director Keating stated that all the criteria are laid out to narrow down and address the concerns. Staff recommends approval. 5. Transient Merchant Seafood Sales - Section 35 Planning Director Stan Boling explained that this proposed amendment to the ordinance is in consideration of a request by Mr. Anthony for a satellite seafood sales operation as a roadside operation, which would fall under a transient merchant category. Right now the County allows two types of transient merchant operations: historical and resource, which include fruit and vegetables, and seasonal, which include Christmas trees and fireworks. Seafood sales would be another category of retail sales which could occur as a roadside operation. Commissioner Scurlock asked about opening the door to other types of roadside sales operations, such as beef, because Florida is a major producer of beef cattle. Director Boling stated that staff is also concerned about other types being allowed. Planning & Zoning urged approval of 22 _ M