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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 2021 changes had been too narrow in scope and would stymie agricultural businesses. Commissioner Moss stated her support for maintaining the integrity of agricultural land. In answer to Vice Chairman O'Bryan's query, Code Enforcement Chief Andy Sobczak advised that grandfathered businesses could be repaired but not expanded. Community Development Director Phil Matson added that in the event a grandfathered business was destroyed, it could not be rebuilt. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the best way to plan the future of agricultural -zoned land and protect legitimate supporting uses, while also allowing prospective residents to anticipate the types of allowable businesses. Commissioner Earman suggested that just eliminating new lawn care businesses, while grandfathering existing ones, would address the original complaint brought before the Board. Director Matson provided information on the county's matrix of allowable agricultural accessory businesses, as well as clarifying the impact of grandfathering existing businesses. A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, to amend the county code to eliminate lawn mowing services from the allowable accessory uses on agricultural -zoned land. With a motion on the floor, Director Matson requested input from the Board regarding their preferred version of the several draft amendments to the code presented at the March 3, 2020 Board meeting. Commissioner Adams and Vice Chairman O'Bryan continued discussing the legacy of eliminating currently allowable businesses, and the limitations imposed on grandfathered businesses. The following people addressed the Board: Kelley Stolze - Caribbean Lawn and Landscaping Spencer Simmons, 7350 37th Street Ken Hendrix, 6220 1st Street SW Jodi Velde, 6300 1st Street SW Joseph Paladin, Black Swan Consulting Brett Hall - Creative Landscaping Brian Quant- 7020 37th Street Brian Stolze - Caribbean Lawn and Landscaping An agreement was reached to postpone a vote until Commissioners and staff had the opportunity to communicate clearly on specific details, as well as long-term objectives. Commissioner Earman withdrew his motion, stating he would like the chance to work with Director Matson and the residents who were in attendance to speak before the Board. He agreed that the visioning process may be a more appropriate time to discuss the future of agricultural -zoned land, and noted that the item would return if discussions proved it had merit. Tabled Indian River County Florida Page 28