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Note: In the case of the "Hammond" comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning, that property was rezoned to RMH-8 (Residential Mobile Home up to 8 unitstacre). Under the existing RMH-8 district development requirements, where that site abuts the Kerr Center, a 40' wide Type "B" buffer with G opaque feature will be required. Therefore, where the Hammond and Kerr Center properties interface, the stricter RMH-8 buffer requirement will apply. Community Development Director Bob Keating explained that this revision came about due to the Hammond Comp Plan amendment involving the mobile home property with an agricultural research facility to the north The Commissioners discussed various types of buffers and the landscaping to be required. Commissioner Adams recommended extra requirements for buffers to protect the quality of agriculture in our County. Chairman Eggert wanted to know what the Commissioners thought about the nuisance disclaimer. Deputy County Attorney Will Collins advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the Florida Right to Farm Act, which protects against nuisance suits from neighbors who build after the fact and they felt it would be an unreasonable requirement. He felt that requiring private parties to go beyond the minimum requirements for zoning would be an unlawful delegation of the Board's authority to regulate zoning. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Debb Robinson, of Laurel Homes, felt she could speak on both sides of the issue as the regulations would impact her not only as a developer but also as a citrus farmer. She cited a development, Laurel Oaks, where she would have lost the entire rear line of lots with a 50 -foot buffer and felt that a 6 -foot landscape buffer or a fence would be an adequate regulation She also cited a lack of available irrigation when first developing a subdivision The existing agricultural districts in urban service areas will all eventually be residential. She asked the Board to stick with a Type B buffer and a 25 -foot setback. Robert Adair, Director of Kerr Center, stated that it is ironic that the Center works with growers in trying to mitigate nuisances and he is now in a position of trying to defend the station The noise levels on their sprayer were tested at 98 decibels from 40 feet away which is equivalent to a jackhammer. He felt that a barrier between homes and agricultural uses is a great idea due to spray MAY 20, 1997