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Planning Director Stan Boling went over the 4 changes to the Land Development Regulations. Chairman Eggert noted that the Memorandum omitted the word "retail" from the 3' line of Item No. 1, Commercial Nurseries in Agricultural Districts, and Director Boling advised that it is included in the proposed ordinance. The Chairman opened the public hearing regarding Item No. 1, Commercial Nurseries in Agricultural Districts, and asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding this matter. Mike Rhoads, the owner of The Landscape Stop on 510, stated that the County has issued a combination license to him for 3 years and he felt some time should be allowed to relocate his retail operation. His whole life is invested in this business and he is not disputing that changes should be made but asked for a 6 -month period to relocate Director Boling explained to the Board that Mr. Rhoads' business is a commercial operation in an agriculturally zoned district. He believed that Mr. Rhoads had reference to an occupational license which was issued for the past 3 years which does not absolve him from the responsibility of operating in an appropriately zoned area. Chairman Eggert stated that several of the Commissioners have been in the nursery business and understand that the relocation would take some time but felt that 6 months is too long. Commissioner Tippin thought 2 months would be sufficient but agreed to allow 3 months. Mr. Rhoads felt 3 months would be fair. Chairman Eggert asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding Item No. 1. There being none, she closed the public hearing. Chairman Eggert directed staff to make a special note giving Mr. Rhoads 3 months to establish a new retail part of his nursery. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board, by a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Adams being absent) unanimously approved Item No. 1 as submitted by staff. DECEMBER 16, 1997 r -21- �ti��