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Q. Proposed Amendment: Distinguishing Piers from Docks Director Boling reviewed the information and recommendations contained in the memorandum above concerning this proposed amendment. Chairman Macht asked if the Commissioners had any questions; there were none. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Eric Ash, an attorney representing a private landowner, believed that the only issue was enforcement. He wanted to point out that the design of the pier, as a practical matter, is going to prevent its use as a dock. There is a 5' mean high water line limitation, which means that on someone of average height (standing in a boat) , the pier would be chest high and it was impossible to crawl up onto a pier from that height. Also, a continuous railing will go around the pier. The purpose of the 5' requirement is not just to prevent the pier from being used as a dock, but is also to permit sea grasses under it to get light in order to grow. He urged the Board to support staffs recommendation. The Chairman determined there were no other speakers and closed the hearing. There was CONSENSUS to agree with staff's recommendation. 11. Proposed Amendment: Home Occupations Director Boling reviewed the information and differences in the recommendations contained in the memorandum above concerning this proposed amendment. Chairman Macht asked if the Commissioners had any questions. In response to Commissioner Adams, Director Boling advised that two buses would be possible under the two non-resident vehicles as recommended by the PSAC. Director Boling thought that "two vehicles" came out of a case that went before the PZC which, after a lot of discussion, the members thought that was not really that bad. Deputy County Attorney William G. Collins H recalled the discussion also involved the fact that the employees' cars might also be parked in a two -car garage. April 19, 1999 15 BOOK �`- F'�G� 17