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• NOTE. This is the alternative supported by the AAC and incorporated into the current LDR amendment proposal (see attachment #6). _ 2. Establish a rooster per acre standard (e.g. 1 rooster per acre) . OPTION: also establish a specialty farm threshold and conditions (see #1 above). NOTE: This was the alternative initially proposed by staff and rejected by the PSAC (Professional Services Advisory Committee) at its September 25' meeting. Specifically, what was proposed at that time was the following: One (1) rooster per 2.5 acres. Over 10 roosters constitutes a "specialty farm". "Specialty farms" provide an agricultural buffer around a designated rooster area that is set back 600' from property lines (requires 40 acre tract). 3. Establish a rooster to hen ratio (e.g. no more than 1 rooster per 4 hens). OPTION: also establish a "specialty farm" threshold and conditions (see #1 above). 4. Establish noise standards for agricultural areas to be applied to all agricultural uses. (Currently, agricultural zoning districts are specifically exempt from the county's noise ordinance requirements). NOTE: This option was recommended by the PSAC. 5. Allow specialty farms in A-2 (10 acre minimum) and A-3 (20 acre minimum) zoning districts only. These types of alternatives were discussed by the PSAC, the AAC, and the PZC. The recommendations of those committees, the Commission, and staff are as follows: • PSAC Recommendation: Deny the originally proposed LDR amendment (1 rooster per 2.5 acres, over 10 roosters constitutes a "specialty farm", require a 600' setback and agricultural buffer), and have the Agricultural Advisory Committee consider a noise ordinance in agricultural areas. • AAC Recommendation: Adopt an LDR amendment defining operations with 25 or more roosters as a "specialty farm" requiring a conditional use permit (e.g. administrative permit) and a 75 foot setback with a Type "B" buffer. • PZC Recommendation: Voted 3-2 to deny the proposed amendment. ■ Staff Recommendation: Based upon the AAC recommendation, adopt an LDR amendment defining operations with 25 or more roosters as a "specialty farm" requiring administrative Permit approval in the A-1, A-2, and A-3 districts. Require a 75' setback between property boundaries and designated rooster areas or a 30' setback if roosters are kept in an enclosed, sound proofed structure. Also, require a Type `B" buffer with 6' opaque feature (same as active agricultural buffer) between the designated rooster area and site boundaries. OCTOBER 24, 2000 -71- 0 'A