AGENDA DATE: 7/5/2017
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ZTA 2017-03 Review process for ZTA addressing swim, golf, tennis and similar athletic facilities in the Rural Areas
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Establish review process for ZTA addressing swim, golf, tennis and similar athletic facilities in the Rural Areas
ITEM TYPE: Consent Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Bill Fritz
PRESENTER (S): Bill Fritz
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: On April 5, 2017 the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution of intent to consider removing swim, golf, tennis and similar athletic facilities as a use permitted by special use permit in the Rural Areas zoning district and to establish grandfather provisions for existing swim, golf, tennis and similar athletic facilities.
STRATEGIC PLAN: • Engaged Citizens - Successfully engage citizens so that local government reflects their values and aspirations • Rural Area Character - Preserve the character of rural life with thriving farms and forests, traditional crossroad communities, and protected scenic areas, historic sites, and biodiversity
DISCUSSION: Unless otherwise directed by the Board staff proposes the following review process for ZTA 2017-03. Identification of stakeholders, which will include owners/operators of existing swim, golf, tennis and similar athletic facilities, and those with interest in Rural Areas development. Announce review process by use of A-mail, Citizen Advisory Council notices, press releases and other available methods. Hold an open house to provide information to interested parties by August 31, 2017. Assemble comments from open house and provide them to the Planning Commission in a September work session. Set a public hearing for Planning Commission consideration of the Zoning Text Amendment based on the outcome of the work session
BUDGET IMPACT: No budget impact is expected.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff will proceed with the outlined process unless directed otherwise by the Board.
ATTACHMENTS: None