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182 Mr. Glenn White, resident of the Winecoff Community and member of the Youth League Program, objected to the market and stated officials would not release information relating to the market nor to their funding sources. He stated in his opinion the Zoning Ordinance prohibits the use of public funding to maintain a Planned Development Overlay district. In conclusion, Mr. White asked for studies to be made to determine the impact of the proposed farmers market on the Winecoff Community. Mr. Ron Hanson, President of the Piedmont Farmers Market Association and Chairman of the Planning Committee responsible for site selection, presented plans for the the proposed farmers market which will serve the counties of Rowan, Iredell, and Cabarrus. He stated the purpose of the non-profit organization was to assist farmers to become profitable by changing from the small grains and tobacco business to the growth of fresh fruits and vegetables. In conclusion, Mr. Hanson presented petitions containing approximately 600 names in support of the proposed farmers market. Mr. Phillip H. Smith, Sr., President of the Concord/Cabarrus County Chamber of Commerce, read a letter of endorsement from the Chamber for the establishment of a regional farmers market as proposed by the "Piedmont Farmers Market, Inc." Mr. Ralph Bonds, farmer and Cabarrus County Director of the North Carolina Agriculture Foundation, stated farmers needed to produce horticulture crops in order to survive. He asked for the rezoning to allow the establishment of the farmers market which would provide a place for farmers to market their produce. Mr. William L. Mills, III, attorney representing the Piedmont Farmers Market Association, reviewed the location of the C-3 and R-9 zones located in the Winecoff Community and stated the C-3/PDO would provide a buffer between the residential and commercial property. He contended that traffic would not be a problem as the market would be limited to retail sales only. He presented a petition which he stated contained 40 signatures of residents of the vicinity of the proposed farmers market in support of the rezoning of the property. A resident of the community stated in his opinion the farmers market should be located on the Agricultural Fairgrounds. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhardt, seconded by Commissioner Hamby with Commissioners Hamby, Payne, and Barnhardt and Chairman Lentz voting for and Commissioner Upright voting against, the Board granted approval of Petition of 85-16 by Vic Goodman and Ray Goodman for the rezoning of property at Winecoff School Road and Orphanage Road, Map/PIN 5612-51-5663, from R-9 to C-3/PDO with the following restrictions on the use of the property. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF PROPERTY C-3/PDO Petition 85-16 USES PERMITTED The property is to be used for a farmers market to sell produce and agricultural products. The site would also possibly be used to provide agriculture related extension services and agricultural uses necessary for preparation of area produce such as a home canning facility, a pecan and pea shelling facility, etc. RESTRICTIONS (1) Undisturbed 50 feet buffer around entire property. (2) Limit access to one main access point off Winecoff School Road. (3) Maximum impermeable surface as percent of lot size is 60%. (4) Maximum structural coverage as percent of lot size is 50%. (5) Livestock sales are not permitted. (6) Majority of farmers market activity shall be limited to retail sales. (7) Large tractor trailer trucks are prohibited from using this facility to bring in produce to sell except on a very limited occasional basis. (8) If a portion or all of the subject property is sold off or is not purchased for use as a farmers market and related uses, that portion