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January 20, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1148 Option four would be to look at difference classes of zoning and take those designations and maybe not change those particular classes. The Board would also have the option of using the Utility Service Boundary line as a line of consideration and then not amending anything to the west of that line since most of that would end up being annexed into Concord upon development. She stated she would be happy to answer any questions. She also stated the Board does have the maps; the zoning map, Land Use Map with the densities and the current zoning, proposed zoning and Land Use with density on it. For the benefit of the viewing audience, Vice Chairman Mynatt asked Ms. Morris to clarify the regulations for a minor subdivision and asked if there are size limits on lots. Ms. Morris responded that there are limitations. She said the ordinance does establish a minor subdivision process which allows someone to subdivide a parcel or divide a parcel up to five times. She said if you will remember in your APF (Adequate Public Facilities) Ordinance, minor subdivisions are exempt so they are allowed up to five lots and there are some standards that they have to meet. One of those standards is that they have to be able to show that the lot can support well and septic. She said typically, that means it is a one acre lot minimum and the ordinance does put forth that one acre minimum. If they did not have road frontage, she said they could do a private road and subdivide up to five lots off of that new private street. Or they could get five lots if they have existing frontage, five lots from that particular frontage. If they tried to do six lots however, she said then it would be considered a major subdivision and it would have to go to the Planning and Zoning Board. The five lot subdivision is considered a minor and it is handled administratively. Commissioner Carruth pointed out that although dividing property for your children is the most common reason for creating a minor subdivision, the ordinance does not restrict to whom the lots are created for. For example, he said the property owner may choose to work with a contractor to build five separate homes on five lots for non family members. Ms. Morris responded in the affirmative. She used an example of a property owner that owns a 20-acre tract, cuts five 2-acre lots out of the tract which leaves a 10-acre parcel. However, if 10-acre track is further divided, she said it becomes a major subdivision. She further stated there is no restriction on family relation for minor subdivisions. Commissioner Carruth asked if I had two acres of land, could I get present use value assessment on that property or does it have to be a larger size tract. Ms. Morris asked, "Based on the Zoning Ordinance" Commissioner Carruth asked the minimum size for an agriculturally-zoned area. John Day, County Manager, announced the minimum size is ten acres. Chairman White asked if there were any more questions for Ms. Morris. Commissioner Carruth said he had a couple more questions. After mentioning the notification process where letters were sent out to all property owners and adjacent property owners, signs were erected and notices were advertised in the newspaper, he asked, what is the difference in the notification for the rezoning versus the notification for the Land Use Plan. Ms. Morris reported the land use plan process was advertised in the newspaper. However, she said state statutes do not have any type of regulatory process established for the adoption of a land use plan and the County is not required to send individual notifications. However, she said several mailings were. sent out as far as the process and participating in the process. In addition, she said the public hearing was advertised in the newspaper and telephone calls were made to encourage attendance. Further, she said the public hearing dates and times were announced at the meetings so citizens attend if they were interested in speaking for or against the plan. Chairman White asked if there were additional questions. Commissioner Privette asked if he purchased ten acres and built a residence on that land, does he have to use the rest for farming.