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Special Exception Use Permit Petition Submitted by Robert Grange (SE2502)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Special Exception Request:
Special Exception Use Permit for a Farmers Market
General Location:
North of County Line Road, west of Peach Tree Drive, approximately 360’ from the intersection of Peach Tree Drive and County Line Road.
Parcel Key Number:
01150765
Summary of Applicant’s Request:
The petitioner is requesting a Special Exception Use Permit approval to establish a weekend only farmers’ market. The proposed will feature a diverse selection of products and serve as a platform for local farmers, artisans, and small businesses to showcase their goods. The market will feature a variety of family friendly vendors offering a broad range of items including but not limited to, pet items, crafts, plants, prepared food, and swap meet goods. The site will include designated vendor stalls, shaded seating areas, and clearly marked signage to ensure easy navigation for all visitors.
In addition to the farmers market, the site will host a variety of complementary activities, including live music, car meets, and family-friendly attractions within the on-site fun park. Planned amenities include miniature golf, a video game room, batting cages, and go-kart facilities. During market hours, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., a market manager will be on site to oversee operations, including vendor selection, space allocation, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Based on the potential traffic concerns and lack of historical data for this type of use, staff is recommending converting the application to a Conditional Use Permit with an expiration date of one year after approval.
Planning and Zoning Commission Action:
On July 14, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to postpone the petitioner’s request for a Special Exception Use Permit for a Farmers Market to the August 11, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting due to the petitioner not being present.
On August 11, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to postpone the petitioner’s request for a Special Exception Use Permit for a Farmers Market to the September 8, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to allow staff the opportunity to review the petitioner’s revised master plan and for the petitioner to coordinate with staff on any revisions they are seeking to propose.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
A matter of policy. There is no financial impact.
LEGAL NOTE
The Planning and Zoning Commission has jurisdiction over the subject application; the Commission has the ability to approve special exceptions with appropriate conditions and safeguards or deny special exceptions not in harmony with the Land Development Regulations. The Applicable Criteria for a special exception are contained in Appendix A, (Zoning Code) Article V, Section 8. The Special Exception must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission convert the Special Exception request to a Conditional Use Permit request based upon the need for future evaluation by the County Engineer to determine traffic impacts with conditions.