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The applicant provided a comprehensive overview of the different uses on surrounding lands within a ¼ mile of the subject property. They identified 9 AR-zoned parcels to the east, and 8 SA-zoned parcels, two of which appear to have farming operations. The applicants submitted a chart identifying the surrounding lands, including thorough comments about the potential impact on each property. The parcel to the west of the subject property is developed with one single-family dwelling. The applicants state there is no known history of farm use on this property, and there is a large vegetative buffer that shields the dwelling from the proposed event business. The parcel abutting the northern property line has an active equine farm operation. The applicants identified that the farm use is over 250 feet from the subject parcel, and it is buffered by a slope and heavy tree canopy. The parcel sou th is in farm use but is separated by Ballyntyne Rd and heavy vegetation. The parcel to the east is developed with a single-family dwelling and is not in farm use. The applicants state there is a well-maintained vegetative buffer between this dwelling and the subject parcel. The applicant has sufficiently described and identified agricultural uses in the immediate area. b. An assessment of the individual impacts to each farm and forest practice, and whether the proposed use is likely to have an important influence or effect on any of those practices. This assessment applies practice by practice and farm by farm; and The applicants indicate the greatest potential impact of the proposed event business is the noise related to it. A review of the properties within a ¼ mile radius identified only two parcels in active farm use. Based on the site’s physical characteristics, the nature of the proposed operations, and existing separation distances, it is anticipated that the proposed use will have no adverse noise impact on these lands. Furthermore, the applicants have agreed to adhere to the noise ordinance section of the Marion County Code. The subject property is buffered by substantial natural vegetation and topographic variations, which provide effective visual and physical separation from adjacent properties. Staff also had concerns about the traffic impact and conducted a site visit to evaluate the condition of the Ballyntyne Rd. This road was well maintained, and traffic is light, as it is a dead -end street. Furthermore, the applicants designated parking are for the event business is neatly paved and appears to be large enough to withstand all guests of the proposed events. There will be no congestion from parking on Ballyntyne Rd S. The proposed use will occur primarily indoors and is limited to 8 events annually. These limitations significantly reduce the potential for noise, traffic, or other external impacts. The criterion is met. c. An assessment of whether all identified impacts of the proposed use when considered together could have a significant impact to any farm or forest operation in the surrounding area in a manner that is likely to have an important influence or effect on that operation. When considered collectively, the characteristics of the subject site and the operational parameters of the proposed use demonstrate that no significant impact to surrounding farm or forest operations is likely. The identified parcels in farm use are both predominately timbered and each with a dwelling situated well over 200 feet from the subject property line. The principal structure for the proposed use is similarly set back approximately 200 feet, creating a minimum building-to-building separation of 400 feet. In addition, substantial natural vegetation and topographic features provide effective visual and noise buffering. The proposed events will occur primarily indoors and be limited to eight times per year, further minimizing potential disturbance. Given these factors, the proposal will not have an important influence or effect on the viability, productivity, or lawful operation of the surrounding farm or forest uses. The criterion is met. d. For purposes of this subsection, examples of potential impacts for consideration may include but are not limited to traffic, water availability and delivery, introduction of weeds or pests, damage to crops or livestock, litter, trespass, reduction in crop yields, or flooding. The applicant recognizes that concerns such as traffic, water availability, introduction of weeds or pests, damage to crops or livestock, litter, trespass, reduction in crop yields, and flooding may be considered in evaluating potential impacts to nearby farm or forest uses. Preventative measures have been incorporated into the project design and operations to ensure these concerns are avoided or minimized. Traffic will be limited to short periods immediately before and after scheduled events, and clear, written