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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-15-2021; 8-c - Voluntary Agricultural District Designation – Multiple Farms 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 15, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 8-c SUBJECT: Voluntary Agricultural District Designation — Multiple Farms DEPARTMENT: DEAPR — Soil and Water Conservation ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1) Applications and Maps David Stancil, (919) 245-2510 Peter Sandbeck, (919) 245-2517 PURPOSE: To consider applications from five (5) landowners/farms to certify qualifying farmland within the Caldwell, Cane Creek/Buckhorn, New Hope and White Cross Voluntary Agricultural Districts; and enroll the lands in the Orange County Farmland Preservation Program's Voluntary Agricultural District program. BACKGROUND: Orange County's Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program was started in 1992. To date there are 133 farms; in both the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) and the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) program; totaling 16,508 * acres. The County's Voluntary Farmland Protection Ordinance (VFPO) outlines a procedure for the Agricultural Preservation Board to review and approve applications for qualifying farmland, and to make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners concerning the establishment and modification of agricultural districts. Section VII of the VFPO contains the requirements for inclusion in a voluntary agricultural district. To be certified as qualifying farmland, a farm must: a) Be located in the unincorporated area of Orange County; b) Be engaged in Agriculture as that word is defined in NC GS 106-581.1 c) Be certified by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the United States Department of Agriculture as being a farm on which at least two-thirds of the land is composed of soils that are best suited for providing food, seed, fiber, forage, timber, forestry products, horticultural crops and oil seed crops; d) Be managed in accordance with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and NC Soil and Water Conservation Service defined erosion-control practices that are addressed to said highly-erodible land;and have a current conservation farm plan and/or forestry management plan associated with the current usages and owner; e) Be the subject of a non-binding conservation agreement, as defined in N.C.G.S. §121-35, between the County and the owner that prohibits non-farm use or development of such land for a period of at least ten years, except for the creation of not more than three lots that meet applicable County zoning and subdivision regulations. The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board reviewed the findings of the staff assessments for the attached applications for the Orange County Voluntary Agricultural District 2 program at its regular meeting in March 2021. All farm applications were reviewed and verified to have met or exceeded the minimum criteria for certification into the program. The Agricultural Preservation Board voted to recommend approval of the certification for these five (5) farms, and their inclusion in the Voluntary and/or the Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District programs. The certification documentation is on file in the DEAPR/Soil and Water Conservation District office. The farms are described briefly below: Brief Farm Descriptions: 1) Owners Annie and Dale Baggett have submitted an application to enroll two (2) parcels of land totaling 21.95 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District program (VAD) in the Caldwell Agricultural District. The Sunshine Lavender Farm produces lavender, blueberries, Christmas trees, pine straw and cherries. 2) Owners Martin and Rebekah Bohlen have submitted an application to enroll one (1) parcel of land totaling 24.89 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program in the White Cross Agricultural District. The farm operation includes managed woodland. 3) Owners Matt and Suzanne Case have submitted an application to enroll two (2) parcels of land totaling 204.2 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program in the Cane Creek/Buckhorn and White Cross Agricultural Districts. Clearwind Farm includes pasture, hay production, an equine-assisted learning center and managed forestry. 4) Owners Zachary and Ernest Dodson have submitted an application to enroll three (3) parcels of land totaling 22.5 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program in the New Hope Agricultural District. The farm operation includes managed forestry and woodland. 5) Owners Francine and Aaron Kelly have submitted an application to enroll one (1) parcel of land totaling 63.47 acres as qualifying farmland for the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program in the Caldwell Agricultural District. The farm operation includes tobacco, soybeans and managed forestry and woodland. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Voluntary Agricultural Districts are non-monetary and non-binding conservation agreements. Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural Districts are non-monetary and are binding 10-year conservation agreements. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. The Orange County Voluntary Agricultural District Program ordinance conserves, protects and encourages the preservation and improvement of agricultural land within the County boundaries as a critical component of the County's cultural and rural character and its economy by virtue of the production of food, fiber and other products. The purpose of this Ordinance is to reduce the 3 loss of productive and existing farmland by promoting agricultural values and the general welfare of the County, recognize the existence of important farmlands by seeking to minimize risks of nuisance suits that arise from the onset of other land uses, encourage participation in voluntary programs to preserve and protect farmland from non-farm development and increase identity and awareness of the agricultural community, and its role in the economic and cultural quality of life for all County residents. (From the Orange County Farmland Preservation/VAD program ordinance) RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board certify the five (5) farm properties noted above totaling 337 acres*; designate them as Voluntary Agricultural District farms within the Caldwell, Cane Creek/Buckhorn, Cedar Grove, New Hope and White Cross Voluntary Agricultural Districts; and enroll the lands in the Orange County Farmland Preservation Program's Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program. With approval of these farms, the Orange County Farmland Preservation program will have enrolled 138 farms, totaling 14,250 acres* in the VAD and 2,595* acres in the EVAD for a total of 16,845 acres* in the program. *acres are rounded numbers 4 Voluntary Agricultural Districts US a HENSLE > C IBOR ES m � Y O F' on$Fra in ally REEZ D Q OR ONO LAWS ORE Gqg c�q� HAWKI S A GK ell oz, c LI E IVE CH R H 5 Rg O r Z Dale&A efte Bagga tt v qP oy Q KE ION P y J LLS MILL 9 2i - J ° z Hi ti E ANON 9^ n er MEB ti Schley/ o v � a S- u z -"4 U 6 w W TEN r YBOROUG o L S OA L s G z �o JG� o �1P�0 C9 OLD f Q AVS` m U Cane r e Buck n g e rnest D y A T RMIN o so ft. e ope M� O Voluntary Agricultural Districts ICK S A/ -Participating farms P n -VAD applicants HITFIEL T �R� Streets H K DA B EU6AN �j Reservoirs and lakes OMunicipal boundary ° TEER learwind LC Ho � - STEAD "r in ebek BO OLD DU I' Co J o/ ,: c ICARRBORO - Q p CHAPEL HILL 0 0 Lu OLD G SB O 1 e Y S o z O ° U N 10 A of Map prepared by Land Records GIS BPendleton OC 12Q Date:6/3/2021 S:\MXD_Pr jects\DEAPR-VoluntaryAgDistricts\VAD_Designations.mxd 5 ec + { Ilia /2, Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible;sign and date the form, and return to: Orange County Dept. of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-2750 APPLICANT: Name: Dale &Annie Baggett Address: 4104 Millstone Road City: Hurdle Mills State: NC Zip Code: 27541 Phone Number(Day): 919-632-9910-D or (Evening): Same 919-414-498=- E-Mail: sunshinelavenderfarm@gmail.com PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s):4104 Millstone Road Agriculture District/Township: s CckICLAV'-H VA1� �C"'tce6yvvtTi, o-y Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 967766 0258 Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 0 o77ga&7�j6 Acres_ Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 'fi T:;O�P-nn L--V-L Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 07 7 - `552 ZAr es Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: -2- Does Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes:. No:X If"No", please complete last page of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes:X No: If"No", please complete last page of form Revised 1/28/2020 6 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD)conservation agreements are for a period of ten years. The landowner may revoke the agreement through a written request to the Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District(EVAD)conservation agreements are for a period of ten years, but cannot be revoked during the term of the agreement. EVAD enrollment, however, offers landowners additional benefits such as a higher percentage of cost-share funds under the Agricultural Cost Share Program. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or EVAD program. Please mark which designation you are requesting enrollment and sign below. / I [WE)ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE)ARE SEEKI G3 P IG A11(;1N AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT SIGNATURE (,Ei A h�tt „Z DATE A 7. ,?- OWNER[S] . 2-OWNERS] CERTIFICATION: I [We],the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that,to the best of my [our] knowledge,the foregoing application is complete and accurate. (All landowners or a designated representative of the family m ign this application.) f1�y - Sig nature:7�'" Date: / 7 2y• l/ Signature: Z &1 6 ­" Date: 7. 2k- Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Revised 1/28/2020 7 Please complete this section for general information about your farm and to help staff Update or develop a conservation pian for the farm. 1. How long have you owned and your farm? 20 years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? 20 years 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? 6 acres (estimate) 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? Predominantly lavender.Also buebarries,Christmas trees,Pines for straw,cherries 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? 5 acres(estimate) 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? 12 acres (estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years,would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes x no Volunteer opportunity: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board(APB)is made up of volunteers,who are interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. x Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. _ No,thank you- not at this time Signature:17 -141 For questions or more information, please contact: Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919)245-2750(Office) (919)644-3351'(fax) For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance,which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: http://librar\,.mwiicode.com/index.asgs?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. Revised 1/28/2020 8 5CHLEY RD 3 O� \ G'Z � J x by LAKE ORANGE RD j f j z� / _�... ( / �CANAAN CIR 7A '10 � i t � PHELPS RD �.w ( t a� zRzAlt , AV� KENION RDS v t _• Q- Q� y , HERMITAGE RD-- `..,moo 4tc,� sRjbG — SUMMEY LN \. OQ — a®% I / D'PELASANT DR r � 1 i STROUDS CREEK RD OR © �RO t ezo - .._ z y' �..__ j .o0 .� T ,p rocrcvLN GOVERNOR i3URKE RDS N �Z SHAWNEE DR / 70 fi�It, FRIENDSHIP LN 2 Cfi T ( / ( � P e Ro x H'ILLSBOROUGH i o i wooDLAwN DR rn ' C1, v I 0 fr RENCHER STGS' Dale and Annie Baggett ora . �� f; Voluntary Agricultural District opo cosiNELsST '� PIN 9877660258 (10.45 acres) PIN 9877656725 (11.5acres) P= `L°' tm ''` Exhibit Vicinity Map N l�• \ �\ x WE 1 inch = 3,338 feet s DEAPR - Baggett farm (21.95 acres) Land Records GIS Div. 02/04/2021 OC220K<O:\gishome\gisprojects\ land_resource\VAD_Site-Aerial-Vicinity.mxd � 'aR t t 1. ! A 7 c t H \�� ,~] �tiy��1• 1 X7.1' -��Y iyt r'.y a ...N o o Q 41 f � ' °0 0 o V6� �V b'�t����,7 .�•: r i:.i,y tyS *i.i w_ • Lra+l e w' N rS u ' ' -!`.{� �!` `; fEr ��� j j •�� .'� , Dale • Annie Baggett x VoluntaryAgricultural PIN . . 1 1 .45 acres) PIN 9877656725 :�1*t yJl4 il. Aerial • rf�► 1 inch 384 feet DEAPR Baggett farm (21.95 acres) Land Records GIS Div. 02/04/2021 OC220K<0Agishome\gisprojec1 10 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced'Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form, and return to: Orange County Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O, Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-2750 APPLICANT: Name: Martin and Rebekah Bohlen Address: 7309 Union Grove Church Road City: Hillsborough State:_,,.NC Zip Code: 27278 Phone Number(Day) 7/9•G2 5'Gb71 (Evening): I t G 3 to -7 E-Mail: Q-IF,5P-P—A N'Bo 0-L-&t4&&-v %At c. r.-�.. PROPERTY INFORMATION: $-z-4'? Property Location/Address(s): Dodsons Crossroads C KAPFL H-1 U.,NC *7 C1 G Agriculture District/Township: White Cross/Bingham Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 9850109647 Acres 24.89 Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN), Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: 24.89 ac Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes:. No: X if"No", please complete last page of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes:- �_ No: If"No", please complete last page of form 11 Please complete this section for general information about your farm and to help staff Update or develop a conservation plan for the farm. ?� hn 1. How long have you owned your farm? years-- 2. How long have you lived on your farm? n years 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? acres(estimate) 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? pa rc s t-v.• ' 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres(estimate) 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? 22 acres (estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes no Volunteer ol2gortunity:. The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board(APB) is made up of volunteers,who are I nterested in the counties'agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. K Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. No,thank you- not at this time. Signature: — _--.. For questions or more information, please contact: Orange County Department of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.Q. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919)245-2750(Office) (919)644-3351 (fax) For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance,which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: littt�://lit)rary tntinicodc,c ottl/tti(le .aF;pj?dipntld 14993 or staff can provide a copy for you. Updated Dec.2020 12 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) conservation agreements are for a period often years. The landowner may revoke the agreement through a written request to the Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board, A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the and of each ten-year term,the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District(EVAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years, but cannot be revoked during the term of the agreement. EVAD enrollment, however, offers landowners additional benefits such as a higher percentage of cost-share funds under the Agricultural Cost Share Program. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s)gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and 1 [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or EVAD program. Please mark which designation you are requesting enrollment and sign below. I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE]ARE SEEKINGDESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT Signature: 1"" d'` ---- DATE Print name: t "C_V- i-t '#>a-7't EW OWNER[S]CERTIFICATION: I [We],the applicant[s]and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my [our] knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate. (All landowners or a designated representative of the family may sign this application.) Signature: Date: V/11 Signature: Y_L w_ --�- Date: 3-1('2-1 Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: 13 �-.�...._�J,,---� _ V t - I P Ifn �N .. {- t' Q . w _ ITTON D _. �Hit r.i: - --- �y ( r~ -. _ ---r L r \ n fz � '� fry ON JITqt f l _ -ST 1 ._.��r Nt ELLS FOR[1 ` i J -' �=�m .� •f� '.--- � '! �- ! JU -x t /t �.1. Z -�{ ;-� �W rr:, r1 � Mr- � (�;SS --��' - �_ �_r ",}a ---• � w. _.. I �O SIS � --T tl _r - f I f , _. � Y1 I — - -� Martin & Rebekah Bohlen � � o �� o 1, PIN 9850109647 (24.89 acres) Voluntary AgriculturalDistrict _ . Exhibit A Vicinity Map _ N S 1 inch = 3,294 feet — Martin & Rebekah Bohlen (24.89 acres) DEAPR Land Records GIS Div. 03/11/2021 OC220K<S:\MXD_Projects\DEAPR- VoluntaryAgDistricts\VAD_Site-Aerial-Vicinity,mxd {I - i -.i „# r ��F ,;' i�"•"t ;+w ,,�,, �, �w � `..�i. �Xv��.tit.-)r:, •`• S f rt Y r. .:.~';r _ � .yam` ` •. s � ,..1 yh�..{1 + %1•'Y '1 .kt w ♦ 1 .Y- 7 6k; L - v, i r r �• q ' r.. „"�,W{E,.t �1 '+1 Y�." ' '��� tc. � !{••�F { +•Y�.'�1B •7 Martin & � • `^,y4",K"f..x '�n 1�'�v..�.�y r,.t��•°"r`a-..�,+�f,vn t: .� `w �.X�' '•C><� .,N, rt aD t i Rebekah Bohlen 9850109647 � r =rExhibit B Site Map OAX&MT 1 inch 531 feet Martin & Rebekah Bohlen RecordsLand • .• • j`: 15 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Cc)n0,c F: • Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; 1�0-f � Complete the form as completely as possible; sign and date the form, and return to: % 3 —2 3�; Orange County Dept. of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation f h Soil and Water Conservation Division p' ,,�; L , P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) C s� Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-2750 APPLICANT: f Name: 0,4 Gt S 2' 2 G�-+�1n� c r�cL !n� L C,C, (c�''t Address: City: Cw01 State: Zip Code: 7-? f b Phone Number(Day): (Evening): E-Mail: CSA �w, . 6'ug,1% PROPERTY INFORMATION: tfool Property Location/Ad dress(s): 1 761 Jai✓� iC- ( rot I �'�`t'7(�� " ' ( 2, 73f Agriculture District/Township: "�° t_� vuz. ���� ���w✓v� �/�'� 1't° Parcel Identification Number(PIN): (Do U 30 �SS10 9Acres .-. 9 Z Parcel Identification Number (PIN): R J q o o��LS�'Acres Parcel Identification Number (PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: �2 Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes:. No: If"No", please complete last page of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: y/ No: If"No", please complete last page of form Revised 1/28/2020 16 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years. The landowner may revoke the agreement through a written request to the Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s)gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) conservation agreements are for a period of ten years, but cannot be revoked during the term of the agreement. EVAD enrollment, however, offers landowners additional benefits such as a higher percentage of cost-share funds under the Agricultural Cost Share Program. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s)gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or EVAD program. Plea mark which designation you are requesting enrollment and sign below. 1 [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT SIGNATURE DATE IA � OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION: I [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my [our] knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate. (All landowners or a designated representative of he family may sign this application.) / Signature: Ar�_ Date: 1 /1L) 'Z- Jr / Signature: _—JE -+ t---.` Date: ` 2i( Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Revised. 1/28/2020 17 Please complete this section for general information about your farm and to help staff Update or develop a conservation plan for the farm. 1. How long have you owned and your farm? > years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? years 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? acres (estimate) 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? 0, MrnSc-(,,.. 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimate) 7. How many acres on your farm are used for wood land/forestry?^'v acres (estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes no Volunteer opportunity: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (APB)is made up of volunteers,who are interested in the counties' agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. Nes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. o, thank you- not at this time. Signature: `Z 1 For questions or more information, please contact: Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919)245-2750 (Office) (919)644-3351 (fax) For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: http://library.niunicode.coin/index.asox'?clientIdm 14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. Revised 1/28/2020 18 JUNIPER RD HOWARD T C,D FARMS RD y`t p n N BORLAND RD� U OQ�� T 2 \ t- qy 1 0 o ,. -�,_._.-_,_._;;��ti ,..�. , z. .ear ONA ..-------- CA -- r- }� A VN (I FREEDOM TRL Q..il .-." � o O �-,''-� (w� ,s p. -- I -- >r COYOTE LN _ O '`PURPLE DR MANOR DR C OO f �D A . 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W C S6pROgo 1 � ww� � n BOBCATRD� F �..�r Q� olt-= rr, q LOAN 4, WA y a 7�4 Y a v At fi v � w S 1 p�g i21DGf Clearwind Farm, LLC Y A EWOOD RRGz Voluntary Agricultural District � .ao > }" � �' MARKS LN U A G PIN 9840058256 (202.2 acres) WILSON RD 1 J PIN 9830958109 3.86 acres } ) J a\� Exhibit A Vicinity Maps N 1 inch = 5,875 feet S DEAPR - Clearwind farm (206.0 acres) Land Records GIS Div. 02/04/2021 O OC220K<O:\gishome\gisprojects\ land_reso urce\VAD_Site-Aerial-Vicinity.mxd 19 0,I", Cane +� Creek Reservoir l � y _ I•-' • ` '' �'� 9840058256; C TjK RD C rn w G MEADOWCRES,T DR O a Clearwind Farm, LLC Voluntary Agricultural District PIN 9840058256 (202.2 acres) PIN 9830958109 (3.86 acres) Aerial Map " 1 inch = 740 feet ® Clearwind farm (206.0 acres) DEAPR Land Records GIS Div. 02/04/2021 2017 Aerial OC220K<0:lgishome\gisprojects\ land_resource\VAD_Site-Aeria I-Vici n ity.mxd 20 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application, please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible; si n and date the form and return to: Orange County Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-2750 APPLICANT: Name: .Z cc c.(tiCc vt.j oC1C�'e Address: 1404 136v' ua-v4 V-4 City: k lls k k State: Nom- Zip Code: a�23 s Phone Number(Day); (Evening): E-Mail: 2!3WJSCM , c -nr2 r PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): e,,( + Wte nit Ic y Agriculture District/Township: Nel:�) ,�....4.. Z�,hdl ;/1 Parcel Identification Number(PIN): lOgOLE1 Acres 03 ,'S Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Moo-1l 0 37 (o Acres 5�- o to ~s,a w..Lp-«(Pnd shone' Parcel Identification Number(PIN): le b210 12 `f 2-- Acres wAs,) Non.. . Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: D s t#�is1a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or e NC Forest Servi Yes% No: If"No", please complete last page of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: No: if"No", please complete last page of form Revised 1/28/2020 21 Please complete this section for general information about your farm and to help staff Update or develop a conservation plan for the farm. 1. How long have you owned and your farm? 25 years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? years 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation? 3 acres (estimate) 4. What are the major crops you plant each year? LL, l 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? /0 J!5-acres (estimate) 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? /5 acres (estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years, would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes -X–no Volunteer opportunity: The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board(APB) is made up of volunteers,who are interested in the counties'agricultural concerns: protection, preservation, economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. _Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. No, thank you-not at this time. Signature: &/- . - — For questions or more information, please contact: Orange County Department of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919)245-2750(Office) (919)644-3351 (fax) For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance,which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: htt_p://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientld-14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. Revised 1/28/2020 22 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD)conservation agreements are for a period of ten years. The landowner may revoke the agreement through a written request to the Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board. A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s)gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD)conservation agreements are for a period of ten years, but cannot be revoked during the term of the agreement. EVAD enrollment, however, offers landowners additional benefits such as a higher percentage of cost-share funds under the Agricultural Cost Share Program. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s)gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or EVAD program. Please mark which designation you are requesting enrollment and sign below. I ME]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT SIGNATURE a"74-71— DATE OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION: I [We], the applicant[s] and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my[our] knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate. (All landowners or a designated representative of the family may sign this application.) Signature: Date: 01 ZL 2d z I Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Revised 1/28/2020 23 -, - - 'Y_- __"-___ � O � ��"` �� �'` <�� � � � jam..., •.. �/ � .`-i:;;:,�/ � ay r �� -r r t LAFAYE7TE�'. „ pC �` J Q � O �\\� �� ��` u`JASPERS LN ��ro Q. LL BYRDS_VILLE RD / �o � o � RDtOpgS �t, < RC1 HILLSBOROL y00� O � / \RIPPY LNt SrO o / C: I �HaESE DR ROCKY RUN LN 6 / I j -----I OO /�., CHEYENNE DR 1 WOODRIDGE Lh1 �1 % \' +fin m � Q f 1 CA MP 0 C j INN N 1 --BORLAND RD 2 _ p O p �O AR7IIUR MINN15 RD "" \ - o i �_.__ Q / 00 FREEDOM TRS/ MT SINAI RD GALILEAN TRL t �S Cw7VERY WAY JY` o ---- J r LEWIS RD, - COYOTE LN f _._ V,0 ID;k RK LN \\ I Q �...._.._ MANOR 1 CLYDE RD Voluntary Agricultural District \` Ernest G. Dodson Etal oc-.- ' PIN 862110376 (5.55 acres) r_..._. , PIN 9862104247 (22.67 acres) KRREN t Zachary G. Dodson __._ ^�wOODs PIN 9862101942 (3.0 acres) LU 1 . tEiiBaNresD Exhibit A Vicinity Map CV LN r a WOOD SAGE DR jlll � ��,, �WEAVER DAIRY RD�EXT MARiCiNS FDP RD/�\., CARRBORO LIZZIE LN CH�APELHIL',L _ N 5 1 inch = 3,709 feet - Dodson Farm (31.17 acres) DEAPR Land Records GIS Div. 02/03/2021 OC220K<01gishome\gisprojects\ land_resource\VAD_Site-Aeria l-Vicinity.mxd o - moo �R r o ------------ or ,o t{,t/bwhu, OKI lti 4 t•4� j{ yhy'¢. f 4 Y. t.y�ar 1.,4 3.. •K*4�(, 1'4 l�a �.�,, ���,t r +'•�bYv�`� 1+�.'t'' L'• � k�.. � F, I ".-'. '••t•,�' : �� k•'�y�\.rrka >'' f �ys:•y LE��':ti 14 loluntary Agricultural District ` 'j", Ernest G. Dodson Etal PIN 862110376 (5.55 acres) PIN 986210 Zachary G. � • • • , Now PIN 9862101942 1 Aerial • � �. 1 M 25 Application for Orange County Farmland Preservation Program Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District Program INSTRUCTIONS: Before completing the application,please review the VAD/EVAD brochure provided; Complete the form as completely as possible;sign and date the form, and return to: Orange County Dept.of Environment,Agriculture, Paries and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough,NC 27278 Phone: 919-245-2750 APPLICANT: Name: Rim 4 cor i K e Ns4 Address: 79-OL-1 L)CO (U_ 9-td-r City: e.r 11�l� T State: L Zip Code: L' Phone Number(Day): 3-3k -MV-�A3 (Evening) 3U, tr 6LI - 3[),,� S E-Mail. kJ-114 h, ( ) , ', (,Lr PROPERTY INFORMATION: Property Location/Address(s): 3!tI�t{,�ui1 I-��t,rd f e �{ I(S� /�c'_ aMq Agriculture District/Township:. C 0t(e=r (11 bye Lr,►151C1y Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 9 S?8j LSE L/ ��2 Acres 3, y Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Parcel Identification Number(PIN): Acres Total Number of Acres on all tracts of land: „ (1-1 �( " - Does this land have a plan on file with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service or the NC Forest Service? Yes:. No: xIf"No", please complete last page of form Is the land enrolled in Present Use Value taxation program with Orange County Tax Office? Yes: X _ No: If"No", please complete last page of form 26 CONSERVATION AGREEMENT DETAIL of VAD and EVAD: Voluntary Agricultural District(VAD)conservation agreements are for a period of ten years. The landowner may revoke the agreement through a written request to the Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board, A Conservation Agreement for land within a Voluntary Agricultural District shall be automatically renewed for an additional term of ten years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s) gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each ten-year term, the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional ten-year term unless notice of termination is given. Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District(EVAD)conservation agreements are for a period of ten years, but cannot be revoked during the term of the agreement. EVAD enrollment, however, offers landowners additional benefits such as a higher percentage of cost-share funds under the Agricultural Cost Share Program. A Conservation Agreement for an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District shall be deemed automatically renewed for an additional term of three years unless either the Agricultural Preservation Board or the landowner(s)gives written notice to the contrary prior to the termination date of the Conservation Agreement. At the end of each three-year term the Conservation Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional three-year term unless notice of termination is given. I [We] have read the Conservation Agreement details above and I [we] understand the benefits of the VAD and/or EVAD program. Please mark which designation you are requesting enrolknent and sign below. _I[VW]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT I [WE]ARE SEEKING DESIGNATION AS AN ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT SIGNATURE � -� � DATE OWNER[S] CERTIFICATION: I [We], the applicant[s]and landowner(s), hereby certify that, to the best of my[our] knowledge, the foregoing application is complete and accurate. (All landowners or a designated representative of the family may sign this application.) Signature:o -~ Date: z/2 5/ 2oRu Signature: - � Date: /I 41dj 4--w 0 Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date: 27 Please complete this section for general information about your farm and to help staff Update or develop a conservation plan for the farm. 1. How long have you owned and your farm? years 2. How long have you lived on your farm? years 3. How many acres on your farm are under cultivation?A 1 nacres(estimate) 4. Wh t pre the major crops you plant each year? 6. How many acres on your farm are used for pasture? acres (estimate) 7. How many acres on your farm are used for woodland/forestry? 3J-,3 atres(estimate) 8. If your family has owned and operated the farm over 100 years,would you be interested in the Century Farm Program? This is an Orange County and NC Dept. of Agriculture recognition program for family farms that have continued to farm for over 100 years. yes A no Volunteer oaportunit : The Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board(APB) is made up of volunteers,who are interested in the counties'agricultural concerns: protection, preservation,economic sustainability, and the future of farming and agricultural in Orange County. If you are interested in being a potential member of the Agricultural Preservation Board, please indicate and signing below. _Yes, please inform me when a position on the APB is available. No, thank you- not at this time. Signature: For questions or more information, please contact: Orange County Department of Environment,Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Soil and Water Conservation Division P.O. Box 8181 (306 Revere Road) Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919)245-2750(Office) (919)644-3351 (fax) For more detailed information about the Voluntary Farmland Program: Please refer to the Orange County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, which can be found in Chapter 48 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, at the following link: httL)://Iibraiy.ingnicgde.com/index.aspx?clientld=14983 or staff can provide a copy for you. Updated Dec.2019 28 NENSLEY.RD N Jl�L�. ?; /GRAY-RD i 0 ._. 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O a, � //✓'` > UNTRYAIRLN ro _ Y LEBANON.RD \ _....b t� nl/N ra AL7pN OR .4f?4,4 ✓ tel �l ,. ) R4N KNI ��" a �,4✓ -2� i { . .. ` i✓ t z. r GHT DR , CORNELIUS 57 �_, rtr� `� �v✓ 1 ) ....,! �. 1 VE tT` STR �UNIONST HILLSBOROUG.Hr �:►� e "I N KING ST � S N { 4 ��f�ANO 5�� � �✓�a 1-7 [tom Or� a GS _O: '40 Aaron and Francine Kelly LINO "RD ;, J Voluntary Agricultural District ,� a� , PIN 9889084989 (63.47 acres) H«`lry rcl w,�LTD V7 Exhibit A Vicinity Map IN 1 inch = 8,355 feet S - Aaron and Francine Kelly farm (63.47 acres) DEAPR Land Records GIS Div. 03/02/2021 O OC220K<OAgishome\gisprojects\ land_reso urce\VAD_Site-Aerial-Vicinity.mxd 11 4 4. ,y J.. 1 J J t, � M1 T ; 1 y � r w WIT, .'�1 ;' \ r 'b(' .ti"try_y•� , ! � qno ' Ir •J i+�iL 9:!� k9 •t i` Aaron Voluntary Agricultural PIN 9889084 989 (63.47 acres) ice: - Aerial . • 1 inch 367 feetAaron • Francine Kellyacres) Land Records GIS •