A26—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 28,1981 Brecknock farmers express zoning setback concerns FIVEPOINTVILLE - Because of the many small farms in Brecknock Township, farmers are seeking additional changes m proposed zoning setback requirements involving poultry or livestock operations and neigh boring residential dwellings The setback regulations emerged as a major concern of approximately 175 township far mers who attended a meeting in the Fivepointville Fire Hall Tuesday night The meeting, which was the second held recently to voice farmer concerns over proposed agricultural zoning regulations, included a discussion of zoning by Aaron Stauffer, Ephrata Township supervisor, and a review of changes made by Brecknock supervisors in the proposed up dated ordinance since the initial meeting of farmers Brecknock Township farmers are chiefly concerned with how setback requirements could affect future expansion of poultry and livestock operations As now proposed by the town ship, expansion of poultry or livestock operations located within 500 feet, but in no case less than 250 feet, of a dwelling would need to be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Hearing Board The Hearing Board, in determining whether the setback should be reduced to a figure down to the minimum of 250 feet, would con sider such factors as predominant wind direction and topographical Miller Equipment Co. 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RD 1, BECHTELSVILLE, PA 215-845-2911 Environmental Resources Concerning other sections of the proposed updated ordinance dealing with agricultural areas The section requiring that liquid manure be incorporated into the soil within 10 days of application now contains a clause stating if weather and soil conditions per mit Dead livestock, which must be properly disposed of within 48 hours, can be stored in a building or container m the interim Under the definition of farm ii lures as silos. n J •'* Consider alternatives before selling land QUARRYVILLE - Landowners who are offered what seems like a good price for their farmland should consider many factors before selling, points out B Wayne Kelly, extension farm management specialist at Penn State. 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MAIN ST., NEW HOLLAND, PA PHONE 717-354-4181 a m to noon and 1-3 p m. Monday through Thursday In his discussion, which sometimes included a combination of Pennsylvania Dutch dialect and English, Stauffer, of Ephrata Township, outlined the con servation of farmland and how it must be carried out in conjunction with development He also explained to the group how he became a supervisor and personally involved in such ac tivities as farmland preservation and zoning —sa trading one property for another is the only way to defer income tax on capital gains And don’t forget to consider the cost of holding land-perhaps the money could earn a greater return elsewhere Kelly says that if the offer is substantially more for land than it’s worth for agricultural uses, this is a good point to consider The greater income from the sale of the farm could bring an even greater return in some other investment '2) $50.00 Merchandise . Credit. 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