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Item No. 3 PC: 4-21-88 MS-88-60 Page 4 of homesite divisions for owner-operators and the further fragmentation of the agricultural property. Thomas and Nancy Blackmun were the owners of the property. Based on the previous history and letters received from adjoining property owners expressing concern about the sub- division, Planning staff referred the application to the Planning Commission. POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: There are two main issues associated with this Minor Subdivision application: ( 1 ) qualifications as an owner-operator, and ( 2 ) the fragmentation of the agricultural parcel . Qualifications as an Owner-Operator : Section 9-4104(b) ( 1 ) states that "one parcel of land may be created for the purpose of financing a residence for not more than one ( 1 ) owner-operator of an agricultural enterprise. " An owner-operator is defined as an individual , firm, association, syndicate, partnership, or corporation having sufficient proprietary interest in property to exert direct control over its use and development in its day-to-day operations. On February 9, 1988 , Mr . Blackmun submitted a letter to the Planning Division that stated that he cannot be an owner- operator until such time as he is able to live on the premises. No substantiation that Mr. Blackmun has "direct control over day-to-day operations" has been submitted. Fragmentation of the Agricultural Parcel : This Minor Subdivision application would create the fifth home- site parcel out of a 40-acre parcel . Surrounding property owners have expressed their concern about the breakdown of this agricultural property. This proposal does not appear to be consistent with the agricultural principle which discourages the further fragmentation of agricultural land. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS : An Initial Study was prepared for this project on February 10, 1988, and no significant effects on the environment were iden- tified.