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352 maps showing the location of the property and reviewed the Staff Analysis. He listed the following information concerning Petition 97-11: (1) The stated purpose for the rezoning was to provide additional industrial property in a growing industrial area of the county; (2) Public water and sewer are available in the area; (3) The Corning plant is being constructed just to the north of the property; (4) The Midland Area Plan identifies the Wallace Road/U.S. 601 area as the prime industrial area in the Midland area; and (5) Staff recommended approval of the rezontng. Mr. Clifton briefly addressed the issue of industrial development in the Midland area, including the construction of the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and the installation of water and sewer lines to serve that area of the county. Chairman Casper opened the public hearing on Petition 97-11 at 7:14 P.M. and asked if anyone wished to address the Board regarding the rezoning request. Mr. Danny A. Love of 15554 Highway 601, South, Midland, spoke in opposition to Petition 97~11. He cited concerns regarding the following: (1) Location of additional industrial property in the area; (2) Adequacy of buffering requirements to protect adjoining property owners; (3) Residents having to live with the unknown about the type of development planned for the property; and (4) Growth in the Midland area. In conclusion, Mr. Love stated in his opinion the rezoning is not justified and asked the Board to deny the rezoning request. Mr. Joe Eudy, resident of 15620 Highway 601, South, Midland, and adjacent property owner, opposed the rezoning. He questioned the need for the rezoning as well as the adequacy of water and sewer facilities to serve additional industrial property. Mr. Eudy stated there is in excess of 300 acres of undeveloped general industrial property in the area and the Muddy Greek Wastewater Treatment plant will be over capacity with the construction of the new medical facility and new Corning plant. In conclusion, Mr. Eudy complained about the lack of services provided by his County tax dollars. Mr. Mark Eudy of 15425 Highway 601, South, Midland, objected to the rezoning. Stating he can see the property from his home, he expressed concern that the rezoning will decrease the value of his home. Also, Mr. Eudy questioned how much additional land in the area will be rezoned. Mr. Ed Hill, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, reported the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the rezoning by a 7 to 2 vote on June 19. He stated the property is adjacent to the Corning property and fronts on a road that supports industrial development. Mr. William Eudy of 15475 Highway 601, South, Midland, opposed the rezoning and stated in his opinion the rezoning would cause his property to depreciate. He complained about the lack of services from his County tax dollars. Mr. Larry Baker of 15201 Highway 601, Midland, opposed the rezoning. He expressed concern that industrial zoning keeps "inching~ into homes of families who live in the community. According to Mr. Baker, the new Corning plant is enough burden on the community for what the residents are receiving from their tax dollars. There was no one else to address the Board, and Chairman Casper closed the public hearing at 7:36 P.M. In response to questions regarding transitional zoning, Mr. Marshall explained that the County does not have a true pyramid type of zoning. However, he stated there are buffering requirements to protect adjoining property owners. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Niblock with Commissioners Mills and Niblock and Chairman Casper voting for and Commissioner Carpenter voting against, the Board approved Petition 97-11 as presented to rezone 81.6 acres of property (Map/PIN 5543-44-1315 and 5543~33-2556) ovrned by Robert and Donna Wallace located off U. S. Highway 601 South from Low Density Residential to General Industrial. Zonin8 Text Amendment - Petition 96-06(T) Relative to Wireless Telecommunication Services - Public Hearin~ - 7:00 P.M.