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large lots due to septic suitability. Because <br />of this, there is a loss of open space and the <br />rural uses that are characteristic of the area. <br />Additionally, commercial and industrial <br />growth has been slow or non-existent until <br />very recently. This lack of growth means <br />that some services and adequate <br />employment opportunities are not available. <br /> <br />Residential development is of mixed type <br />and cost, and there is dispute about what <br />type is appropriate. New homes throughout <br />the area are on one acre lots or greater. <br />These homes vary greatly in cost and are <br />mixed between site built and manufactured <br />housing. Residents felt that limits should be <br />placed on mobile home park development, <br />although not on mobile homes placed on <br />individual lots. There was concern that <br />without sewer service, the only affordable <br />housing in the area would be mobile homes. <br /> <br />Commercial and Industrial <br />The prevailing opinion is that both <br />commercial and industrial development are <br />appropriate and that they should be <br />encouraged. Proper areas for this type of <br />development should be designated and these <br />designated areas should be adhered to. The <br />construction of needed services was felt to <br />be the best form of encouragement. <br /> <br />In recent years, some residents have opposed <br />a couple commercial rezoning requests <br />along US 601, near Jim Sossoman Road, <br />stating the desire to keep the area rural and <br />residential. In another case in the Cabarms <br />Station area, residents views were mixed <br />whether more or less businesses should be <br />allowed in that area. In all of these cases, <br />planning staff has had to explain to residents <br />that some business uses are allowed in the <br />residential zoning districts. Planning staff <br /> <br />and commission members must carefully <br />analyze rezoning requests in the future and <br />make decisions that are in accordance with <br />this Plan and the Future Land Use Map. <br /> <br />Residents voiced a strong need for <br />commercial businesses such as restaurants, a <br />grocery store, a drug store and other retail <br />shops. They are very excited about the new <br />medical center, that will include a pharmacy <br />and is planned to open in early 1998. <br />Residents also seem supportive of the new <br />Coming plant, primarily because of the jobs <br />it will provide and the other businesses and <br />residents it will likely draw to the area. <br /> <br />Public Facilities <br />There were varying degrees of response to <br />the need for the development of public <br />facilities. All types of parks and recreational <br />facilities are desired by the residents. Also <br />an ambulance station, library, and <br />community center were important to them. <br />They expressed the need for places for <br />teenagers and senior citizens to congregate <br />for activities, etc. <br /> <br />Rural Character <br />The issue of preservation of rural character <br />was raised by residents and staff. There was <br />almost unanimous agreement that the area's <br />character and heritage should be preserved <br />where possible. Limiting residential density <br />was one way that was suggested to help <br />accomplish this. <br /> <br />UTILITY ISSUES <br /> <br />Beyond the basic statements that expanded <br />public sewer service and water distribution <br />are needed, were the issues of where <br />services should be extended and how they <br /> <br />15 <br /> <br /> <br />