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meeting, in comments and questions asked, we were somewhat contradictory information. Some people there felt that there was a need in the Cabarrus Station community for more businesses and services. Mr. Marshall said they went over with the citizens what businesses and services were permitted in the LDR and MDR districts, which are the two zoning districts covering that area. Some citizens felt that there should not be any zoning control, it should be up to the individual property owners what they did with their property. There were some that felt that there should be more flexibility and a more wider range of uses permitted to them. In particular, they cited as issues the fact that commercial property along Highway 24/27 and Highway 601, which are the primary commercial areas in the Midland community, that property there was probably not available. If it was available, it was too expensive for the average business or service owner, particularly those who are just beginning to open a business. The other thing that was cited, was with the construction of the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, that there was going to be a need to increase the tax base in that area to help pay for that treatment plant and also to justify its operation. There were recommendations that we look at increasing commercial zoning within that area. Mr. Marshall said as a result of the review of the comments at the meeting, those mailed to us, and looking again at the overall infrastruction and zoning pattern in the area, we are not recommending and changes being made to the existing Midland Area Plan. He said he has given the board an addendum that will be added to the plan in the future. He asked if the board decides to go forward with that, that they adopt it in the fo~m of a motion since the Midland Area Plan does serve as a policy guide to the board in making decisions on land use in that area. The Chair stated that this is not a public hearing, but she asked if anyone here tonight would like to make a comment to please come forward. No citizens made any comments. Mr. Jeter asked if this was merely a report or is it something that requires action on. -- The Chair stated that it does require action. The board will vote on whether to accept the recommendations from the staff. The Chair said since this review request came from the Commissioners, the staff has been looking at this to see if there will be any changes made. The staff is saying no changes are needed, so the board's function is to vote as to whether or not to approve their recommendation. Mr. Hill said what is the alternative to that motion? He said if they are recommending no changes, then the alternative would be that there are a set of changes or recommendations at some level to be considered.