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Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes January 21~ 1993 Paqe 10 because he cannot jeopardize the value of undeveloped property by inadequate or poor quality of early development. They think that both of those factors present a unique characteristic of this rezoning request. Mr. Bradshaw said what the board is dealing with tonight in this rezoning request is really a very unique opportunity they feel to do something for this community. They believe this proposal will assure quality development of the area in question, and is consistent with the small area plan which they approved recently. He then introduced Mr. Larry Best of Land Design to the Board. Mr. Larry Best, Land Design, addressed the Board stating there are several things about the plan that the neighborhood thought were inappropriate. The primary issue is the idea of bringing in a certain integration of land use into the County, the idea of quality employment, the idea of residential development which is consistent with the Weddington corridor and the third element they felt was really important in the terms of a integrated plan, was the ability to provide a certain level of local services both to the people employed there as well as the residents. Mr. Best said one of the concerns from the traffic report was a provision of additional right-of-way along Weddington Road. The plan has a note that says "at the time of initial development, they will cause to be dedicated another 10 feet of right-of-way on the southside of Weddington Road." The traffic study says they would like to reduce the number of curb-cuts on Weddington Road and the petitioners have modified the plan to do that. Dr. Hartgen asked Mr. Best what kind of commercial activity is the board looking at? Mr. Best said the planning staff and the reSidents in that area felt that 42 acres of commercial was to much. They have reduced that down to 18 acres. They are trying to find a way that people can have the opportunity to reach basic services in a localized area without having to leave the employment area or the residential area. Mr. Amos said he would like to ask for clarification, with this R-15 special use, are they only talking about those things that are outright permitted, not conditionals. Or are they talking about all uses including conditional ones automatically being approved.