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181 made the property unsuitable for residential purposes and that some commercial uses were permitted in the current ARR zoning. He stated the location of the office would create no change in the traffic pattern for trucks on Kirkwood Drive as it would not be routine for the trucks to stop at the office. He did note, however, that there would be a reduction in traffic on Kirkwood Drive with the administrative staff no longer traveling the street. In conclusion, Mr. Alexander stated the trucking company would be willing to accept a Planned Development Overlay (PDO) for the property. Mr. Bryce Moore, resident of the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision, presented a petition signed by 50 residents opposing the rezoning. He expressed such concerns as the short sight distance on Highway 73, the safety of the school 'buses at the intersection of Highway 73 and KirkwoOd Drive, the existence of spot zoning, the extension of a nonconforming use in their community outside the company's present facilities, the establish- ment of a precedence for further business encroachment which would be detrimental to the residential neighborhood, and the increase of litter and noise in the community. Mr. Tony Bridgeman, resident of the community, also objected to the rezoning, stating the area would become more congested with truckers stopping at the office for bills of lading. He further expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed sale of the property tO the trucking company by Mr. Charlie Sehorn who had developed the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision. Mr. Robert Amos, resident of the community, expressed concern regarding the business traffic and the number of school buses which travel Kirkwood Drive. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Hamby and unanimously carried, the Board denied Petition 85-05 by Charlie Sehorn to rezone property at Highway 73 and Kirkwood Drive from ARR to 0-I. (16) Petition 85-16. Vic Goodman and Ray Goodman, township 4, Winecoff School Road and Orphanage Road, Map/PIN 5612-51-5663. Wishes to rezone from R-9 to C-3/PDO. This request was approved 4 to 1. The Board felt this could be a suitable site for the Farmer's Market, and the PDO limitations would protect the surrounding residential areas. Mr. Thomas B. Robinson, Planning Director, presented information relating to a Planned Development Overlay (PDO) district and reviewed the staff report regarding the proposed PDO for the establishment of the farmers market. He recommended approval of the proposed PDO with restrictions to protect the surrounding area. Reverend Gary Durfee, minister of the Flowe-Harris Presbyterian Church and spokesman for a number of area residents and users of the Winecoff Community, objected to the proposed regional farmers market. He stated the residents were not against farmers or a market but were opposed to the location of the proposed market in their residential community. Reverend Durfee expressed concern that the increase of car and truck traffic caused by the market would slow the response time for emergency vehicles serving that area as well as endanger the safety of both children traveling to area schools and persons participating in community activities at the local churches, Five Oaks Nursing Home, and the Church of God Orphanage In conclusion, he stated the proposed farmers market would present a great potential for negative impact on the residential community and asked that the rezoning petition be denied. Mr. Jim Fisher, member of the Winecoff School Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) Board, expressed concern regarding the increased traffic count in the area and the safety of those children traveling to Winecoff School during the school year and participating in the summer recreational program at the school. He reported that a recent one-half hour traffic count at the intersection of Winecoff School Road and Orphanage Road totaled 400 cars and 15 school buses. Ms. Renee Long, homeowner of the Winecoff Community, stated concerns of heavy trafic, increased litter, and the break up of a residential community. Mr. George Kafka reported there was a petition signed by over 400 residents who were opposed to the location of the farmers market at that site. He stated in his opinion officials of the Piedmont Farmers Market should honor their statement that they did not wish to locate in a community where they were not wanted.