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470 However, he reported he planned to vote against the rezoning, statihg that appears°to be the wish of the residents. He pointed out that the Board could put conditions on the special use which would benefit all the residents. Also, Commisstonec Ntblock addressed the issue of other commercial zoning in the area and future changes in conditional uses. Ms. LaUrie Feeney, resident of the Britley Subdivision, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. ~She stated she does see Mr. Plott's property in the wintertime and somewhmt during the summer. Ms. Feeney commented that the video was very selective in recording the various sites of the neighborhood. She expressed concern that commercial property in the area would cause the property values to decrease. Stmting that current regulations are not being enforced, Ms. Feeney asked what would prevent Mr.'Plott from continuing to break the rules. According to Ms. Feeney, the area residents are far more in number and profit to the county than Mr. Plottv.s business. Mr. David Feeney, resident of the Britley Subdivision, agreed with Commissioner Olio-Mills that this is a zoning issue. In regards to Commissioner NtblockVs statement, he stated that the residents have to rely on the County to deny the commercial rezoning as well as protect them in the future. Mr. Feeney stated that the business has doubled, if not tripled, during the past two years. Also, he reported the signage has changed and the property recontoured in order for Mr. Plott to eXpand the products he sells. If the rezoning is denied, Mr. Feeney stated that someone from the Planning and Zoning Department should inspect Mr. Plott~s property as of today and restrict Mr. Plott in his present use for all future growth. He expressed concern about future commercial rezoning in the area and the devaluation of his property. In conclusion, Mr. Feeney asked that the Board deny the rezontng and make Mr. Plott live up to the restrictions which are on his property. Ms. Vicky Wood, 20oyear resident of the area, advised that Mr.'Plott~s trucks do not bother her; however, she stated that she does not want the commercial zoning in the area. She suggested that the noise is not from Mr. Plott~s trucks, but from trucks bringing fill material to a nearby church. Ms. Wood stated the rezoning issue started as a personal vendetta and has escalated since that time. She expressed concern for the "oldtimers" and other area residents who do not live in the developments or have expensive homes. Ms. Dee Ward, resident of the Bradford Park Subdivision, objected to the location of a commercial zone near her residence and questioned the lack of enforcement of current regulations. She stated there are over 150 persons present at the meeting who will help to enforce the zoning regulations. She asked the Board to enforce the scope of Mr. Plott~s business as it was in 1993. Ms. Madeline L. Caesar expressed concern that the zoning regulations have not been enforced and the business has expanded beyond its original scope. Stating that approval of the rezoning would benchmark what is allowed and not allowed, she questioned the enforcement of future regulations. Ms. Dee Ward complained that persons in the Britley subdivision have no benefit of any city utilities and that the property taxes go only to the schools, police and fire protection. She commented the rezoning would set a precedent and would make it easier to submit rezoning requests in the future. Mr. Ed Small commented on the efforts of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Planning staff to help the property owners and Mr. Plott. He expressed concern about a decrease in property values if the rezoning is approved and the difficulty in enforcing the conditions recommended by the Planning staff. According to Mr. Small, the residents want the best use of the land in a medium density residential district with limited signage and operation of the business as it was operated in 1993. He asked the Board to decide on the issue of commercial zoning at this time and decide on conditions and what can be enforced at a later date. In conclusion, Mr. Boger stated the residents feel it is in the best interest of their neighborhood to leave the zoning as it is at the present time. Chairman Barnhart asked Mr. Howell if the petitioner agrees to the conditions recommended by the Planning staff and listed by Mr. Newton earlier in the meeting.