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213 Dr. Nancy Randall, Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission, presented the proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment. She also pointed out that significant changes had been made to the development plan since the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planner, presented the Staff Analysis and reviewed the developmental plan for the project. He further discussed the goals of the Western Area Plan and the conditions required to make the general development plan compatible with the Western Area Plan. Chairman Carpenter opened the public hearing for Petition 93-01 and asked if anyone were present who wished to speak either for or against the proposed rezoning. The following persons indicated they wished to speak during the public hearing and were affirmed by the Clerk to the Board: David Seitz, Bob Smith, Richard Olsen, Paul Friday, Steve Sabol, Dianne Scott, Joe Shambo, Bob Bradshaw, Meg Neelon, Riley Scott, and Buck Wicklund, and David Harton. Mr. Bob Bradshaw, representing the petitioner, and Ms. Meg Neelon of Land Design, outlined the project proposed by the Propst family. Ms. Neelon reviewed drawings of the proposed development and pointed out the changes which had been made since the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Mr. Bradshaw presented a letter from Frank and William Niblock, developers of adjoining property to the west of the project, indicating their support of the petition. Mr. David Seitz of Carriage Downs Subdivision opposed the rezoning petition, stating that the petitioner had not addressed transportation concerns of area residents. He stated in his opinion there was no need for commercial development in the area and urged the Board to maintain the Western Area Plan. Mr. Bob Smith, resident of the Freedom Acres Subdivision and a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, stated the petition should go back to the Commission for review due to the major changes which had occurred. Speaking as a resident of the area, he stated in his opinion the Western Area Plan should be maintained. Mr. Richard Olsen of 904 Coachhouse Lane objected to the rezoning and also cited traffic concerns in the area. He further stated in his opinion the development building review committee should include area property owners. Mr. Paul Friday of Chadmore Lane asked that the petition be remanded back to the Planning and Zoning Commission, He stated in his opinion that development in the area should remain consistent with the Western Area Plan. Mr. Steve Sabol objected to the rezoning and stated he agreed with the previous statements which had been made in opposition to the petition. Ms. Dianne Scott of Chalmers Court described problems which had occurred in her former community in California as a result of industrial development. She expressed concern that such problems, which included noise, truck traffic and creation of congregation places for young people, would occur if the proposed project is developed. Mr. Joe Shambo, Southern Land Equities developer, stated in his opinion the recent changes made by the petitioner maintained the residential integrity of Weddington Road. Therefore, he stated he had no objections with the proposed development as currently proposed. He did state the proposed Western By-Pass is critical for the area. Mr. Riley Scott of Chalmers Court objected to the petition, stating it should go back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. He asked those present who opposed the rezoning to stand in oppositioh to the petition. A majority of the audience stood at that time. Mr. Buck Wicklund of Braeburn Lane complained that there were no visual barriers in the area that would separate the industrial area from the residential area. Mr. David Harton of Rathlin Lane expressed concern regarding the environmental impact to the area along Coddle Creek.