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The Board sought further clarification on the availability of concurrency and eventual rejection of the application as well as the appeal process. Confirmation was also sought on whether it was put on hold or rejected. Administrator Baird said it was put on hold. rd Spencer Simmons , Simmons Homes, 118 43 Avenue, joined the discussion. He questioned the Board on the provisions of LDR 910.05 regarding the administration of concurrency; did not understand the actions taken by staff; and, felt that the rules were made to fit people staff wanted to work with. Administrator Baird acknowledged Mr. Simmons’ frustration but supported staff’s handling of the matter under the rules at the time. Director Keating vouched that the actions were appropriate. Further discussion encompassed the importance of informing the Commission beforehand, of foreseeable problems and whether the decision to put on hold or in denial status was done in accordance with our Ordinance. Mr. Robert Shelley of Shelby Homes related his work with the County, which began over two years ago. He reminded the Board of significant contributions Shelby Homes has th made to the County through major road improvements (turn lanes to 27), intersecting roads in the community, and donation of about $3 million worth of land for schools to be built. He, therefore, resented Mr. Paladin’s comments that they were out-of-towners coming in to use up all the capacity. He felt they should not be adversaries but should try to come together with a solution. He also provided a walk-through of his application from inception to present and felt they followed all the requirements and had done nothing wrong. Commissioner Davis did not want to blame anyone but felt we needed to look at changing certain provisions regarding denying an application or putting it on hold. Mr. Shelley defended the reason his application was put on hold. JANUARY 17, 2006 16