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County Attorney Collins briefed the Board that Mr. Legwen would not be exempt <br />from requiring a permit. <br />Mr. Akins reminded the Board that the problem with staff issuing the permit is <br />whether the structure could even be brought into compliance with the building code requirements. <br />Chairman Wheeler showed concern about Mr. Legwen's situation and informed the <br />Board that he did not want anyone put out of business because of a natural disaster or the lack of <br />resources to do it as fast as a large business would. <br />Commissioner Davis commented that Code Enforcement had reviewed this, they <br />recommended the structures be demolished, bids for demolishment were obtained, and out of <br />integrity for the system he did not see closure to the situation. He wanted to know if and when Mr. <br />Legwen would be in compliance. Mr. Legwen responded that he was making every effort to <br />achieve compliance. <br />Discussion ensued as to whether Mr. Legwen would require a building permit, if he <br />would be able to obtain one, and what the property would be used for. <br />Chairman Wheeler wanted to table the decision until March. Commissioner Davis <br />told Mr. Legwen that he needed to decide if he was going to open his business to the public, and if <br />so, he would need to comply with the Building Codes. <br />Commissioner Flescher asked Mr. Legwen if he had applied for or received <br />financial assistance and he replied that after the storm he went to SBA and FEMA to request <br />financial assistance but they informed him that because the property was agriculturally zoned, he <br />February 20, 2007 33 <br />