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Mr. Hearndon came before the Board and stated that at the July 13th meeting he was almost led to believe he would be able to open a western wear store; at the July 25th meeting, his wife was given information in regard to submitting a site plan; and he just now has learned that since the transition period has expired, he cannot do that. Mr. Hearndon informed the Board of his long family history in this area, his business problems since the freeze killed his plants, his desire to try to build a new business and give the people in the area something they need, and stated that he felt what is happening in unAmerican. Planning Manager Challacombe explained that Mr. Hearndon's principal wish was thought to be a feed store, which would be permitted under Agricultural zoning as an agriculturally oriented business, and it was, therefore, suggested that he rezone to agricultural. Now, however, it appears that he is talking about selling western wear, which is obviously a commercial use and would require that a neighborhood node be developed. Staff's position, based on the unpaved road and family structures, is that a neighborhood node is unfeasible at this time. There is an ample supply of commercial land in the City of Fellsmere and by establishing a neighborhood node, we would be competing with the tax base of the city. Staff feels this neighbor- hood simply is not ready for commercial use at this time. Commissioner Fletcher asked if staff is making a decision about the market for western pants and -shirts, and Mr. Challacombe stated that what staff is looking at is the commercial zoning, which really does not fit this area at this time. Considerable argument ensued as to what is included in agriculturally oriented uses, and Zoning Director Walker emphasized that the primary use must be agriculturally oriented; feed is agriculturally oriented and so are 17 AUG 101982 oK , f, z 0A q.