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neighborhood node every mile or so and, consequently, a market glut of more commercial than needed. Commissioner Lyons felt an additional reason for such a study is to avoid having a curb cut every 50' or so along U.S.1. Community Development Director King commented that it is the intent to encourage flexibility in the nodal concept and also try to provide a mechanism whereby the total acreage allocated to a particular node would not be allocated within the first month of the zoning process, leaving nothing available for others who might wish to utilize their property commercially. -Mr. King felt a market study would place a burden both on the developer and the staff who would have to review the study. His suggestion was establishment of some policy in regard to'rezonings that have been approved but where no construction is completed within a certain period, requiring that such property periodically be brought back for re-evaluation; this would give the Board the option of putting commercial acreage that is not being utilized back into the market. Considerable discussion followed on Mr. Koehler's comment that requiring proof of a market need could be considered a restriction of free enterprise. Commissioner Bird did not feel we should be concerned in judging whether a business will succeed or fail and wished to know what the Planning Department would require of a developer to prove there is a need in a certain area for a convenience store, for instance. Mr. King stated that no criteria has been established as yet, but they basically would be looking at the things that are considered in the rezoning process, i.e., surround- ing uses - streets - availability of water and sewer, etc. Commissioner Wodtke felt making a determination of areas that are adequate for commercial use is one thing, but 23 AUG 101982 50 �Aa 896