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r JUL 2 0 1983 c 54 ma 38 Richard P. Bogosian, attorney, addressed the Board, and stated he was representing the owner of the property, Mr. Jack Dritenbas, as trustee and attorney. He explained that Jack Dritenbas has been a builder in this County over the past 25 years and became disenchanted with the supplies that he had been receiving in the course of his building and decided that he could build a better product. He, therefore, began to look around for a parcel of industrial zoned land and located 5 acres up in Gifford that is presently owned by Marshall Barnes, on which he signed a contract to purchase the land contingent on it being rezoned from residential to industrial. On May 26, 1983, the Planning & Zoning Commission denied their request for rezoning. Prior to the Public Hearing, they felt that it was an ideal location and had received favorable opinion from the Planning & Zoning Commission. However, they had met considerable opposition to the rezoning at the public hearing. He explained that Mr. Dritenbas is presently on vacation, and had given him instructions that to withdraw the rezoning appeal if any opposition was raised at this meeting. ki Chairman Bird arrived at 9:15 o'clock A.M. and took over the meeting. Chairman Bird opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Mr. Clyde Morgan, 4950 23rd Court, came forward and addressed the Board. He stated he has been a County resident for about 39 years and that his home adjoins the property belonging to Mr. Barnes that is being considered for rezoning. He confirmed that Mr. Dritenbas explained that he is going to build a truss plant and intended to employ some people from the community and he thought that would be a good idea. However, he felt that once you start rezoning the property, it will keep on going. He would